Australian Social Enterprises

Lia Pootah Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Tasmania. The provided information from the ORIC public register does not detail its specific activities, programs, or social impact.

Mara Melaythenner Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in Tasmania. While its registration status is confirmed, the provided public register details do not offer information about its specific activities, programs, or social impact.

Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana (Heart of Country) Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Tasmania. While its specific activities are not detailed in the provided information, its name suggests a focus on Indigenous community and cultural connection to land.

Noiheener Community Aboriginal Corporation (NCAC) is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) in Tasmania. The provided public register details confirm its legal status but do not offer information about its specific activities, programs, or social impact.

The North-West Tasmania Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). Based in North-West Tasmania, the provided public register information does not detail its specific activities or social impact.

Bluegum specialises in broadacre grounds maintenance for industrial and commercial customers. Bluegum carries out a range of jobs including slasher mowing, brushcutting and tree planting. Bluegum is a certified social enterprise. We have over 20 years of experience providing reliable and high-quality services with an impeccable safety record and fantastic crew of supported employees. Our customers compliment us on our professionalism, safety and communication. Our supported employees tell us that working at Bluegum is like being part of a family and that it is everything they want in both a workplace and a job. Our supported employees earn awards-based wages and contribute to the running and safety of Bluegum grounds maintenance. We provide them with uniforms and social activities and offer to support them to try employment in other social enterprises or open employment.

OAK Tasmania operates businesses on five sites in Southern Tasmania that focus on providing meaningful employment to people with disability as well as producing quality products and services. . . These businesses range from horticulture to timber manufacturing, recycling, mail services and sewing. . . OAK has been recognised as an Employer of Choice in recognition that we offer 'a great place to work.' We provide personalised training and support that builds skills and confidence in the work place. As a Registered Training Organisation we offer a range of accredited courses. Employees are encouraged to undertake ongoing training and develop to their full potential.. . Our businesses have a strong sense of community, providing a network of friendships and a sense of belonging. Work is both fun and fulfilling. Employees have a sense of shared purpose in the knowledge that they are producing products and services that are needed and valued by the community.

Parrdarrama Pungenna Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led entity registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations in Tasmania. The specific activities or programs of this corporation are not detailed in the provided information, making its direct social impact beyond being an Indigenous-led entity not discernible. It aims to serve the Indigenous community in Tasmania.

Pulawini Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Tasmania, although its specific activities and social impact are not publicly disclosed. It is likely focused on supporting the local Indigenous community. Further information is needed to determine its exact objectives and outcomes.

Self Help Workplace employs 43 adults with a disability. The team work across five commercial business units:Prime Timber Production: manufacture of pine and hardwood products, including pallets, survey pegs, garden stakes, bins and boxes; docking, custom products for the wine and berry industryMerit Commercial Solutions: pick & pack, product assembly, mail outs, print finishing, security shredding, industry cleaning ragsEncore Clothing: second-hand clothing boutiquePlenty Catering & Hire: corporate catering, bus and room hireSpruce Grounds Maintenance: domestic, commercial and industrial yard work We provide high quality products services at competitive prices delivered in full and on time. We provide meaningful and productive employment so people with disability can enjoy independent lives. Their families appreciate that our team is valued and respected.

Six Rivers Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Tasmania. As an Aboriginal Corporation, it is established to represent and serve the interests of Indigenous communities. However, specific details about its operational activities or social programs are not available from the provided public register information.

The South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Tasmania and also a registered charity. This administrative record does not detail its specific programs or services, but indicates its focus on serving the Aboriginal community in South East Tasmania.

St Vincent Industries has been operating as a Social Business since 1972, providing employment, training and support for people with a disability. We are the leading manufacturer and supplier of cleaning cloths and recycled rags in southern Tasmania, with a varied customer base supplying over 600 clients across Tasmania. Our site in North Hobart employees more than 35 people to produce quality rag products to customers across Tasmania, offering paid employment and nationally recognised training to people with a disability, in an environment that provides the support they need to reach their full potential in the workplace.

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) and the ACNC. The provided information does not detail its specific activities or social impact.

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Health Service Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to providing health services to the Aboriginal community in Tasmania. Its primary social impact is to improve health outcomes, address health disparities, and enhance the overall well-being of Indigenous people in the region.

Tastex Knitwear produces high quality School, Corporate and fashion knitwear and embroidered items. We also manufacture knitted "Envirowoolly" native animal toys made from recycled woollen off-cuts. Tastex Knitwear produces quality Tasmanian Knitwear & Embroidery which is marketed mainly in the school, corporate & Government Sectors. Tastex contributes to the Tasmanian economy, marketing our knitwear both throughout Tasmania and interstate. Tastex provides employment for 27 Tasmanians, 18 of our employees have an intellectual disability. Tastex provides ongoing training, employment and support for our Supported Employees. We provide recognised traineeships and in-house training in Textile Production which improves skills and future employment opportunities. Tastex also provides training in Life Skills which enables our Supported Employees to work towards living independently within the community.

We create meaningful employment for people with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds through the operation of the ‘for purpose’ commercial laundries, delivering high quality, professional laundry and linen services to Tasmanian businesses. The benefits of gainful employment for people with disabilities and disadvantage extend throughout the wider community. Blueline Laundry betters community in which we live and work by provide stable, long term employment to our vulnerable workforce. Greater independence, social activities, and community involvement are just some of the benefits that working at Blueline provides. Our Supported Employment Program enables our team members with disability to access real work in a real work location. Supported workers are involved in all areas of the laundry. Staff members also work alongside supported employees in each area to ensure support is offered throughout the working day. Blueline Laundry is committed to empowering all staff to achieve their full potential. We provide full training with the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications.

The Good Car Company is a Tasmanian certified social enterprise that provides affordable electric vehicles (EVs) to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport in Australia. They offer EV marketplace services, novate leasing, and community bulk-buy programs, with 50% of profits dedicated to climate action and planetary benefit.

The History Including the Genealogies of the First Peoples in Tasmania Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Tasmania. Its name suggests a focus on preserving and documenting the history and genealogies of the First Peoples of Tasmania. However, the provided public register details do not offer specific information about its programs or social impact.