Australian Social Enterprises

First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is a Registered Native Title Body Corporate that holds and manages native title rights and interests for the Millewa-Mallee people in Victoria. Its primary social impact involves the protection of cultural heritage, promotion of self-determination, and fostering the social and economic development of its Indigenous community.

Fitted for Work is an Australian social enterprise empowering women and gender-diverse jobseekers to achieve economic independence. They provide services to help individuals become work-ready, secure meaningful employment, and thrive in their careers, fostering confidence and community.

Hand Brake Turn - fiXit social enterprise provides disengaged young people the opportunity to complete pre-accredited automotive training and access to paid work experience under the guidance and support of trade qualified mechanics in an automotive workshop. Our workshop provides handbook servicing and the selling or refit of donated cars to clients or community members. Products and services include Cleaning Services & Equipment & Supplies, Fleet servicing & accessories. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

SP Worx is a landscaping business based in Melbourne's South East that provides training and employment to disengaged youth. SP Worx is the commercial arm of Flo Landscapes a mid-high end residential landscaping business. Our services include minor earth works, soft and hard landscaping projects. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Grow Membership.

With a basis in hospitality social enterprises, For Change Co. runs five social enterprises, all with the mission of eliminating youth homelessness in Australia. Our enterprises are run to create spaces for training and employment for our beneficiaries as well as to direct 100% of profits back into our current impact programs. Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include People experiencing & at risk of homelessness. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Promoting the re-integration of returned ADF veterans into civilian employment, through connection to meaningful contract opportunities in the building & construction industry, as well as bespoke opportunities for training and development. Products and services include Building Trade, Repairs & Maintenance. Primary beneficiaries include Other. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Foundry Bairnsdale is a non-profit, volunteer-run artist collective that creates sustainable economic channels for local artists in the Bairnsdale region. They operate a physical gallery and an online shop, providing a platform for artists to exhibit and sell their handmade, locally-created goods.

Frank and Toms is a certified social enterprise based in Victoria, primarily focused on creating social impact for people with disabilities. While the specific services are unclear due to an expired website, its mission is centered on empowering and supporting this beneficiary group.

Free to Feed is a leading social enterprise provider of authentic food experiences and events in Melbourne and in 2017 the Free to Feed cooking school was named Melbourne's #1 cooking school by Timeout. Free to Feed runs inclusive food experiences, corporate team building workshops, catering and events (past customers include Telstra, BP, Macquarie and Intrepid Group.) Products and services include Catering & Hospitality, Gifts or rewards, Venue Hire. Primary beneficiaries include New Migrants & Refugee Communities. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Grow Membership.

The One Box launched the Fresh Food Project in response to the increased need for affordable fresh food in the community. The Project aims to provide greater community access to affordable, high-quality fresh and nutritious produce by working with universities, schools, rotary, charities, councils, and community organisations. Products and services include Food & Beverage Products. Primary beneficiaries include Families, children or students. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

Fruit2Work is a certified social enterprise and registered charity in Victoria that provides meaningful employment and wraparound support for people impacted by the justice system. The organisation delivers fresh fruit, milk and pantry items to workplaces across Victoria, creating pathways for ex-offenders to rebuild their lives through sustainable employment.

We empower young Australians to thrive in today's dynamic workforce. Through partnering with government, we collaborate to deliver groundbreaking initiatives, programs, policies that engage Generation Z effectively. This includes tailored and innovative programs for first employment, job creation and digital skills training, particularly for marginalised communities. Products and services include Training & Education Services, Business & Administrative Services, Community & Social Services. Primary beneficiaries include Marginalised Youth. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Recognition Membership.

GAME Traffic & Contracting is a certified social enterprise based in Victoria with over 15 years of experience, providing traffic management, equipment hire, temporary fencing, and grounds maintenance services across regional Victoria and Southern NSW. The organisation focuses on creating employment and training opportunities for marginalised youth, offering them practical skills and pathways to sustainable employment.

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.

It's good for you and good for your community. genU Training is a National not-for-profit that invests its surplus back into the community. We call it 'profit for purpose', so when you study with us, not only will you benefit, but you'll also be helping others in your community. Products and services include Training & Education Services. Primary beneficiaries include A charitable or not for profit organisation. Social Traders status: Certified. Membership: Connections Membership.

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.