Australian Social Enterprises

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.

SASEC (South Australian Social Enterprise Council) is a peak body organisation that supports and promotes social enterprises in South Australia. It provides a directory, membership, resources, and networking opportunities to help social enterprises across all stages of development from vision to established businesses.

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.

The Social Enterprise Member Directory is a platform operated by Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) that allows users to browse and search for social enterprise members across Queensland. It provides filters for searching by impacts and regions, helping connect people with social enterprises in their area.

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.