Australian Social Enterprises

Westcare Incorporated is a Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) and a not-for-profit Social Enterprise, providing meaningful employment, high quality development opportunities, training and accommodation for people living with a disability. We have been carrying out our mission since 1947. Westcare is a registered NDIS service providerAs an ADE, Westcare provides a wide range of employment and training across our commercial businesses, these being: Westcare Print (Nedlands, WA)A commercial printing facility offering a full range of graphic materials from stickers to signage. We also provide a full end to end secure mail service, from processing, printing and delivery to receipt and sorting of physical mail. Westcare Box (Bassendan, WA)Westcare manufacture spare part boxes, pathology containers and storage products all made in Australia from fully recyclable materials. Westcare Foodpak (Bassendean, WA)Westcare decant large volume goods such as powders or granular products into small volume packaging for resale (think flour or spices). We offer either a standard or organic food processing environment, both being fully audited to the relevant Australian standards. Westcare Industrial Packaging (Bassendean, WA)Westcare provide a fulfilment service at any volume to assist getting your products to your customers. Our team are Pick and Pack specialists. Westcare also provide independent accommodation services at our Westcare Accommodation Services based in Shenton Park, WA. ISO9001:2015HACCP & Organic Certification Westcare maintains its support to people living with a disability through its independent commercial contracts. Revenue from our commercial enterprises are channelled back into the organisation to fund training, accommodation and work opportunities for people living with a disability. Westcare has over 200 employees in total of which approximately 84% are people living with a disability. Consequently Westcare is directly benefitting supported employees, their carers, families and loved ones.

The Western Australian Students Aboriginal Corporation (WASAC) supports Aboriginal students across Western Australia by providing scholarships, mentoring, and culturally relevant educational services. It aims to improve educational outcomes and cultural identity while fostering pathways to employment for Indigenous youth. WASAC also engages families and communities to strengthen broader support networks for students.

Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Ararat, operating as are-able, provides disability employment, training, education and recruitment services in Victoria's western region. The social enterprise connects people with disabilities to meaningful employment opportunities while supporting their personal development and community inclusion. Their comprehensive approach includes vocational training, job placement, and ongoing support services.

Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Ballarat is a social enterprise that provides disability employment, training, education, and recruitment services. The organisation aims to support people with disabilities in finding employment and achieving their career goals. By doing so, WDEA Ballarat contributes to a more inclusive and diverse workforce.

WDEA Works operates as a disability employment and social enterprise service provider in regional Victoria, offering training, education, and recruitment support to help people with disabilities find meaningful employment. The organization delivers NDIS services, youth programs, and wellbeing support while creating social impact through inclusive workforce participation.

Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Horsham is a social enterprise that provides disability employment, training, education, and recruitment services. The organisation aims to support people with disabilities in accessing employment opportunities and achieving their career goals. By doing so, WDEA Horsham contributes to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce.

Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Stawell operates as a disability-focused social enterprise providing employment services, training, and education support to people with disabilities in western Victoria. The organisation helps individuals gain skills, find employment, and achieve greater social inclusion through personalised programs and workplace support. Their services extend to families and carers through initiatives like Parent Pathways and wellbeing support.

Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Warracknabeal is a social enterprise that provides disability employment, training, education, and recruitment services. The organisation aims to support people with disabilities in accessing employment and education opportunities. By doing so, WDEA Warracknabeal contributes to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

Western Outstations Enterprise Development Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous business that fosters economic activity and enterprise development within remote Aboriginal outstations, promoting economic self-determination and creating opportunities for Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. The organisation aims to support the economic growth and development of these communities. By doing so, it helps to improve the overall well-being of Indigenous people in the region.

Wetenngerr Community Store Aboriginal Corporation operates a community store in a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory. This enterprise provides essential goods and services, aiming to improve community health through food access, create local employment opportunities, and support economic development within the community.

Whitelion is a Victorian social enterprise that supports disadvantaged and at-risk youth by providing mentorship programs and employment assistance to help them transition off the streets and into stable futures. The organisation focuses on pairing vulnerable young people with trained mentors who provide ongoing support, guidance, and practical help with securing their first job. Through these interventions, Whitelion aims to break cycles of disadvantage and empower youth to become productive community members.

Wik Warriors Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Queensland that supports the Wik people and broader Indigenous communities. Publicly available information does not detail specific programs or services, but the corporation is likely involved in community development and cultural initiatives.

Our mission is to provide meaningful paid employment, personal growth opportunities and other support services in a safe and happy environment for people living with disability. Our more than 40 Supported Employees are placed in work most suited to their physical and intellectual strengths and personal preferences. Willing & Able has a variety of successful businesses which continue to provide employment for its Supported Employees in the Port Macquarie Hastings Region. These being - Op Shop, Woodwork, Renovation & Recycling Warehouse, Coffee Bar and Commercial Laundry. We also provide recycling and assembly and packaging services. Willing and Able pride ourselves on our contribution to the community. Not only do we support adults living with disability, we work in partnership with various businesses and other community organisations to be as environmentally responsible and sustainable as possible. The Foundation is a vibrant and sustainable social enterprise, providing employment opportunities and support pathways for our friendly, willing, and able people.

Wimmera UnitingCare Ararat is a social enterprise that provides various services to support the community, although specific details about the organisation are not available. Uniting Vic.Tas offers a range of services including social impact consulting, early learning, and op shops. These services aim to deliver social value and support vulnerable populations.

