Australian Social Enterprises

We don't employ people to brew coffee. We brew coffee to employ people. Nundah Co-op has grown into several thriving social enterprises including: Espresso Train Cafe & Catering The Good Food Project Parks, Landscaping and Gardening Crews Youth Co-op Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Horticulture & arboriculture, Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Nyanggan Gapi and The Link Cafe (by Nyanggan Gapi) are not for profit cafes situated in Coffs Harbour. We offer good quality service, coffee and food while supporting training and employment outcomes for local young Aboriginal people. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

With over 30 years of experience, OC Connections Enterprises (OCCE) is renowned for delivering on quality, timelines and value across our speciality packing, customised Administration services and eco-friendly mobile fleet cleaning enterprises. Our 2000m2 multi-purpose Oakleigh South premises, combined with over 115 experienced and flexible staff enables us to deliver projects both big and small. Products and services include Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Fleet servicing & accessories. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

With 30+ years experience, OC Connections Enterprises (OCCE) provides 118,000 hours of meaningful employment to people with a disability annually. Working with industry experts, OCCE has developed Australia’s first locally manufactured Eco T-Top Bollard made from recycled bollards and locally sourced recycled plastics. This circular economy product will divert waste from landfill, create meaningful employment opportunities and stimulate local manufacturing. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Parking & Traffic Services & Equipment, Renewable Energy. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

With over 30 years of experience, OC Connections Enterprises (OCCE) is renowned for delivering on quality, timelines and value across our speciality packing, customised administration services, eco products for the construction industry and eco-friendly mobile fleet cleaning enterprises. Our 2000m2 multi-purpose Oakleigh South premises, combined with over 115 experienced and flexible staff enables us to deliver projects both big and small. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Industrial Production & manufacture, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The Old Beechworth Gaol operates as a social enterprise offering historical tours, a cafe, and e-bike hire. It aims to preserve and share the history of this significant heritage site while contributing to local tourism and providing employment opportunities within the community.

"To empower people of all cultures, abilities & diverse backgrounds to forge community connections through inclusive football." Products and services include Sport & Rec Equipment & Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We create innovative animations, films, technical services and immersive event installations. Our diverse and talented team have a range of skills in digital arts and technology and are all based in regional Victoria. We also educate and develop our local talent so that young and emerging digital artists are involved in all our projects Products and services include Advertising & media, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We work together schools and national organisations to design and implement innovative anti-racism solutions. We've worked with influential people and organisations such as Malcolm Turnbull, Guy Kawasaki, Seth Godin, Mark Bouris, Janine Allis, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association. Products and services include Training & Education Services, Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Other. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Since 2012, we have been building resilient values-based food systems. Our products: the Open Food Network software platform for transparent, short food supply chains and the Discover Regenerative portal for connecting B2B buyers with regenerative producers. Our projects and services: open-access resources, research projects, plus customised tech solutions to support local food system transformation, improved food security and regenerative farming practices. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Engineer, Research, Tech services, Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include A particular industry. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

All the funds our food truck makes selling take away Mediterranean cuisine such as souvlakia and mousaka, goes straight to our charity Our Daily Bread. We supply over 400 households a week with free groceries and home cooked meals from our weekly community dinners. The food is targeted for: all in need, the indigenous, refugees, migrants and other marginalised communities. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products, Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Our Kitchen SE is a workforce development social enterprise providing work experience and training to long term unemployed job seekers. Our facilities include a commercial kitchen and function space for 150 people, where we provide healthy and quality catering for community members and local organisations who hire the facility. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include Long Term Unemployed People. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We teach public high schools how to build accountable, sustainable alumni programs that inspire their students. We bring alumni back to school as relatable role models to: • bring today's industry experience into classrooms • provide study and career pathway advice • enrich the curriculum and broaden student horizons • provide work experience, scholarships and other philanthropic support to students Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

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

Own Words is a skill matching recruitment platform that supports employer to match their skills needs with the supply of the candidates. This is done by an innovative tool called a Skill Description Index. Our social purpose is to help marginalised people to gain work by being guided by using the SDI to showcase their skills using workplace photos and a voice over. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Human resource services & recruitment, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Long Term Unemployed People. 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 & Garden Centre is an award winning production and retail nursery. With origins in native and indigenous plant production, Park Lane has developed over the years into the largest tubestock production nursery in the north-east region, as well has having a highly regarded and thriving 7 day retail presence in Wangaratta. Products and services include Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

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.

We offer social enterprise catering provided by asylum seekers and refugee chefs: beautiful food, from their countries of origin, made with love and hope for a better life. And the love is evident in the quality of the food our team make - we may even be the only only social enterprise catering project that's won both a Humanitarian Award and a Good Food Guide Award. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.