Australian Social Enterprises

Wallara’s social enterprises are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through meaningful employment, work pathways and training opportunities. We deliver services across horticulture, hospitality and logistics and operate a social purpose working farm. Our mission is to create inclusive workplaces that foster personal and professional growth, while delivering high-quality services across various sectors. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Horticulture & arboriculture, Transport, Freight & Logistics. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Our purpose is to further support the development of strong empowered Australian First Nations families and communities, including social and emotional wellbeing, positive mental health; and economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. We deliver Indigenous Healing Practices (decolonised counselling, coaching - personal / business, bush therapy, training, and equine-assisted therapy), and First Nations publishing services. Products and services include Healthcare Services, Business & Administrative Services. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Precision meets purpose. Our Assembly services offer custom solutions while providing supported employment opportunities for those with special needs. Let's build together. Waverley has five Social Enterprises across Catering, Grounds Maintenance, Packaging, Assembly and On Site Labour. Check out the listings for these businesses for more details of our specific capabilities. Products and services include Building products & materials, Engineer, Research, Tech services, Industrial Production & manufacture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Indulge in fresh, delicious food catered by Waverley, where every bite supports meaningful employment for adults with disabilities. Order online for meetings, events, and more. Waverley have has five Social Enterprises across Catering, Grounds Maintenance, Packaging, Assembly and On Site Labour. Check out the listings for these businesses for more details of our specific capabilities. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Gifts or rewards, Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Transforming landscapes while transforming lives. Partner with us for grounds maintenance services that create genuine inclusion and positive social impact. Waverley has five Social Enterprises across Catering, Grounds Maintenance, Packaging, Assembly and On Site Labour. Check out the listings for these businesses for more details of our specific capabilities. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We believe that people with disability should have the same opportunities as any other person for employment and employment-based training which is compatible with their abilities. Waverley Helpmates, a supported employment and training program, enables participants to realise their vocational potential and develop their independence through meaningful work. Our Helpmates are supported to deliver a professional service whilst being friendly, respectful, and efficient. Products and services include Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Community & Social Services, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Flexible teams for flexible needs. Outsource your hands-on work to Waverley and support sustainable business growth while empowering individuals with disabilities. Waverley has five Social Enterprises across Catering, Grounds Maintenance, Packaging, Assembly and On Site Labour. Check out the listings for these businesses for more details of our specific capabilities. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Human resource services & recruitment, Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Elevate your brand’s packaging with our tailored packaging solutions. This includes re-labelling, showbags, retail in-store promotions, and mail outs. Every pack supports meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities, enhancing lives one pack at a time. Waverley has five Social Enterprises across Catering, Grounds Maintenance, Packaging, Assembly and On Site Labour. Check out the listings for these businesses for more details. Products and services include Building products & materials, Business & Administrative Services, Industrial Production & manufacture. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We Care 2 is a local charity for the local community of Hervey Bay. In 2016 we were recognised by the Fraser Coast Regional Council as the “Community Group of the Year” and in 2019 we were the winner in our category of Non-profit and Charities in the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards. We know that stronger individuals make for stronger families which make for a stronger community and thus a stronger nation. Our goal is to empower people to live fulfilling and productive lives. To achieve that We Care 2, with support from many other community groups, has put together some different programs to help families and individuals. One of the catch phrases of our times is “Together We Can”, and we are so proud to be working with so many organisations to be able to achieve all that we do. Whether you are a supplier of goods, a supporting organisation, a volunteer or a client, “Together We Can” make a difference to this community. We can change people’s lives, we can change people’s circumstances. More than one individual has been rescued from the dark depression that leads to suicide. We have seen lives changed and enhanced. We Care 2 strives to work with others to change our community for the better and we would love to work in partnership with you in any level. Together We Can make a huge difference in our community. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We run pop-up events and artist-led workshops in partnership with refugee entrepreneurs. We also sell refugee-powered gift hampers Australia-wide. Lack of connections & digital savviness often mean that many refugee entrepreneurs operate in the dark & don’t receive the attention they deserve. We make it easy for conscious consumers to find gifts & events while making a meaningful social impact. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Community & Social Services, Gifts or rewards. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Welcome to Country are a First Nations led and operated social enterprise. We provide a marketplace to showcase and sell Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander experiences, immersions and products. We also offer advisory and brokerage services to Government & Corporate. Products and services include Business & Administrative Services, Gifts or rewards, Travel & Tourism. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

