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This page helps people find and connect with organisations across the social enterprise ecosystem. Use the filters to find organisations by their characteristics, including what they do, where they work, and the communities they support. Organisations curate their own profile. Social enterprises listed are currently self-identified, with plans to distinguish independently recognised social enterprises in a future update.
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The Mill House Ventures is a nationally recognised social enterprise intermediary that works with businesses that seek to trade for purpose in Canberra and Region. We deliver renown accelerator and incubator business programs for local start-up social entrepreneurs as well as growth programs and business support activities to assist their sustainability when up and trading.
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The Operative Word helps organisations become more effective in fulfilling their purpose by employing a contemporary approach to operations and governance.
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The Racial Justice Centre is Australia's first community legal service dedicated to racial justice, using the legal system, education, and reform to combat racial discrimination and promote equality.
ThirdStory is a trusted partner for social innovation and change. We collaborate with communities, government and others to develop, grow and scale new possibilities. Together, we help shift systems across a range of education, health and social settings and bring about the changes our communities want and need.
Tuscany Impact Solutions helps organisations turn social procurement, inclusion and impact commitments into practical commercial strategies, partnerships and measurable outcomes. We work with businesses, social enterprises and purpose-led organisations to move beyond compliance and create real value through procurement, strategy, tenders and market positioning.
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Designed and delivered by UNSW Founders, the LIP Entrepreneurship Program encourages more women and other underrepresented founders from CALD backgrounds to explore entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on supporting social enterprises that solve unmet needs in communities across the South-Western Sydney area.
VU Consulting is a strategy and impact consultancy helping purpose-driven organisations navigate complexity, embed systems thinking, and deliver social impact. We specialise in co-design, facilitation, strategic planning, and capability building across government, non-profit, and social enterprise sectors.
Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC) and is the peak representative for Aboriginal tours and experiences in Western Australia. We promote and support authentic cultural experiences at a state, national and international level. Aboriginal Tourism Western Australia (ATWA) is WAITOC’s charitable subsidiary. With Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, ATWA enables donations and reports on the social impact of Aboriginal tourism across WA.
White Box Enterprises works with social enterprises, government, investors and philanthropists to build, support and advocate for large-scale jobs-focused social enterprises, so that every individual can access meaningful and inclusive employment.
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Founded in Mallacoota post-2019/20 Black Summer bushfires, the Wilderness Collective, led by five dedicated women, promotes economic and social rejuvenation, sustainability and community growth. Transforming tourism reliance into entrepreneurship, we established a community hub that empowers residents through co-working, skill-building, business opportunities, and intergenerational support, fostering a vibrant future for Mallacoota.
WorkVentures is an Australian not-for-profit social enterprise using technology to create positive social impact. For over 40 years, we have supported organisations and communities through technology solutions, digital inclusion initiatives, and cyber security programs. We work with purpose-driven organisations to strengthen digital capability, improve resilience, and operate confidently in an increasingly connected world.