Australian Social Enterprises

Own Words is a research-led, skill-matching recruitment platform that helps job seekers create Digital Story Résumés using video, photos, and voice to showcase their real skills beyond traditional CVs. Its social purpose is to support marginalised and long-term unemployed individuals in gaining work by connecting them with employers seeking an inclusive and skills-based hiring process.

Formerly known as ‘Oxford Park Nursery,’ our Brisbane-based Wholesale Plant Nursery helps grow your clients’ gardens and your business while providing meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities. We stock, grow, source, and nurture an extensive range of plants, from ground covers and natives to rare and exotic plants – if we don’t have it, we’ll find it for you. Products and services include Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Pack Works services are available both on or off-site options, providing flexibility for businesses with a desire to use our services. The type of work we do includes: - letter collation, letter & envelope address matching - bar code printing for a range of products & deliveries - The full mail house fulfillment service including folding, sealing, labeling - repackaging and assembly Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Industrial Production & manufacture, Printing and Distribution Services. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified (Grace Period). Membership: Connections Membership.

Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We streamline business processes by providing top-tier warehousing and printing solutions across Australia. We handle everything to ensure a seamless end-to-end process for your business. Our expertise covers a range of service areas, including: • Warehousing and distribution • Production rework, assembling components, labelling and packaging • Document shredding • Labour hire • Commercial laundry • High quality digital printing solutions. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Printing and Distribution Services. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Pak Worx offers a variety of packing , sewing, mail management for businesses, government organisations & community groups. From shrink wrapping, product packaging and assembly, to manufacture of calico products and various types of documentary collation - no job is too big or small for our team. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Our company operates the Community Banks Bungendore, Braidwood & Crookwell Agency and offers award-winning financial products and services under the Bendigo Bank Franchise. We are committed to return most of our profits to our local communities. Products and services include Financial and Insurance Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Paradise Point Financial Services Pty Ltd offers access to award-winning financial products and services, while also returning profits to our local communities on the Gold Coast. Products and services include Financial and Insurance Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Park Lane Nursery is an award-winning production and retail garden centre in Wangaratta, VIC, offering a wide range of plants, garden supplies, and commercial grounds maintenance. As an Australian Disability Enterprise, it provides meaningful training, employment, and social inclusion opportunities for people with disabilities.

Primary beneficiaries include Other. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Nundah Community Enterprises Co-operative (NCEC or Nundah Co-op) was formed in 1998 to create sustainable employment and training opportunities for people with Mental Illness, Learning Difficulty or Intellectual Disability. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Parliament on King is a social enterprise in NSW that provides catering and hospitality services staffed by asylum seeker and refugee chefs, serving authentic dishes from their countries of origin. The organisation also operates 'The Soup of Human Kindness' program, providing free meals to homeless and vulnerable people while keeping their refugee culinary team employed. Their dual impact includes creating meaningful employment pathways for refugees while addressing food insecurity in the community.

Pathfinders NT is the first certified social enterprise in the Northern Territory, delivering place-based therapeutic mentoring and wellbeing services for at-risk and marginalised young people in Darwin and across the Territory. They provide adventure-based programs, youth activities, and pathways to employment and support, empowering young people to build resilience and reach their potential.

People Power Services is a multicultural social enterprise in Greater Brisbane that provides cleaning services, NDIS support, and community development programs. The organisation creates employment opportunities for refugees and migrants while delivering culturally appropriate disability support services.

People With Purpose is a consulting and leadership development company with global expertise in purpose-led organisations. We believe in making profit purposefully and help businesses to intentionally create economic value (profit) in ways that also create value for society (people) and the environment (planet). Our services include purpose & purpose-led strategy design, purposeful leadership development and coaching, and implementing purposeful practices. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Marketing and Communications, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include People in a particular vocation or profession. Social Traders status: Certified (Grace Period). Membership: Connections Membership.

Access Australia Group is a not-for-profit organisation that?s been supporting a range of people through targeted education, employment and community programs since 1992. We run 2 Social Enterprises PepperGreen Farm (including Employment Enterprises) and PepperGreen Farm Catering. At Access Australia Group, we specialise in supporting people with disability, mental health issues and youth. Products and services include Building products & materials, Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Business & Administrative Services, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

PepperGreen Farm Catering is a social enterprise of Access Australia Group Choose from our extensive range of quality catering options, which we?ll tailor to your specific requirements. We can cater for all dietary needs including dairy free, gluten free, vegan and diabetic. Contact us to discuss all our options. We also offer pickup and delivery five days a week in the Bendigo area. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Pine Rivers Community Finance Limited operates as a Community Bank in Samford, Queensland, providing full banking and insurance services to local families, businesses, and individuals. As a certified social enterprise, up to 100% of profits are reinvested back into the local community to support economic development and community initiatives.

Pixii is an Australian social enterprise providing eco-friendly, 100% organic tampons and pads, along with custom dispensers, to businesses, schools, and venues. Their core mission is to ensure free access to period products, promoting gender equality and preventing 'period panic' for menstruating individuals. They donate 50% of their profits to further social impact.

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

Plate it Forward Hospitality Group serves exciting and diverse catering packages that allow you to travel the globe and taste change at the same time. We provide multiple choices to accommodate your requirements and budget. Our experienced hospitality team excel in delivering premium dining experiences & unforgettable events. We donate one meal for every guest catered for. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include Long Term Unemployed People. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

PlateitForward Hospitality is revolutionising the concept of catering! We offer a multitude of catering choices and packages to accommodate your requirements & budget. Whether it's hosting an intimate event at home, feeding the team in the office or catering for your special event or function, our experienced hospitality team excel in delivering premium dining experiences & unforgettable events. Food is our catalyst for change! Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

PonyUp for Good is a Social Traders certified social enterprise that collects decommissioned technology from companies, securely data erases and refurbishes it for resale, with 50% of profits donated to SecondBite for food relief. The enterprise addresses e-waste environmental concerns while supporting food security for vulnerable Australians.

Possible Consulting is committed to connecting individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) and multicultural communities to meaningful employment opportunities and assisting businesses. Our services includes: Career Coaching, Drop-In Career Clinic, Workplace Culture Orientation Training, Diversity and Inclusion Training, and tailored NDIS Employability Skills Training. Products and services include Human resource services & recruitment. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certification Expired. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Professional Migrant Women (PMW) supports migrant women from non-English speaking backgrounds to overcome barriers in the Australian job market. Through mentorship, networking, and culturally sensitive professional development, PMW promotes social inclusion, career advancement, and leadership. Their strength-based approach empowers migrant women to reshape corporate and community perceptions, highlighting their valuable contributions to society. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.