Australian Social Enterprises

EON Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous registered corporation and charity that works to advance the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Western Australia. It delivers a range of community‑focused initiatives that aim to improve health, education, employment and cultural outcomes for Indigenous families, although detailed program information is not publicly available.

Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) is a peak body organisation supporting social enterprises across Queensland. Through events, networking sessions, and capacity-building programs, QSEC connects social enterprises, facilitates knowledge sharing, and advocates for the social enterprise sector.

Founded in 1962, Fairhaven is a not-for-profit NDIS Registered Provider and community leader on the Central Coast of NSW in the provision of services for people living with disability. Our range of services include: * Fairhaven CoPack* Fairhaven Op Shopping Village* Fare Cravin Cafe* Supported Employment* Community participation and drop-in supports* Specialist Disability Accommodation & Supported Independent Living Options* Support Coordination* Community Transport At our CoPack facility, we take great pride in partnering with our customers to help develop, high quality tailor made solutions for their Food packaging, Packaging and assembly solutions to deliver the best results possible. We offers a variety of innovative solutions for individuals and businesses and are HACCP and ACO approved and have staff certified in Cert 3 in Warehousing. • 5 Clean rooms• Food filling and Packaging solutions • Packing & General assembly • Stickering and Re-work Fairhaven contributes to community connection by providing support to people living with disability. This includes meaningful employment, skills development and capacity building, supported accommodation and day programs. Our thriving retail outlet, at Point Claire Fairhaven Op Shopping Village, draws in people from the wider community who come to shop and relax at our café. Our community hub runs activities for our participants as well as the broader community. Fairhaven is more than just a work place – Fairhaven offers a meaningful and productive means of supporting people with disabilities. There is a great sense of pride and achievement that comes with not only having a job, but being part of a team. This sense of belonging and achievement is recognised and appreciated by our customers and supported employee family members.Our Australian Disability Enterprise provide meaningful employment to over 140 people living with disability. We offer food and general packaging, as well as retail experience. The variety of work offered by Fairhaven ensures that people can choose a supported employment role that best suits their interests and ability.

First Languages and Arts Training Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous organisation focused on the preservation and revitalisation of First Languages, alongside providing training in the arts. Its social impact aims to strengthen Indigenous culture, promote language fluency, and foster artistic skills within the community.

FNWITA supports and empowers Indigenous women to participate in and lead the Australian tourism industry by providing networking, training, and capacity‑building opportunities. Its initiatives aim to create economic independence and cultural recognition for First Nations women, fostering inclusive growth across the sector.

Flashpoint Labs is a photography and film agency and training academy that creates high-end imagery and video productions. They achieve social impact by employing and mentoring Indigenous or diverse youth as paid apprentices on every job, providing valuable employment and skill development opportunities.

Fundraise For Australia identifies, recruits, trains and empowers new fundraisers to help secure resources for underserved communities and entrenched social issues. The organisation delivers fundraising training and education services, including Australia's first fundraising textbook, and runs a national fellowship program to build capacity in the nonprofit sector.

Gadigal Culture Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with ORIC, whose name suggests a focus on the preservation and promotion of Gadigal culture. While specific programs are not detailed in the provided information, its mission likely involves cultural education, arts, and community engagement to support the Gadigal people.

Galiwin'ku Women's Space Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Galiwin'ku on Elcho Island in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, dedicated to supporting and empowering Indigenous women and their families. The organisation provides a safe, dedicated space offering services aimed at improving the wellbeing, safety, and agency of Aboriginal women in this remote community.

Gambir Yidinji Cultural Heritage & Protection Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation focused on preserving and protecting the cultural heritage of the Gambir Yidinji people, maintaining and promoting Indigenous culture, knowledge, and traditions for future generations. The organisation's social impact lies in the preservation of Indigenous culture and traditions. It plays a vital role in promoting Indigenous knowledge and customs.

Ganhaarr Cultural Education and Entertainment Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Indigenous culture. It achieves this through cultural education and entertainment initiatives, aiming to foster understanding and celebrate Indigenous heritage.

Gawun Supplies is an Indigenous-owned social enterprise that creates and sells unique, Indigenous-designed hi-vis workwear and corporate apparel. Through its products, the organisation promotes Indigenous culture and awareness, while a portion of its profits supports grassroots Indigenous community programs and social causes.

Supports in employment and workplace training in a Commercial business focused on putting people and the planet first. GDP Industries is a respected social enterprise that operates within the circular economy, reducing products from going to landfill.Currently the business recycles Mattresses, Polystyrene, Timber, Clothing and other material in various warehouses across Geelong. The business has major contracts and partnerships with City of Greater Geelong, City of Port Phillip, Cleanaway, Hanhwa Defence Australia, Infrabuild, Bellarine Bayside, Surf Coast Shire and Godfrey Hirst. GDP Industries' purpose is to provide employment opportunities, connection and support for those living with a disability, thereby significantly enhancing their lives. Our Vision, is to be a leader in the provision of inclusive, safe and sustainable support to significantly enrich the lives of those living with a disability. We offer long term employment and on the job training for people with disabilities, we support them while at work, and provide their families with the surety that all employees will be treated with respect and dignity while in the workplace.Our values are: Respectful - Everyone is treated with total respect regardless of position, background and beliefs. United - We collaborate and work together in the best interest of GDPI and our supported employees. Commercial and Considered - We are committed to realising good commercial results, while considering the needs of all our key stakeholders. Inclusive and Protective - Everyone is culturally, emotionally and physically safe and free to fully express themselves. Compassionate - We care for and trust each other and treat all with the utmost dignity. Excellence -We deliver our responsibilities, strive for excellence and are accountable in everything we do.

genU Business Enterprises is an Australian Disability Enterprise operating a range of businesses in the Geelong 7 Colac region. These businesses provide employment for people with a disability in a supportive work environment whilst operating to the highest commercial standards. Our businesses include hospitality, land care and business solutions genU provides meaningful employment to people with a disability whilst delivering quality and value for money products and services to our customers. genU offers a range of supported employment opportunities as well as training and pathways from school into employment as well as on to open employment.genU is a diverse and supportive workplace where supported employees will feel valued and included in their community.

