Australian Social Enterprises

Tulgeen is the leading disability services provider in the Bega Valley Shire and surrounds offering a comprehensive range of service and supports for all participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Who We Are: Tulgeen Disability Services is not-for-profit and community-based, providing flexible, quality support for individuals with disability, their families, advocates, and carers. Our Core Purpose is to: Create opportunity and choice for people with disability to participate in communities, realise their potential, and lead full, abundant lives. Our Core Values are: Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Pride and Respect Tulgeen operates 1 social and disability enterprise - Riverside Nursery. Our accredited Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE's) offer supported employment and vocational training for people with disability. Managed by Tulgeen, our enterprise offers a range of supported employment to empower people with disability in the workplace in learning, maintaining and expanding workplace skills.

Umoona Community Art Centre Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led organisation operating an art centre in South Australia. It focuses on supporting and promoting Aboriginal art and culture, likely providing a space for artists to create and showcase their work. This contributes to cultural preservation, community well-being, and economic opportunities for Indigenous artists.

Uniting Vic.Tas is the community services organisation of the Uniting Church, delivering services and programs across Victoria and Tasmania. We strive to make a difference for individuals, families and communities. Among the many programs and services we provide are two social enterprises - Tadpac Print and Fire & Clay. Tadpac is a registered Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) providing meaningful employment and a sense of community to people living with a disability. With more than 50 years of experience in the printing industry, we are Tasmania’s go-to business for quality printing. View our services at www.tadpac.com.au. Fire & Clay provides employment for more than 30 adults living with a disability in a supported environment. Based in Lilydale, Victoria, the team produces distinctive, functional and decorative pottery pieces, which are distributed and sold locally. Fire & Clay also offers a creative arts program, with flexible activities to suit all levels of ability. Any profit from our social enterprises is used to support the work Uniting Vic.Tas does in the community. We work alongside people: • Needing safe and secure housing• Who want to manage their mental health• Who want to gain control over their drug and alcohol use• Living with a disability, who want to gain employment and live independently.• Who want parenting support to keep their family safe, together and thriving.• Who are young and want support through counselling, mentoring and life skills to work towards their goals. We offer meaningful work and a sense of community to people living with a disability. This provides greater economic independence, social connection and improved confidence. We are proud that some people use our enterprises as a pathway to open employment, while others appreciate the security and stability and stay with us for their entire working life.

UnitingSA was established in 1919 and provides housing, aged care, community and disability services to support people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. More than 1000 employees and volunteers deliver high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds to realise UnitingSA's vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish. UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation all about respect, compassion and justice. With a long and proud history of building stronger communities, our can-do attitude is dedicated to supporting South Australians. Each year, we help over 10,000 people, including the elderly, youth, families, people facing mental health issues, those with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Through Wesley Social Enterprises (WSE), we offer socially responsible work opportunities to people who would otherwise face considerable barriers to participating in the workforce. WSE provides a safe and fully supported work environment that promotes independence through paid and meaningful employment. Our employees are supported in small operational teams with an experienced supervisor.

Urban Zenadth Kes Cultural Torres Strait Islander Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in NSW. Based on its name, it is likely involved in cultural activities related to Torres Strait Islanders, potentially serving urban communities.

Us Mob Writing Group Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation is an Indigenous business registered in the ACT. The provided ORIC public register extract contains only administrative details, such as its registration status and contact information. There is no information available regarding its specific activities, programs, or social impact.

he purpose of Valley Skills for Life is to help people with disability develop the skills they need to increase their independence and participate as valued and active members of the community with a person centred approach. Planners work with each individual to design a program of activities to achieve the individual’s goals.

Weve been part of the Tumut community for over half a century. In that time, it has been our privilege to give people the support they need to lead fuller lives, gain satisfying work, and show the world at large the true potential of their hearts, minds and bodies. Valmar supports people with disabilities to live and work in their own communities. This enables families and communities to remain connected, it enables real economic participation by people with disabilities, it enhances local employment for support staff and also enables unpaid carers / parents to have a life outside of their caring / support roles. Employees with disabilities are engaged in secure, well supported, meaningful and locally relevant employment that provide a range of vocational opportunities and career pathways. Being not-for-profit Valmar reinvests all proceeds from our Disability Enterprises back into these businesses to achieve improved pay and conditions, better work environments and more productive work processes and equipment.

Vivid is a local, not for profit disability service provider that offers supports to more than 200 adults living with disability in Echuca, Kerang, Swan Hill and Kyabram. Supports include day programs, supported accommodation, 1:1 individualised support, transport services, community access, and supported employment. Vivid carries a fifty plus year history of innovation, respect, hard work and community spirit, with more than 150 staff and 85 supported employees. Vivid understands that providing quality disability support services is about listening, understanding, and ultimately assisting people to achieve their goals. We are dedicated to providing tailored assistance based on our Participants' needs. We are Vivid are committed to creating a community where people of all abilities thrive.

