Australian Social Enterprises

Caloola Vocational Services is located in Cessnock NSW and has been operating for the past 30 - 40 years. The service provides supported employment to individuals who have an intellectual disability in the areas of shop assistance and/or ground maintenance work. It has created a well- respected name in the Lower Hunter community for being reliable, flexible and thoughtful through its delivery of quality landscaping and grounds maintenance work and shop assistance services. The Caloola Crews and Management work together to make sure their commercial customers receive the highest quality results and that the people of Caloola continually learn and develop their life and work skills.

Campbelltown Ghost Sports & Culture Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation focused on promoting sports and cultural activities. Its likely social impact involves fostering community engagement, cultural preservation, and improving well-being for Aboriginal people in the Campbelltown area.

Cana Farm is a certified social enterprise in Sydney's Hawkesbury region that provides transitional employment, education, and community connection for people who have been severely disadvantaged or isolated from society, including prisoners and ex-offenders. The enterprise grows chemical-free produce and manufactures products such as candles, pantry items, and gift hampers, with proceeds supporting rehabilitation and reintegration into community life.

Our purpose is to foster sustainability by reducing landfill waste with our Return and Swap model for home fragrances and supporting domestic violence survivors and refugees through our UpCandle program. Products and services include Gifts or rewards, Merchandise and Personal Products. Primary beneficiaries include Environmental Sustainability. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Cangai Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in New South Wales. The public register page indicates its registration status, but specific details regarding its operations, programs, or social impact are not available due to an error in loading the corporation's extract.

Cangai Creek Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in NSW. The provided public register details administrative information, but specific operational activities or social impact programs are not detailed.

Canowindra Housing Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation dedicated to providing or managing housing services for the Aboriginal community. Its primary social impact is to improve housing outcomes and living conditions for Indigenous people in the Canowindra region.

Canowindra Tweed Byron Aged and Disabled Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation focused on providing support and services to aged and disabled Aboriginal people within the Canowindra and Tweed Byron regions of NSW. Its primary purpose, inferred from its name, is to enhance the well-being and care of these vulnerable community members.

Caringa was created by the community, for you. We support the experience and enjoyment of ‘A Complete Life’ with choice and independence, delivering services and support across the Clarence Valley and Coffs Coast areas. We are a community-focused charity organisation that delivers the person-centred and co-designed supports that you expect and deserve. Caringa Australia was created by the community, for you. We support the experience and enjoyment of ‘A Complete Life’ with choice and independence, delivering services and support across the Clarence Valley and Coffs Coast areas. We are a community-focused organisation that delivers the person-centred and co-designed supports that you expect and deserve. Caringa is proud to provide Australian made, quality products and services at cost effective rates Australia wide. Caringa pursues sustainability through our people, processes and business decisions to enhance the wellbeing of clients and our wider local community. Caringa Store provides opportunities for people with disability to gain specialist knowledge and skills within supported employment. Caringa promotes inclusion, takes action for effective change and partners with our community for social change so that our clients experience acceptance, empowerment and inclusion. The Caringa Store is proud to be open to the general public for all products and services and welcomes all queries, sales, purchases and questions from the wider Community at any time.

Carwoola Council of Elders Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW, likely serving as a representative body for Aboriginal elders in the Carwoola region. Its primary social impact would involve fostering cultural continuity, providing community guidance, and advocating for the interests of local Indigenous people.

CatholicCare’s Disability Service recognises your potential! We believe that everyone has the right to Learn, Work and Connect. Our Disability Services will give you that opportunity. If you’re looking for:- Social programs to make lasting friendships and explore your community,- Life skills development to live more independently,- Support to build skills for work and help to find the right job, or, - Assistance at home and in the community, including the best gardening and cleaning services. We are here to help. We know that your goals are as unique and individual as you are, so together we’ll design a plan that is just for you. Your team will champion and support you along the journey to achieve your goals. To find out more, contact our friendly team for an obligation free discussion.

CatholicCare Social Enterprise exists to create a positive impact through offering employment pathways for vulnerable people in our community. The program has three projects – a Commercial Cleaning service, a Café that also offers catering and a Community Housie. All initiatives aim to deliver sustainable and professional services, while employing individuals who live in the Hunter region. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

CDACC - Camden Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW. The provided information from the ORIC public register does not detail its specific activities or social impact, though its contact email suggests a potential focus on digital arts.

Central Coast Girls Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW. While its name suggests a focus on supporting Indigenous girls in the Central Coast region, the provided public register details do not specify its programs or social impact.

Challenge Community Services has provided innovative and people-focused services to the community for over 65 years. Our offering to regional and metropolitan communities includes Disability Services, Foster Care, Allied Health and supported employment for people with a disability as part of our range of Business Services.Challenge Community Services operates throughout regional and metropolitan New South Wales, and the greater Brisbane area in Queensland. Our organisation is built on a strong workforce of over 1000 people, including over 90 employees with disability. Challenge Community Services is a registered not-for-profit organisation that has been making a difference in the lives of people in our community for over sixty five years.Challenge support people with disability, children and vulnerable members of the community to have the same rights and entitlements as all community members. This includes lifestyle, community access, accommodation, vocational and employment support. Supporting our business means that you are giving a person with a disability meaningful employment opportunities within a supported employment environment.

Australia’s ONLY NDIS Accredited Electronics Manufacturer & Precision Product Assembly At our Hornsby based manufacturing center of excellence we provide state-of-the-art Mycronic Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Assembly Services while providing meaningful and rewarding employment for individuals with disabilities. Australian-Made since 1984, CNS has taken pride to expand its supported workforce which now accounts for over 60% of employees at CNS. The remainder includes engineers, technicians and production personnel who are highly skilled and have years of experience. Supported by a quality system accreditation to ISO9001 2015, we specialise in high quality printed circuit boards and product assembly services that provide value, responsive service, technical excellence, global component procurement and agility. CNS is a manufacturing company operating as an Australian Disability Enterprise. This allows CNS to provide employment opportunities to people with a disability that may find it troublesome to enter the mainstream workforce. The work done at CNS by the Supported Workers offers them a sense of community belonging, as they interact with others with similar disabilities to themselves, as well as staff member without a disability. CNS always strives and has prided itself on workplace integration, with everyone’s work just as important as anyone else’s in the organisation, working together to achieve our outcomes. The Supported Workers of CNS are heavily involved in the day to day manufacturing process, using the abilities they have and skills they have learnt to contribute high quality work that goes towards supporting Australia’s mining, transport, animal conservation, to name just a few industries. Their employment also allows them financial independence, a social platform to interact with friends and colleagues and the opportunity to learn new skills, giving the feeling we all perceive from what society deems a “normal” life.

Challenge is an ADE supporting people with disabilities. Activities include Welby garden centre nursery, garden maintenance service, secure document destruction, light manufacturing, letterbox deliveries. Registered as an NDIS Service Provider Challenge supports the community by engaging disadvantaged individuals in employment and training in variety of meaningful activities, including horticultural, garden maintenance, light manufacturing, packing, secure document destruction, and mail box distribution. By having a opportunities of activities employees are able to engage in activities that best suite their skills and abilities. This variety assist the employees to maximise their potential and productivity and creates a genuine job satisfaction for the individuals.