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Organisations

This page highlights organisations within the social enterprise sector, showcasing their areas of focus and contributions to positive change. These organisations have chosen to be part of this collaborative space, reflecting their commitment to sharing and building collective impact.

12 results found

  • Australian Library of Things Network

    The Australian Libraries of Things Network formed in 2022. A Library of Things enables members to borrow all sorts of useful items like gardening tools, catering and party gear, camping equipment, tools, board games and more! To meet Australia's 2030 climate targets, we need to reduce our consumption and transition to a truly circular economy as fast as possible. By encouraging reuse and borrowing instead of buying, LoTs all over Australia are already making that change possible.

  • Creative Consultancies

    Connecting why and how so creative and positive impact businesses can thrive. We support businesses in the positive impact and creative industries, their owners and staff to thrive.

  • Diversity Arts Australia

    Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) is the national voice for ethno-cultural and migrant racial equity in the arts, cultural and creative industries. Our work is underpinned by a human-rights ethic, social justice principles, and the belief that a truly diverse spectrum of creative expression and participation is fundamental to a democratic, inclusive and sustainable creative sector, and society.

  • Enterprise Learning Projects (ELP)

    Enterprise Learning Projects (ELP) is an Aboriginal controlled not-for-profit organisation. We want remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs to be empowered to determine their own futures and effect generational change for the communities. To achieve this vision, we offer tailored on-Country business support to remote entrepreneurs through our incubation and mentoring programs. And we meaningfully collaborate with our sector peers and partners.

  • Impact Investing Australia

    Impact Investing Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating the growth of impact investing in Australia and participating in international efforts to grow the market globally.

  • Impact North

    Impact North is a community for Northern Australian innovators who are creating social, environmental and cultural impact through their businesses. We are building a collaborative peer network to motivate and support our entrepreneurs. Impact North is an initiative of Enterprise Learning Projects.

  • Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC)

    The Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) is the peak body for Social Enterprise and purpose-led business in Queensland. We represent, support and advocate for the interests of social enterprises and social entrepreneurs to drive high social, cultural and environmental impact.

  • Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA)

    The Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) is a member-led peak body that represents the interests of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises across New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory. We exist to (1) Engage and connect the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT (2) Secure investment and policy change for the sector (3) Be an organisation that can sustain and grow our impact.

  • Social Enterprise Network of Tasmania (SENTAS)

    SENTAS is the peak body for social enterprises in Tasmania. We exist to work for and with the sector on principles of cooperation and collaboration – a strong, united voice representing the interests of Tasmania’s social enterprise sector. We envision and seek to build thriving social enterprise communities through sector leadership, advocacy, networking and learning and development opportunities.

  • Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC)

    Social Enterprise Network Victoria (SENVIC) is a community of over 300 social enterprises across Victoria with over 750 people either in social enterprise or supporters and enablers. We exist to build a connected community of social enterprises, facilitate access to learning and development opportunities, and increase the voice and influence of social enterprise across Victoria.

  • THE Rural Woman Cooperative

    THE Rural Woman Cooperative is the peak body for the advancement of rural women and girls. A visionary Co-op enabling connection of rural women and assisting them to improve their wellbeing, agency and/or financial security, through education, training, networking, mentoring and financial opportunities.

  • Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic)

    Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the peak body for young people and the youth sector in Victoria, advocating for youth rights and active participation in communities. YACVic elevates young voices to decision-makers, promotes policy solutions, builds youth sector capacity, fosters connections, and advances thinking through research. Core services include YACVic Rural, supporting rural youth, and the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS), offering individual and systemic advocacy for young people with disabilities. YACVic also offers training, consultations, co-design, and recruitment support to enhance youth engagement across the state.

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