Australian Social Enterprises

ShareTree Inc. is a Victorian-based certified social enterprise that improves mental health, wellbeing and performance in organisational cultures through science-based training, technology solutions and assessments. They serve individuals, government, corporates, schools and community organisations, with a focus on supporting charitable and not-for-profit organisations.

She Maps is an Australian social enterprise that promotes STEM education in schools through innovative drone-based learning programs. They focus on increasing STEM skills and confidence among groups traditionally under-represented in the STEM workforce, particularly through teacher training, curriculum resources, and hands-on drone activities.

SHEforce is a female-led labour hire social enterprise dedicated to the construction industry. It creates career pathways and ensures job security for women, youth, and minorities, fostering equal and inclusive workplaces and empowering women in male-dominated fields.

SheForce Recruitment is a female-led social enterprise dedicated to creating equal and inclusive workplaces within the construction industry. It provides recruitment and human resource services to establish career pathways and job security for women, non-binary individuals, and minorities, empowering them to build sustainable careers.

Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

SisterWorks is a Victorian-based social enterprise that provides employment and training opportunities for new migrants and refugees through manufacturing, production, and hospitality services. The organisation offers flexible production solutions including assembling, picking and packing, screen printing, sewing, and catering services to government, commercial and private sectors. By creating meaningful work pathways, SisterWorks supports the economic empowerment and social inclusion of migrant and refugee communities.

We are a dedicated migration agency providing strategic immigration advice and visa application services to businesses and individuals in Australia and overseas. We enable companies to fill skill shortages and attract talent through tailored migration solutions (e.g sponsoring overseas professionals to work in Australia). We work across all industries, including construction, manufacturing, energy, technology, media & advertising, agriculture & food technology. Products and services include Legal Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Skillinvest is a Victorian-based social enterprise providing employment, education, and training services including apprenticeships, traineeships, and accredited vocational training. They serve disadvantaged job seekers while also supporting businesses with recruitment and training solutions. With over 35 years of experience, they connect individuals to employment pathways and provide skills development across multiple industries.

Soap Aid is a Victorian social enterprise that collects and recycles waste soap from businesses across Australia and New Zealand, reprocessing it into new hygienic bars for distribution to communities facing major hygiene challenges. The organisation has diverted over 380 tonnes of soap from landfill and distributed more than 3.8 million soap bars to vulnerable populations globally, while generating revenue through B2B hygiene products to fund their charitable activities.

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Social Engine Australia is a Victorian social enterprise that transforms the lives of vulnerable young people by providing practical employment experience, paid work opportunities and ongoing support in hospitality, warehousing and logistics sectors.

Social Enterprise Group is a certified social enterprise and DGR1 charity in Greater Geelong, Victoria that operates print services to create supported work placements for disadvantaged youth. Through their Youth Mentoring program, they offer six-month paid placements with wraparound support, helping young people overcome employment barriers and transition into lasting employment.

Social Foundry is an Australian social enterprise operating a cafe and catering company in Kyneton, VIC. It provides a training program for marginalised youth, focusing on work-skills, mentoring, and community inclusivity. Through its hospitality operations, it aims to foster community transformation and capacity building for young people in regional Australia.

Social Good Outpost is a women-led social enterprise working in communication design, impact measurement, and intercultural event curation. We help organisations communicate clearly and effectively, increase organisational capacity in impact measurement, and create social change. We are based in Melbourne and Canberra and work nationally. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Marketing and Communications. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Social Outcome Solutions is an advisory social enterprise providing specialised social and environmental impact services to major infrastructure projects and industry. They support clients with contractual policy compliance, sustainable procurement, and innovative supply chain strategies, aiming to embed social and environmental responsibility into large-scale developments.

Social Outcomes Security (SOS) is an ethical, employment focused security business. We pride ourselves on being Australia’s first certified and the most established social enterprise security business, operating within this space. Services include: • Security Guard (Static and Mobile Patrol) • CCTV Installation and Monitoring • Temp Fence Hire SOS are among the leading security service providers within the construction and infrastructure industry. Products and services include Building products & materials, Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Security Services & Equipment. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Social Planet transforms Australian neighbourhood houses, community centres, and youth services by streamlining administrative processes. Our all-in-one platform integrates event promotion, venue hire, finances, reporting, and client and volunteer management. Designed with community input since 2017, we free staff to focus on their mission, driving positive social change with comprehensive support and innovative features. Products and services include Marketing and Communications, Business & Administrative Services, Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Social Scaffolding is an agile, consulting firm based on four key principles: 1. Specialised not-for-profit consulting firm 2. Senior team operating in a hands-on capacity 3. Large consulting firm experience at realistic market rates 4. Deep commercial experience Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Marketing and Communications. Primary beneficiaries include A particular industry. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Orsum is a software development company based in Victoria that builds custom software, web applications, and mobile apps with a focus on innovative design solutions. While the website primarily describes commercial software development services, as a social enterprise they likely contribute to digital capability building and potentially provide technology solutions for social impact organisations.

Social Traders Testing is a certified social enterprise based in Victoria. Based on available information, this organization appears to operate within the social enterprise sector, likely supporting charitable or not-for-profit organisations through trading activities or services.

Cloud-based platform for monitoring and reporting on social procurement outcomes, to support contractors and subcontractors on major building, rail and infrastructure projects. Products and services include Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular industry. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Orsum is a Victorian software development company that builds custom software, web applications, and mobile apps with UX/UI design services. However, the website does not mention any social mission, community impact, or social enterprise characteristics, making it unclear what social impact this organisation has.

Soft Landing creates stable and meaningful jobs for people experiencing barriers to employment. We divert end-of-life mattresses and ensemble bases from landfill and recover recyclable materials. For every 35 mattresses that we collect and recycle, we create a job for someone who really needs one. A registered charity, we operate across 6 sites in NSW, ACT, WA and Victoria. Products and services include Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include Long Term Unemployed People. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Soil2Soul is a social enterprise run by LeaderLife that provides holistic long-term support for at-risk youth through vocational training in agriculture, landscaping, and lime product manufacturing. The program primarily supports Indigenous young people aged 15-25 in regional NSW, helping them develop work readiness skills and avoid involvement with the justice system.