The George Gray Centre is a long standing Not for Profit organisation that delivers disability supports for adults that reside in Maffra, Sale and surrounding areas. George Gray supports its clientele with daily living tasks, creative and recreational pursuits and vocational training. The George Gray Centre runs a lawn and garden maintenance crew that undertakes domestic, commercial and contractual works. The vision that directs and drives the lawn and garden maintenance business is the strong belief that all people should be supported in pursuing their vocational interests and be given an opportunity to secure gainful employment. GGC Lawn and Garden Maintenance provides a quality service to our domestic and commercial customers. Our Supervisors and Supported Employees have built a strong connection with the communities we service. We provide an enjoyable workplace for our two teams of Supported Employees and provide a fantastic service to our customers. Supported Employment provides opportunities for those living with disability to gain employment and build useful work/life skills. A tailored approach to each individuals needs and supports is undertaken to ensure an enjoyable and safe work is experienced each day. Our aim is to develop social skills, confidence and push comfort zones for personal development whilst earning an income. At the GGC our goal is to ensure each Supported Employee reaches their full potential to create pathways to open employment.

Ghinni Ghinni Youth & Culture Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation whose name suggests a focus on supporting Aboriginal youth and preserving or promoting Indigenous culture. While specific activities are not detailed in the provided information, its mission likely involves fostering cultural identity and providing opportunities for young Aboriginal people.

Ghungabula Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Queensland that serves its community through culturally relevant programs and services. While specific activities are not publicly detailed, it aims to promote Aboriginal wellbeing, empowerment, and economic independence. The corporation operates for the benefit of its Indigenous members and the broader community.

Gilgandra Boori's Playgroup Aboriginal Corporation provides early childhood education and development programs for Aboriginal children and their families in Gilgandra, NSW. The organisation creates a supportive environment where Indigenous children can learn through play while maintaining connection to their culture and community. Its social impact includes strengthening family bonds, preserving Aboriginal culture, and supporting positive developmental outcomes for Indigenous children in regional NSW.

Giving Connect Pty Ltd is a Victorian-based social enterprise that provides consulting and advisory services to philanthropists and for-purpose organisations. They help nonprofits build capacity, measure their social impact, and connect capital with communities to drive meaningful change.

Glen Industries is an Australian Disability Enterprise providing supported employment and training for people with a disability. We ar a not for profit charitable organisation and receive some funding from the Federal Government, Department of Social Services, to provide on the job support, skill development and assessments for individuals whom otherwise may not be active in the workforce. In addition, we have a responsibility under corporations law to maintain a viable business and as such provide a range of valuable products and services within Glen Innes and surrounding communities.. . We are located in beautiful Glen Innes, Celtic Country, which is a rural community of approximately 7500 people. Glen Innes is ppositioned on the intersection of the New England and Gwydir Highways, which offers scenic routes North to Brisbane and South to Sydney, and East to the coast, Coffs Harbour 2.5 hours, and West to the ranges and plains. . . We enjoy a temperate Summer, colourful Autumn, brisk Winter, with the occassional snow fall in neighbouring communities, and flourishing Spring.

Glenray is one of the largest NDIS registered support providers in the Bathurst region. We provide a range of support to meet your individual needs, from specialist disability accommodation through to community and individuals support, supported employment and lifestyle and learning day programs. We operate two commercial Social Enterprises:Glenray Industrial Services and Glenray Laundry. Our business model in these commercially competitive enterprises is to provide employment opportunities and workplace skills development for people with disability. We currently employ in excess of 50 people living with disability across our two locations. Glenray Industrial Services produces Timber products for domestic and export markets; Facilities Management and Grounds Maintenance services; Document Destruction; Packaging and Labelling onsite or offsite; Warehousing and Distribution. Glenray Laundry is a fully commercial and high volume production laundry servicing the Central Tablelands region. We provide linen hire for hotels, motels and the restaurant industry. We provide meaningful employment for people living with a disability in a supportive environment. We offer opportuniities to build capacity and learn new skills, through on the job and external training. Our employees gain confidence, independence and purpose from working with us and this reflects in their social interactions with friends, family and the community.

Glow Up Careers is an Australian social enterprise providing outplacement, DE&I consulting, and coaching services to corporate leaders. They aim to transform organisations by enhancing DE&I maturity and driving sustainable change, with a particular focus on empowering New Migrant & Refugee Communities to achieve their career aspirations.

Gnulli Education is an Indigenous corporation based in Western Australia, primarily focused on providing educational services. It aims to support Indigenous communities through education, though specific program details are not available.

The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre Aboriginal Corporation is dedicated to the preservation and revitalisation of Aboriginal languages in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. It aims to maintain and strengthen Indigenous cultural heritage through language programs and resources.