More than just a football club, the Western Bulldogs has a long-standing history as the community club of the AFL. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is the community services arm of the club, and we exist to deliver innovative and engaging community services for individuals, families and organisations in Victoria’s West. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We place our tertiary scholarship recipients and newly graduated alumni across a range of study areas in paid internships with leading employers across Melbourne. Our program connects host organisations with a pipeline of diverse, talented young people in a structured and supported program. Products and services include Human resource services & recruitment. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We operate a Community Furniture Shed & Op Shop and Scallywags Child Care centre to support our local community. Revenue is invested in programs to address social issues within our community. Achieved by: Services to support families, socially disadvantaged and marginalised Australians; facilitate civic participation, self-help and social connection; advocate for inclusiveness and equality; seek solutions to local social issues. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Funny name, serious business. We’re an Australian social enterprise making environmentally-friendly toilet paper from recycled paper or bamboo. We also donate 50% of our profits to building toilets for the 2bn people in need ($10 mil so far). We deliver to 1mil homes and businesses, which means we have the infrastructure to support large customers across many sectors. Products and services include Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Office supplies & services. Primary beneficiaries include A particular geographic community. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We fill weekly orders of unpackaged/low packaged foods including tofu, bread, noodles, grains, nuts, dried fruit, Japanese grocery products, honey, yoghurt, tortillas, corn chips, dips and cheeses. WUC is all about supporting local producers making good things and members shopping in a slow, ethical and sustainable way. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include Environmental Sustainability. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Wildflower is a not-for-profit Indigenous organisation. We are landcare experts. Wildflower generates meaningful work and sustainable career paths, for those facing systematic disadvantages to life and employment. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance, Community & Social Services, Horticulture & arboriculture. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Immerse yourself in the wilds of the Otways at Wildlife Wonders on the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy a guided walk through the magical Otways bushland to discover fern gullies, eucalypt woodlands and spectacular ocean vistas. Your conservationist guide will share the secrets of the bush. All the profits from Wildlife Wonders go directly to the Conservation Ecology Centre, working to conserve the unique Australian plants and animals across the Otways. Products and services include Travel & Tourism, Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Willum Warrain has two social enterprises. We operate a 100% Aboriginal owned and run Bush Nursery specialising in plants indigenous to the Mornington Peninsula. We provide Cultural Immersion Tours and Cultural Awareness Training to schools, community groups, corporates and agencies. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Horticulture & arboriculture, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Windarring operate a number of disability enterprises across Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton where our mission is to eliminate employment barriers for individuals with disabilities. Our enterprises provide employees with opportunities to learn different skills that are reflective of their employment goals, support employees to engage with their community, build employability skills, promote independence and support them on their employment journey. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Printing and Distribution Services, Waste Management & Landfill. Primary beneficiaries include People with disabilities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Wise Barista Program provides hospitality based training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers. We bring corporate partners and suppliers together to create positive, lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable people, whilst demonstrating the benefits of corporate social impact investment. Our mission is to deliver a quality, in-house barista service to clients that generates meaningful opportunities through hands on experience and employment. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

Wise Barista Program provides hospitality based training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers. We bring corporate partners and suppliers together to create positive, lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable people,whilst demonstrating the benefits of corporate social impact investment. Our mission is to deliver a quality, in-house barista service to clients that generates meaningful opportunities through hands on experience and employment. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Women in Construction seek to combat low female participation in the Construction Industry, driving measurable change in the gender pay gap, economic security and employment opportunities. Through our placement and training opportunities, we aim to equip women with the tools, knowledge & support they need to thrive in traditionally male-dominated fields. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Women. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Grow Membership.

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