Australian Social Enterprises

Byron Bay Herb Nursery is a non-profit charity that provides employment and training opportunities for people with a disability who require on-going support to work. Our primary business is the environmentally best practice production of high quality herbs to the horticulture market. Katia Project Inc provides paid employment and training opportunities in the Byron Shire for people with a disability who require training and support to work. Our person-centred approach ensures that our workers are in the centre of service design, planning, delivery and review. This enables them to shape and direct service and support arrangements to suit their strengths, needs and goals, with the support of their family, friends, carers and advocates. Our primary business is the environmentally best practice production and profitable sales of high quality herbs to the horticulture and retail markets. We are committed to the physical, mental and spiritual health of our employees, customers and the community. To this end we seek to provide a place of business that is accessible, respectful and inclusive, provides challenges, rewards accomplishments, promotes learning, and encourages contributions to the business, industry and community.

Kaurna Warra Karrpanthi Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation likely focused on the preservation and revitalisation of the Kaurna language and culture. While specific activities are not detailed, its name suggests a commitment to strengthening Indigenous identity and heritage within the Kaurna community.

Kick it Out is a certified social enterprise in Victoria that educates individuals, communities, and corporate sectors on the effects of stereotyping and socially undesirable behaviours. They provide employment and education opportunities to hard-to-reach, Indigenous, disabled, and marginalised individuals while promoting social inclusion and acceptance across Australian communities.

The Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre is an Aboriginal Corporation based in Western Australia, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Aboriginal law and culture. Its mission involves maintaining cultural heritage and strengthening Indigenous communities in the Kimberley region. This work contributes to the preservation of Indigenous culture and supports community development.

The Kimberley Language Resource Centre (Aboriginal Corporation) is an Indigenous organisation likely focused on the preservation, revitalisation, and promotion of Aboriginal languages within the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Its social impact would involve strengthening cultural identity and knowledge for Indigenous communities.

The Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation provides culturally appropriate support, advocacy, and healing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by the Stolen Generations in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The organization runs programs that address trauma, preserve cultural heritage, and empower survivors and their descendants to reconnect with family and community. By offering these services, it strives to mitigate the long‑term impacts of historical injustice and promote wellbeing within Indigenous communities.

Knoxbrooke was born out of an initiative of Rotary Ferntree Gully and Belgrave in 1966 when it was identified that the local area required such a service for a growing local community. It has been Knoxbrooke’s long and proud tradition of being there for people with disabilities and their families in a way that is valued. Knoxbrooke offer's social enterprises in both the West Gippsland and Outer Eastern areas of Melbourne, providing a broad range of employment, training and support options. Knoxbrooke Nursery - a commercial wholesale nursery supplying a broad range of plants to the retail and landscape markets in VIC, NSW, ACT, SA & VIC. Knoxbrooke Pack+Assemble - offering commercial packaging, assembly, collation, 3PL and container unloading services. Knoxbrooke Garden - commercial and domestic garden maintenance (West Gippsland only) Knoxbrooke Coffee - cafe and catering services (West Gippsland only) Vintage Vibes - upcycling clothing, furniture, jewelry and housewares (West Gippsland only) Knoxbrooke is a major local employer in both regions it operates offering employment, training and support options. With over 150 people living with disability employed and being paid award wages, through employment we change give the opportunity to help people live a fulfilling life to achieve their personal goals and contribute in the community. Each person that works for Knoxbrooke brings a particular skill set that is required to successfully operate our social enterprises. As an organisation we focus on people strengths which in turn brings the best out of people. In doing this, each persons confidence is boosted and brings about a healthy culture of working together.

Koobara Kindergarten and Pre-prep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation delivers early childhood education services, specifically kindergarten and pre-prep programs. Its social impact is centered on providing culturally appropriate learning environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, fostering their development and educational readiness.

Kowanj Australasia Limited is a registered charity and community-led social enterprise in Victoria that supports African Australian and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities through evidence-based programs in employment and education. They empower refugees and newly arrived migrant families by advancing early intervention, prevention, and empowerment initiatives that improve community wellbeing, education access, economic participation, and long-term independence.

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Kulai Pre-School Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous-led organisation providing early childhood education services in NSW. It aims to support the development and cultural identity of young Aboriginal children through its pre-school programs.

Kulila Research and Advocacy Institute (KRAI) Aboriginal Corporation is an Indigenous organisation dedicated to conducting research and engaging in advocacy. Its primary goal is to generate knowledge and influence policy to improve social, cultural, and economic outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.

Kurrajong operates 10 commercial enterprises across the Murrumbidgee region including Wagga Wagga, Deniliquin, Leeton, Narrandera and West Wyalong. 130 supported employees are employed providing services in and to the community including general commercial and domestic recycling, e-recycling, bin management, solar panel recycling, property services, laundry, catering and timber processing. Our vision is to create open, accessible and inclusive communities for all people. Our supported employees and staff make a valuable contribution to our community by providing quality, reliable and safe services that are important to the people we live and work with. Kurrajong takes pride in the person centred supports we provide to our supported employees that assist them to attain their work goals and to lead the productive and rewarding lives of their choice. We support our people with training, staying safe, and conquering any barriers to achievement.

