Australian Social Enterprises

genU Karingal St Laurence is a social enterprise providing comprehensive support services for people with disabilities and seniors, alongside employment and training programs. They empower individuals to live full, independent lives, achieve meaningful careers, and access suitable housing, fostering greater community inclusion and wellbeing.

Ignite is an SSI social enterprise that enables individuals to learn, be mentored and connect, helping them to grow through the power of their own ideas. Ignite supports individuals with an idea for self-employment from new migrant, CALD, refugee, disability and First Nations communities. Our program places the client at the centre of the plan, and provides pathways to social support. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Work+Stay is a recruitment and settlement enterprise solely focused on Regional Australia. Providing jobseekers with access to employment opportunities and settlement services to build lives in regional Australian communities Creating pathways for jobseekers of diverse backgrounds Removing barriers to regional employment opportunities Supporting individuals and families to settle and prosper in regional communities, and the right long-term workforce for employers in the regions. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Human resource services & recruitment, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

JustWorks, an initiative of Jesuit Social Services, is a values based supported recruitment service. JustWorks is a registered social enterprise founded on over 15 years experience supporting diverse candidates to flourish in the workplace, through employment programs in a range of sectors, including utilities, infrastructure, finance and government services. JustWorks aims to support businesses by offering access to our talent pool of candidates from priority cohorts, and will refer candidates to organisations for specific roles, to meet social procurement initiatives, or to fulfil your diversity recruitment objectives.

The Men's Project is an initiative of Jesuit Social Services focused on gender justice, working with men and boys to build healthy relationships and prevent violence. The program aims to create positive change in communities by promoting gender equality and addressing harmful stereotypes.

Opportunity shop - Wombats Wardrobe raising funds for local youth to access training Volunteer program

Disability Employment Services (DES) program - assistance for people with a disability, medical condition and/or injury to gain open employment. Also offering specialist services to Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Employment Program - accredited and non-accredited training, work experience placement and employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians Employer support services - including disability awareness

The team in Wood Worx manufacture a variety of made to order pine & hardwood timber products for businesses, farmers, builders and residents. We specialise in pegs and stakes, pallets and crates, produce bins as well as made to order products. From ripping pine flitches to pointing and painting pegs, there is a task for all capabilities in this workshop. Products and services include Building products & materials, Community & Social Services, Furniture & Furnishings. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

AXIS Worx in Horsham is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) providing supported employment for people with disability who are unable to work in the open employment sector. Each of these business units produce unique products and services, and offer valuable employment and training opportunities to people with disability. Check out the range of these products and services below.

AXIS Employment is a social enterprise that inspires and empowers people through employment, fostering social inclusion and value. They have been delivering their services for over 30 years, supporting thousands of participants. Their mission is to promote inclusive employment and community engagement.

AXIS Employment is a social enterprise that inspires and empowers people through employment, fostering social inclusion and value. With over 30 years of experience, they support participants, employers, and local communities. Their mission is to promote inclusive employment and empower individuals.

AXIS Employment is a social enterprise that inspires and empowers people through employment, fostering social inclusion and value. With over 30 years of experience, they support participants, employers, and local communities. Their mission is to promote inclusive employment and empower individuals.

AXIS Worx is a social enterprise that inspires and empowers people through employment, fostering social inclusion and value. With over 30 years of experience, they support participants, employers, and local communities. Their mission is to promote inclusive employment and social enterprise.

Catering is available at The Plantroom Cafe. This is a social enterprise, focusing on assisting people with disability. This food & beverage business, operating in three locations, allows people... Read more

Youth Enterprises Australia provides employment opportunities for young people facing barriers to employment. Our unique six-month employment and training program will help young people to gain the confidence, skills and networks required to transition to longer term employment, whilst being provided with life and employability skills training, a respectful wage and wrap around supports from our dedicated youth workers. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Transport, Freight & Logistics, Human resource services & recruitment. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Grow Membership.

BGT is a not-for-profit organization established to provide training and employment services, specializing in addressing industry demand and skills shortages in the Grampians region. We provide Employment Services (apprenticeships/traineeships); RTO delivery (across a range of qualifications); Saver Plus financial literacy and matched savings program; Industry Skills training; and Community Services to support disadvantaged youth/long-term unemployed to engage in education and work readiness programs. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Human resource services & recruitment, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified (Grace Period). Membership: Connections Membership.

Employment- generating- creates employment and training opportunities for marginalised people