The Walgett Cultural & Community Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation based in Walgett, NSW, dedicated to fostering and preserving Aboriginal culture. It aims to support the well-being of the local Indigenous community, strengthening cultural identity and improving welfare.

Wanarkula Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in the Northern Territory. The provided public register details are administrative and do not describe the organisation's specific activities, programs, or social impact.

Wandjarri Mali Media Arts and Language Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation focused on the preservation and promotion of Aboriginal culture. Its activities likely involve media arts and Indigenous language initiatives, aiming to empower its community through cultural expression and revitalisation.

Wangarang Industries is a not-for-profit Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE), providing jobs and training for people with a variety of disabilities throughout the Central West region of NSW. Established in 1952, Wangarang is essentially a commercial business that provides real work in a supported environment for more than 125 people with a disability, many of whom would otherwise be unable to work. Our supported employees undertake a diverse range of jobs from straightforward to quite complex in a range of work settings from factory based to mobile work crews. Wangarang offers a range of business and domestic services throughout Orange and the Central West, including: Gardening and lawn maintenance, textile production and repair, component assembly, document scanning, shredding, sewing and alterations, labelling, commercial cleaning, mailing and packaging. Wangarang provide services to a large and diverse customer base ranging from individuals and small sole proprietor businesses through to large multinational corporations. In addition, Wangarang also provides Life Choices and Active Ageing day programs. These programs aim to develop and maintain the participants’ ability to take part in community life, enhance independence, and provide ongoing learning, development and social interaction. Wangarang Industries is a not-for-profit Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE), providing jobs and training for people with disabilities throughout the Central West region of NSW. Wangarang offers a range of business and domestic services throughout Orange and the Central West, including: Gardening and lawn maintenance, textile production and repair, component assembly, document scanning, shredding, sewing and alterations, labelling, commercial cleaning, mailing and packaging. Wangarang also provides Life Choices and Active Ageing day programs. These programs aim to develop and maintain the participants’ ability to take part in community life, enhance independence, and provide ongoing learning, development and social interaction. Established in 1952, Wangarang is essentially a commercial business that provides real work in a supported environment for more than 125 people with a disability, many of whom would otherwise be unable to work. Wangarang not only provide jobs for people with disabilities, but also provide them with a sense of purpose and belonging in our community. Social interaction, friendship and comradery are all an important part of Wangarang.

Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre preserves, revitalises, and promotes Indigenous languages within the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The organisation strengthens cultural identity and facilitates intergenerational knowledge transfer for Aboriginal communities, helping maintain irreplaceable cultural heritage. Its work supports community wellbeing by maintaining connections to traditional knowledge and language.

Warakurna Artists Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation primarily focused on art, likely supporting Aboriginal artists from the Warakurna community. It aims to foster cultural expression and provide economic opportunities through artistic practice and sales.

Warida Wholistic Wellness is an Indigenous-owned social enterprise in South Australia providing culturally safe healing practices, including decolonised counselling, bush therapy, and equine-assisted therapy, alongside business coaching for First Nations entrepreneurs. The organisation empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and communities through reconnecting with Indigenous wisdom, cultural wellbeing, and economic empowerment.

Waringarri Arts Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Western Australia. Based on its name, it likely operates in the arts sector, potentially focusing on the promotion and support of Indigenous artistic practices, though specific activities and social impact are not detailed in the provided registration information.

Waringarri Media Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business registered in Western Australia. Based on its name, it likely operates within the media sector, though specific activities and social impact are not detailed in the provided administrative records.

Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous art centre based in Balgo, Western Australia. It supports Aboriginal artists in creating and selling their artwork, thereby preserving cultural heritage and generating economic opportunities for the community.

Warlpiri Media Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation and registered charity based in the Northern Territory. It operates in the media sector, serving the Warlpiri community through media production and dissemination. Its primary social impact involves cultural preservation and community development.

Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business and ACNC registered charity. Based on its name, it likely operates as an art centre, supporting Aboriginal artists and promoting their cultural heritage. Its work would contribute to cultural preservation and economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.

Warmun Art Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation operating in the arts sector. It likely supports Aboriginal artists and cultural practices, contributing to cultural preservation and economic opportunities within the Warmun community.

Warnayaka Art & Cultural Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation focused on art and culture. As an ACNC registered charity, it likely works to preserve and promote Aboriginal art and cultural practices, supporting Indigenous artists and their communities.

Wei'Num Arts and Crafts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation is an Indigenous organisation primarily focused on arts and crafts. While specific program details are not available from the provided data, its activities likely contribute to the cultural preservation and economic empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.