Kurri Contracting Services (KCS) is an Australian Disability Enterprise, auspiced by Kurri Kurri Community Services Ltd, which gives people with disabilities the opportunity to live and work in a community that accepts them as valued individuals. For 30 years, KCS has provided employment to people with a disability who live in the local, Hunter/Newcastle areas. KCS has been established to increase employment options and life skills for its employees through ongoing training and support while also providing businesses and organisations with a professional contracting services. KCS currently operates several different business units providing services in: * Commercial Grounds Maintenance * Landscaping * Commercial Cleaning * Fire Hazard & Roadside Litter Reduction * Graffiti Removal * Site Rescue and Remediation Based at Kurri Kurri, our teams currently service over 900 sites within the Central Coast, Hunter and Newcastle regions. There are many reasons you should consider an ADE such as Kurri Contracting Services for your grounds maintenance and cleaning works. The results are consistent (and consistently excellent!) and our pricing is competitive. But most importantly by forming a partnership, you will see first hand our supported employees take enormous pride in the work they deliver. The end result speaks for itself. Our clients are thrilled and shown with repeat business. KCS was established to increase employment options and life skills for all our supported employees through ongoing training and support. We place a huge investment to give each employee the right and fulfilment to meet their goals.

L'Arte Central is a social enterprise cafe, catering, and florist that provides meaningful employment, training, and participation opportunities. It supports local people experiencing mental health and other health challenges by offering real-world work experience in hospitality and floristry.

L2R Dance is a Victorian social enterprise that provides professional dance and arts services for commercial campaigns, events and celebrations while employing young, emerging dancers who face barriers to arts careers. All profits fund free hip-hop workshops for young people, particularly marginalized youth, creating pathways into the creative industries.

Disability support service with ADE's and various other supports. LFE Community Supports provides vital services to our community by offering Specialist Disability Accommodation, Community Inclusion, Early Intervention, Mental Health Service, Respite and Supported Employment. By Providing an alternate income stream to their pensions, providing training and support through employment with the hope of securing open employment and mentoring and advocating on clients behalf if required.

Lasercraft Australia was formed over 36 years ago and our main focus is the supply of High Quality Recognition Awards and Business Gifts, along with manufacture of survey pegs, secure document destruction and packing (see lasercraft.com.au for more information) We supply to all levels of Government and Business and are well known in the Awards Industry. Lasercraft currently employs 53 people living with a disability and we are proud of what we achieve at Lasercraft. Lasercraft is a not-for-profit company providing supported employment for over 53 people living with a disability. Since inception over 36 years ago Lasercraft has given hundreds of supported workers the opportunity for work, socialisation and a better life. Lasercraft promotes a safe and inclusive environment and strives to provide ongoing training and support to people living with disabilities, their carers, family and community.

Large organisation (103 employees) providing Signmaking - Traffic Signs, Braille, name badges, safety and construction signs, Recycling & Secure Document Destruction, Grounds & Facilities Maintenance and Business Support Services to the commercial market. Latrobe Valley Enterprises is a not-for-profit company with a network of businesses providing meaningful and sustainable employment for those people living with disabilities in our community. We aim to support the community we live in while empowering our employees to develop real work skills that will result in their own economic independence. We provide meaningful and sustainable employment for those living with disabilities who wish to be included in the social and economic benefits that being employed can offer. We provide real and transferable skills, training and opportunities that will encourage their independence and ability to integrate and participate as fully as possible in the life of the general community. Their work at LVE not only provides employment but also the skills to work in a team, effective time management, quality assurance and training opportunities to further their career.

We assist people to live the lives they choose, experience success, access all that the community has to offer and develop to become the greatest versions of themselves. Some of the ways we do this is through employment and training Our organisation is committed to ensuring that people with disability are provided with opportunities to contribute as full citizens of where they live. We pay particular attention when sourcing work for the people that we support to its value within the community and the financial sustainability of each venture. We assist people to meet their obligations as a citizen of their community by working and producing in the same way that is expected of others. This in turn means they are receiving a wage that allows them to participate more in what is happening around them.

Leadership Institute for Positive Futures Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous corporation based in the ACT. While its name suggests a focus on developing leadership and fostering positive outcomes, the provided registration details offer no specific information about its activities, programs, or social impact.

Leadership Victoria is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has been delivering adaptive leadership development programs in Victoria for over 35 years. Their flagship Williamson Community Leadership Program and tailored organizational programs build capability among diverse leaders across all sectors to drive systemic change and create equitable, inclusive and sustainable communities.