Australian Social Enterprises

Great coffee brought to you and your guests. Coffee carts, mobile bar, activations and long term in-house barista services. Great quality and excellent service. Co-Ground. Make a scene. Make an impact. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products, Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include People in developing countries. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Social impact and engagement consultancy helping organisations design, invest in and measure community outcomes.

Specialising in the delivery of large-scale public infrastructure, we have successfully delivered streetscapes, pathways, commercial parks and gardens, sporting and educational facilities throughout Queensland and NSW. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Bearded Dragon Gallery provides a quality retail Art Gallery that contributes positively to the economic independence of people with disability. The business model uses a ‘social return on investment’ approach by assisting & investing in our social economy. 80% of the profit from each artwork sold goes directly back to the artist having a substantial economic impact on the artist’s livelihood whilst also promoting their career. Products and services include Marketing and Communications, Merchandise and Personal Products. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Sale Uniting Op Shop, formerly known as Kilmany Op Shop, has called Gippsland home for more than 35 years. With a solid reputation as Gippsland’s “home of pre-loved furniture”, the Sale Uniting Op Shop is a must-see for locals and visitors alike.

Uniting Vic.Tas is a community services organization affiliated with the Uniting Church in Australia, providing essential support services to vulnerable individuals, families, and communities across Victoria and Tasmania. They deliver programs in areas including alcohol and other drugs, home care, community support, and family services, with a strong commitment to reconciliation and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and LGBTQIA+ communities. Their work focuses on improving wellbeing and building stronger communities through accessible, person-centered services.

With over 15 years’ experience, GAME is a leading, certified social enterprise. Providing Traffic Management & Planning, Equipment Hire, Temporary Fencing and Grounds Maintenance services across regional Victoria and Southern NSW. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Horticulture & arboriculture, Parking & Traffic Services & Equipment. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Provide education and employment opportunities for people living with disability or disadvantage.

The Welcome Table, by House of Welcome, is a work-integrated social enterprise that supports people seeking asylum and refugees to build skills, confidence and community connections while helping break down the barriers that limit their employment opportunities. Supported by the wraparound support services of House of Welcome, we create impact in three ways: 1) Delivering vibrant, multicultural catering from the heart of Western Sydney. People seeking asylum and refugees gain essential commercial cookery, food safety and workplace skills as trainees in our six-month program. In our kitchen, they build confidence and share their culinary heritage while creating fresh, generous food with professionalism and pride 2) Nutritious, culturally appropriate food for people experiencing food insecurity. Funded by partners and donors, these meals nourish individuals and families in our local communities. They offer comfort, dignity and connection, while demonstrating the contribution people seeking asylum and refugees can make to our society and 3) Shared cooking, cultural food experiences and volunteering. These food-based experiences bring people together around a shared table while supporting people seeking asylum and refugees to build confidence, practise communication and share their culture, forming meaningful connections within their local communities.

Founded in 2021 by Mel Greblo, Humans of Purpose and our not-for-profit Academy, is wholeheartedly committed to business as a force for good. Pairing her 20+ career in social impact and strategic communication expertise, Mel wanted to build a female-led business that catalysed opportunities for thriving, especially for women who face complex barriers to employment. We’ve listened to dozens of small and medium sized businesses, heard about your growing pains, know the problems out there with legacy and bro-led agencies. Not content with the status quo, our vision is to lead what we believe is the future - regenerative and restorative work with brands and humans similarly on purpose. We’re here to flip the script. On business. On marketing - bringing an ethical, respectful, and transparent approach to make digital and social media marketing as beautiful as the work our clients and community do.

We’re a force of digital hero doers armed with good strategy, latest tech and smiles to make your digital and social media marketing perform when you can’t find the time or talent. We also provide virtual assistance services to support optimal automation and streamlining of your business operations and administration. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Marketing and Communications. Primary beneficiaries include Other disadvantaged people. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Creative Plus Business provides education about entrepreneurialism for individuals and organisations working within the creative industries. We provide workshops, online training programs, resources and advisory services to help practitioners in the creative economy to improve their small business skills, financial literacy and business development models. The outcome is a marked improvement in best professional practice for freelancers, creative businesses and arts organisations. Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular industry. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Global Sisters exists to make business possible for all women. We support women who are challenged to participate economically but are deeply motivated to be self-employed. Global Sisters business development support is long-term and equips women to launch and grow their own businesses. Being self-employed enables women to ‘stand tall’, creating a ripple effect of change in their families and communities. Products and services include Training & Education Services, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

BCR Shoalhaven: Youth, Aged & Disability Services, Op Shop, Low-Cost Food Pantry, Emergency Relief, Lawn & Garden Services, Training Cafe. BCR supports communities through our Youth & Community Centre, Activities Hub, Youth Collective Pods Precinct and Bay & Basin 92.7FM Community Radio Station located in Sanctuary Point.

In response to Covid-19: Mates on the Move is providing office/IT equipment relocation services to companies who need to get staff set-up to work from home Mates on the Move is a social enterprise initiative of the Prisoners? Aid Association of NSW, created to facilitate education and employment opportunities for men and women exiting the justice system. Products and services include Transport, Freight & Logistics, Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include Prisoners and ex-offenders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Opportunity Shop — Opportunity shop

Opportunity Shop — Opportunity Shops Secondhand Goods Books, Furniture, Clothing, Shoes, Toys, Manchester, Bric-a-brac