Australian Social Enterprises

CrimCheck Ltd is a Public Benevolent Institution and certified Social Trader that provides Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and background screening services to businesses, individuals, and predominantly charitable/not-for-profit organisations. As a registered broker with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, they support safer recruitment practices across various sectors including aged care, volunteering, and gig economy roles.

We offer training and consultancy services that build organisational capacity to harness diversity within our workplace and customer base of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. This reflects our desire to build the capacity of the broader community to empower staff and customers of CALD backgrounds so they can be full participants in our society, hence socially and economically included. Products and services include Community & Social Services, Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

CRSE Group is a for-purpose consulting firm in Victoria that provides leadership and advisory services to support socially minded businesses and government agencies deliver mission-oriented, viable solutions. The organisation creates commercial environments to recruit, train and mobilise underemployed professionals facing systemic barriers to employment, particularly long-term unemployed people. Their consulting services generate revenue while simultaneously creating meaningful employment pathways and professional development opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers.

Culpra Milli Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). The provided information is limited to administrative details and does not specify its operational activities or the social impact it aims to achieve.

A place-based statewide organisation in Victoria focused on nurturing community strength and delivering on ESG agenda. They offer food-based garden design, build and maintenance services through Hortus, community gardens, work integration pathways, and educational programs focused on horticulture, cooking, and sustainable food systems.

Cultural Catering is a social enterprise that provides job and training opportunities for people living in the Yarra Housing Estates who have a passion for sharing their cultural cuisine. Our menu is developed and prepared by our Community Cooks, using their traditional recipes. All profits go towards providing employment and training opportunities to public housing residents. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certification Expired. Membership: Connections Membership.

CVGT Employment GTO provides apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities across a range of industries, specific to labour market needs and demand. We support all demographics and skill demands relevant to industry needs. Our social purpose is to connecting more people to meaningful work. Products and services include Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

The provided information from the ORIC Public Register confirms D279 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation's registration status. However, it does not detail the specific activities, programs, or social impact of the organisation.

Dalka Warra Mittung Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation registered in Victoria, Australia. The provided public register details do not contain information regarding its specific activities, programs, or social impact.

Deadly Sports Plus Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation registered in Victoria. Based on its name, it likely focuses on sports and related community initiatives, aiming to benefit Aboriginal people. However, specific details about its programs and social impact are not available in the provided information.

Dhudhuroa Waywurru Nations Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation based in Victoria serving the Dhudhuroa and Waywurru Aboriginal nations. The corporation focuses on supporting and advocating for the local Indigenous community, though specific details about its activities and programs are not publicly available.

Diamond Valley Community Support (DVCS) is a non-profit social enterprise empowering individuals facing hardship in the local community. It provides essential free services such as emergency relief, financial counselling, and legal advice, assisting over 11,000 people annually. These vital services are funded through their social enterprises, including community markets and op shops, and supported by over 100 volunteers.

We will work with employers, employment service providers and community organisations to assist them redesign jobs to better align with the skills, expertise, capability, flexibility, and supports needed of carers so they can be sustainably engaged across a range of industries. Redesigning job roles and work systems in an informed and carer led way to tap into the underutilised carer workforce Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

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

We are Victoria's leading regional and rural hub for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Our interactive exhibition, planetarium, auditorium, lab and boardroom are housed in a striking historic building adjacent Bendigo Train Station - perfect for conferences, functions and events. Our core business is education, training and collaborative engagement with children, schools, families, seniors and industry in regional Victoria. Products and services include Training & Education Services, Travel & Tourism, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Distinctive Options Noweyung continues its evolution as an organisation providing a range of quality disability support services to individuals aimed at delivering better life outcomes. Our community based organisation Noweyung Ltd was established in 1954 to provide a range of services for people with disabilities in East Gippsland. In 2024 Noweyung Ltd merged with Melbourne based Distinctive Options and Noweyung became Distinctive Options Noweyung. Distinctive Options Noweyung offers quality disability options with a range of innovative and collaborative partnerships within both the local and broader communities. Distinctive Options Noweyung provides a range of support services to adults in the areas of education, training, community development, pre-employment, employment and advocacy services.

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in Victoria, representing the Dja Dja Wurrung people. While specific activities are not detailed in the provided information, it likely focuses on cultural preservation, land management, and community development to support the self-determination and well-being of its members.

Djambana Catering is an Aboriginal led social enterprise. We offer high-quality Indigenous inspired food and exceptional customer service to community organisations, commercial business and government at an affordable and competitive price. Entry-level employment and hospitality training opportunities are provided for First Nations people. All profits directly enhance the health and well-being outcomes of the Aboriginal community in the Frankston area. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous corporation serving the interests and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria. The organisation's specific activities are not publicly detailed, but its focus is likely on promoting Indigenous well-being and self-determination. It aims to address the unique challenges faced by Indigenous communities, although the exact nature of its work is unclear.

Community-driven social care video-calling platform that connects older adults with their loved ones and wonderful volunteers, providing seamless and meaningful social interactions around the clock. Dossy aims to combat social isolation and loneliness in older adults by providing continuous social engagement through our easy-to-use platform and a dedicated network of trained volunteers. Products and services include Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Older people. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

We are a driving school operating in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Our female driving instructors deliver affordable driving lessons in multiple languages, supporting learner drivers to obtain their licence and be safe on the road. We provide self employment opportunities to female driving instructors from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.