Australian Social Enterprises

Renew Design (also trading as Re:New Design) is a Queensland-based interior design studio specializing in workplace, retail and hospitality design. As a certified Social Trader, they provide architecture, planning, design, and furniture services with a focus on environmental sustainability as their primary social beneficiary.

Renew Australia is a national social enterprise designed to catalyse community renewal, economic development, the arts and creative industries across Australia. We work with communities and property owners to take vacant shops, offices, commercial and public buildings and make them available for short-term use by artists, creative projects, and community initiatives. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Real Estate & property Services. Primary beneficiaries include Other. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

ReNew Property Maintenance is a Western Australian social enterprise that provides commercial property maintenance services (including horticulture, building trades, and repairs) while creating employment pathways for at-risk young people. The organisation trains and employs marginalised youth, offering them hands-on work experience and skills development in the property services industry.

Resilient Ready is a social enterprise that provides strategic advice, executive coaching, and training to businesses, governments, and communities to enhance their disaster preparedness and resilience. They specialize in disaster risk reduction, reputation/crisis management, and social capital solutions. Their goal is to help organizations thrive before, during, and after disasters.

Resource Recovery Australia is a national social enterprise focused on waste management, diverting waste from landfill through reuse and recycling. They create employment opportunities and provide training for people experiencing barriers to work, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, while also engaging and connecting local communities.

We sell a grassroot, community-led program and membership to local governments including strategic behaviour change initiatives to support local cafes reduce their waste to landfill, implement reusables and save operational costs. Products and services include Training & Education Services, Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include Environmental Sustainability. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Products and services include Building products & materials, Furniture & Furnishings, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include People experiencing & at risk of homelessness. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

re:think dyslexia was born a purpose-driven, award-winning, neurodivergent women-lead social enterprise here to create inclusive environments that enable adults with dyslexia to live healthier, happier and more connected lives. Our mission is to help the world to better understand, value and support those with dyslexia and other neurodivergences. Products and services include Healthcare Services, Human resource services & recruitment, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certification Expired. Membership: Connections Membership.

Ripple Learning is a social enterprise providing best practice training and development solutions across Australia, including workshops in conflict management, wellbeing, and performance. The organisation creates a positive ripple effect by directing all profits to youth mental health charities, supporting families, children and students.

Roxx Industrial is helping Women enter Commercial Construction by supporting, educating and empowering. Roxx Industrial solely helps Women make the change from gendered female jobs into rewarding Commercial Construction. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

RREPP is a Social Traders certified social enterprise in NSW that produces ethically sourced Match quality sports balls for schools and sporting clubs, along with Organic Fairtrade cotton uniforms and merchandise for schools and corporate clients. As a People + Planet First verified business, they prioritise fair wages for workers in developing countries and environmental sustainability through organic materials and carbon offset initiatives.

Community Bank Southern Peninsula operates three branches: Rye, Rosebud, and Dromana, as well as lending hub in Rosebud. These branches are operated with the support of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank to deliver banking services under a franchise arrangement. As a community bank, our business model is driven by a purpose: to benefit the community that supports us. Our profits are reinvested directly into the community. Products and services include Financial and Insurance Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

In response to COVID-19, Safety Pro Australia can supply large quantities of hand sanitiser, face masks and protective eye wear. Safety Pro Australia provides its clients with Personal Protective Equipment (Glasses, Gloves, Safety Boots etc), High Vis Civil / Rail / Construction Apparel. Flexible solutions specific to clients' needs - just ask us! Safety Pro Australia is committed to supporting charities, social enterprises and non-for-profits that have a clear objective to assist those in need, disadvantage or despair. Products and services include Clothing & Safety Equipment. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

SAGE Catering (Minda's Catering Service) is a South Australian social enterprise providing catering and hospitality services while creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Supported employees receive job-specific training and assist with meal preparation at the INC Cafe and various catering contracts.

SAGE Cleaning is a social enterprise based in South Australia. Unfortunately, due to the lack of available information, the exact nature of their services and social impact is unclear. They may provide cleaning services with a social mission.

Envirocare specialises in domestic and commercial grounds and garden maintenance and experienced in infrastructure projects, servicing a range of clients from residential and small business through to large companies and corporates. The Envirocare team has the resources to tailor services from small requirements to larger infrastructure projects. Based in SA, we welcome the chance to speak with you and discuss your next project Products and services include Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

INC Cafe is an inclusive cafe located in North Brighton, SA, that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities while serving accessible food and beverages. As a Minda social enterprise, it reinvests profits into supporting people with disability, creating meaningful employment and promoting social inclusion.

Saltwater People is an Indigenous-owned creative agency based in Queensland's tropical north, delivering strategic design communications and cross-cultural engagement services. Founded in 2018, they connect artists and creatives with organisations seeking meaningful impact, creating diverse teams that deliver shared value for First Nations communities.

Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Sandgate Enterprise for Economic Development (SEED) is a Queensland-based social enterprise offering property maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, and minor construction services. Its primary social impact is creating employment opportunities for long-term unemployed individuals, fostering economic development and social inclusion.

Sans Prejudice Solutions is a female-founded Western Australian consultancy specialising in diversity, equity, and inclusion management. They provide business strategy, policy development, work design, leadership and education services focused on psychological safety and inclusive design. Their mission is to transform workplace cultures so that specialised DEI support becomes unnecessary.

Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Scope Contract Services is a division of Scope (Aust) Ltd, one of Australia's largest disability service providers. Based in Victoria, it provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities through cleaning and grounds maintenance services delivered to various organisations.

Shapes and Sounds is a social enterprise that works to destigmatise mental health for Asian communities. We offer various mental health programs and resources to the broad and diverse Asian community in Australia. We also provide cultural-competency trainings and consultation as well as professional development services to mental health practitioners and organisations of all cultural identities. Products and services include Healthcare Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Other. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.