Wimmera UnitingCare Horsham is a social enterprise that provides various services to support the community, although specific details are not available. The organisation is part of Uniting Vic.Tas, which offers a range of services including social impact consulting, early learning, and emergency relief. These services aim to deliver social value and support vulnerable populations.

Wimmera UnitingCare Stawell is a social enterprise that provides various services to support the community, including social impact consulting, early learning services, and emergency relief. The organisation aims to deliver social value by addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Through its services, Wimmera UnitingCare Stawell promotes social inclusion and well-being.

Windara's business lines are function centre, café, out catering, lawn and garden maintenance and electrical test and tagging. Windara contributes to our local community by providing lawn and garden maintenance services and nourishing meals to people for reasonable cost. Windara provides training and support to local people with disabilities that otherwise would not find employment in the commercial world.

Windarring is a people centred, community-based organisation committed to eliminating barriers to participation, inclusion and acceptance for people with disabilities in their local community. Our mission is to ensure the best outcomes for participants by providing high quality, responsive and personalised support for those with disabilities and with their families. Our disability enterprise locations: - Kyneton Copy Centre - 58 Mollison Street, Kyneton. - Kyneton Clothing Recycling + Kyneton Gardening Crew - 67 Baynton Street, Kyneton - Castlemaine Emporium (Second hand store) - 317 Barker Street, Castlemaine - Bendigo Clothing Recycling + Gardening Crew - 38 Rohs Road, East Bendigo. - Bendigo Emporium (Second hand store) - 1 Fir Street, Golden Square. Come and visit us today! Windarring operate a range of different disability enterprises across Castlemaine, Kyneton and Bendigo.We work in with the community by providing professional and friendly services across each location. Members of the community will always be greeted with a friendly face when visiting any of our enterprises and will always have a positive customer experience. We provide supported employees and their families the dignity of work and connection and contribution to the local community.Employment is important to every individual - by giving individuals a sense of purpose and identity, independence to earn their own income and build on their skills and professional development.

Windgap: Creating Opportunities The Windgap Foundation is a not for profit organisation, with a purpose built, fully functioning warehouse and in house café. Windgap provides meaningful supported employment to adults with intellectual disabilities. There are many roles and opportunities within Windgap’s Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE), catering and Growability gardening teams, providing each of our participants with a range of jobs and skills development. Windgap’s person centred approach provides quality programs and support to foster independence, empowerment, learning and development, enabling each individual to live life to the fullest.Windgap’s Supported Employment programs and services are coordinated by experienced professionals, who work alongside our teams of participants to help provide employment, training and quality production and service. Supported Employment opportunities include: > Growability – garden and lawn maintenance team > Warehouse – providing a range of commercial picking, packaging and assembly > Catering – the café and work experience catering team provide a range of food and beverages to the community > Laser Engraving – custom engraving and laser cutting on a range of surfaces and products, from trophies to cake toppers. Registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and not-for-profits Commission, the Windgap Foundation was formed by a group of parents 70 years ago to provide education to their children with intellectual disabilities who were denied schooling. Today, Windgap provides support over 200 families and opportunities to participants from 18 to 84 years, fulfilling a range of needs and goals in supported employment, residential group homes, learning and life skill programs, support coordination, and participation in community life. Windgap’s Mission:“To improve the quality of life of people with an intellectual disability by supporting them in reaching their full potential and raising community awareness as to their needs and aspirations” Windgap’s Values: Integrity – Caring – Empowering – Innovation – Independence Windgap has built many great relationships and partnerships within the community, which deliver unique opportunities for supported employees and their families to engage in social and economic inclusion. The Windgap Foundation is an established disability support organisation located in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney, which provides opportunities and a range of programs and services to support and empower adults with disabilities.

Wirliyajarrayi Pastoral Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation primarily involved in pastoral activities. It aims to create economic opportunities and employment for its Indigenous members and community through sustainable land management and livestock farming.

WISE is committed to creating socially inclusive, strong and financially sustainable social enterprises that provide commercially competitive services for customers but trade for the social benefit of their employees. We operate three not for profit social enterprises employing approximately 300 staff. Many of our team would not be given a chance in the open employment market.

Supported Employment program provides support and training to people with a disability, enabling integration to open employment or raising self-esteem by participation within the workforce. We offer flexible work hours and work variety, as well as providing the support you need to face the challenges of your disability. To be disabled does not mean you should be denied the opportunity of working or having the option of creating a stronger financial position for yourself and/or your family.

Wonderers Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Western Australia that aims to benefit Aboriginal peoples through culturally appropriate services, community programs, and initiatives that promote social inclusion and empowerment. The corporation focuses on delivering support that addresses the unique needs of Indigenous individuals, families, and communities, fostering greater wellbeing and opportunity across the region.

Wongutha Birni Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous‑run charity based in Western Australia that works to benefit its members and the broader Aboriginal community through cultural, social and economic development initiatives. By delivering programs that strengthen identity, increase participation and support wellbeing, the corporation aims to improve outcomes for Indigenous people in the region.

AXIS Employment, operated by CAEI, has been inspiring and empowering people through employment opportunities for over 30 years in Victoria. The organization focuses on fostering social inclusion and creating pathways to meaningful employment for participants while supporting local employers and communities.