Australian Social Enterprises

Social Outcome Solutions is an advisory social enterprise providing specialised social and environmental impact services to major infrastructure projects and industry. They support clients with contractual policy compliance, sustainable procurement, and innovative supply chain strategies, aiming to embed social and environmental responsibility into large-scale developments.

Social Outcomes Security (SOS) is an ethical, employment focused security business. We pride ourselves on being Australia’s first certified and the most established social enterprise security business, operating within this space. Services include: • Security Guard (Static and Mobile Patrol) • CCTV Installation and Monitoring • Temp Fence Hire SOS are among the leading security service providers within the construction and infrastructure industry. Products and services include Building products & materials, Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Security Services & Equipment. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Social Planet transforms Australian neighbourhood houses, community centres, and youth services by streamlining administrative processes. Our all-in-one platform integrates event promotion, venue hire, finances, reporting, and client and volunteer management. Designed with community input since 2017, we free staff to focus on their mission, driving positive social change with comprehensive support and innovative features. Products and services include Marketing and Communications, Business & Administrative Services, Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Social Scaffolding is an agile, consulting firm based on four key principles: 1. Specialised not-for-profit consulting firm 2. Senior team operating in a hands-on capacity 3. Large consulting firm experience at realistic market rates 4. Deep commercial experience Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Marketing and Communications. Primary beneficiaries include A particular industry. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Orsum is a software development company based in Victoria that builds custom software, web applications, and mobile apps with a focus on innovative design solutions. While the website primarily describes commercial software development services, as a social enterprise they likely contribute to digital capability building and potentially provide technology solutions for social impact organisations.

Social Traders Testing is a certified social enterprise based in Victoria. Based on available information, this organization appears to operate within the social enterprise sector, likely supporting charitable or not-for-profit organisations through trading activities or services.

Cloud-based platform for monitoring and reporting on social procurement outcomes, to support contractors and subcontractors on major building, rail and infrastructure projects. Products and services include Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular industry. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Orsum is a Victorian software development company that builds custom software, web applications, and mobile apps with UX/UI design services. However, the website does not mention any social mission, community impact, or social enterprise characteristics, making it unclear what social impact this organisation has.

Soft Landing creates stable and meaningful jobs for people experiencing barriers to employment. We divert end-of-life mattresses and ensemble bases from landfill and recover recyclable materials. For every 35 mattresses that we collect and recycle, we create a job for someone who really needs one. A registered charity, we operate across 6 sites in NSW, ACT, WA and Victoria. Products and services include Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include Long Term Unemployed People. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Soil2Soul is a social enterprise run by LeaderLife that provides holistic long-term support for at-risk youth through vocational training in agriculture, landscaping, and lime product manufacturing. The program primarily supports Indigenous young people aged 15-25 in regional NSW, helping them develop work readiness skills and avoid involvement with the justice system.

Solutions2You is an Australian social enterprise offering strategic advice, financial literacy, and leadership coaching to empower business leaders, governments, young people, and marginalised communities, particularly women. They create sustainable impact by embedding social purpose practices, fostering community transformation, and bridging the gap between grassroots initiatives and policy.

Song Hotel & Song Kitchen operates a hotel, cafe, bar, and dining room in central Sydney. As a social enterprise, it leverages its hospitality operations to provide support and opportunities for marginalised women.

Souper is a social enterprise in Melbourne operating a kosher bistro and catering service. The organization provides meaningful employment for people facing barriers to employment while using profits to fund food security initiatives for vulnerable populations, including Holocaust survivors in the Jewish community.

Space Tank Studio is an award-winning business makerspace and incubator in Melbourne that supports emerging manufacturers and hardware startups. They provide facilities, prototyping technology, business mentoring, co-working spaces and training to help entrepreneurs develop physical products across sectors including medical devices, robotics, electric vehicles and furniture. The organisation focuses on advancing Australian manufacturing capability and creating future jobs in innovation.

Space2b offers Gift Hampers, Clothing and Safety Wear and Artwork. All products can be branded, and are ethically handmade in Australia. Space2b also offers team-building 'Cultural Experiences' for employees to immerse themselves in new worlds. We provide employment opportunities to over 200 Cultural & Linguistically Diverse migrants, refugees and asylum seekers annually, and deliver programs to connect and build networks. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment, Gifts or rewards, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified (Grace Period). Membership: Connections Membership.

Sparechair Cafe is a social enterprise providing learning and employment opportunities to young people living with disabilities or mental health issues. The organisation operates a cafe, kitchen garden program, and horticulture social enterprise to support its beneficiaries. By doing so, it addresses the challenges faced by young adults in pursuing further study and employment opportunities.

Specialisterne Australia is a social enterprise that creates neuroinclusive workplaces where individuals with autism and other neurodivergent conditions can thrive. They provide strategic advisory services, education, training, recruitment, and workplace support to organisations, partnering with businesses and government to recognise the value of neurodivergent talent in problem-solving, team building, and innovation.

An Australian owned, national business, supplying businesses with Fairtrade, ethically sourced kitchen consumables, Fairtrade Coffee Beans, Instant Coffee, Teas, Drinking Chocolate and Sugar. Also providing a circular approach to office coffee, automatic coffee machines, all-inclusive service, collection of coffee grounds for composting, carbon offset machines and recyclable and reusable packaging. We aim for Zero waste to landfill from our coffee services. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Food & Beverage Products, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include Environmental Sustainability. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

SSI Diversity Training is a certified social enterprise in NSW that provides diversity and inclusion training to help organizations build culturally responsive workforces. Through e-learning courses, interactive workshops, and customized training programs, they empower individuals and organizations to engage effectively with cultural diversity, achieving meaningful social impact in creating more inclusive societies.

SSI Legal is a certified social enterprise providing expert migration law services to businesses and individuals, including visa applications, labour agreements, and employer sponsorship. As part of the SSI Group, they deliver ethical, client-focused legal advice while supporting the social mission of assisting migrants, refugees, and vulnerable populations navigate Australia's immigration system.

We are a non-profit social enterprise of SSI with diverse employment services capabilities. Partnering with industry to tailor recruitment and retention solutions for diverse hiring while supporting Australia's most vulnerable cohorts to find and thrive in employment. Combined with our inhouse cultural competencies training, we support industry partners to turn diversity into a competitive advantage by fully harnessing the enormous potential diversity offers. Products and services include Human resource services & recruitment. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.