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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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15 Times Better is a majority First Nations-owned and led consultancy that helps Australian organisations turn their First Nations strategies into measurable outcomes. It exists to close the gap between good intentions and genuine impact, bringing experienced First Nations voices, honest diagnosis, and practical implementation support to organisations across all sectors.
Adapt Mentorship Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous owned and led Social Enterprise in Toowoomba. We create meaningful change through our Tribe of Mentors, Connection, on country, health and wellbeing and innovative community development projects
BlackCard is a 100% Aboriginal-owned business, with a majority Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. As a specialist consultancy and training provider, we partner with First Nations communities, government, corporations, and industry to: deliver cultural capability training and immersion experiences across all organisational levels; create connections for mutually beneficial, culturally sensitive relationships; co-design strategies that build internal capability and create sustainable opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and use BlackCard’s evaluation methodology and Theory of Change to help companies measure their impact.
Deadly Futures Aboriginal Corporation exists to empower First Nations Futures through education, employment, and cultural resilience initiatives. Collaborating with community, we are committed to bringing back our signature Deadly Futures Training and Employment Expo. Over 100 jobs and traineeships for First Nations high school students were provided in our last expo; and over 1,100 students attended across 65+ high schools in Australia. Deadly Futures operates with the authority of Elders, who have provided expertise for over 30 years to enterprises, governments, corporate and industry sectors.
DeadlyScience is a registered not for profit Indigenous charity working to empower Indigenous students in remote schools to discover science, technology, engineering and maths pathways through innovative programs.
Embrace Tech is dedicated to providing Indigenous businesses with affordable access to the best IT technical support professionals. We are committed to empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs and enterprises by ensuring they have the technological resources necessary to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
Empower Digital works with organisations, local government and businesses Australia-wide to provide free or low cost business development opportunities for small and micro businesses.
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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.
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Enterprise Partnerships WA build partnerships which enable First Nations women to access the right support to use entrepreneurship as a vehicle for social change for their families and communities.
Esparq is an Indigenous business builder partnering with ambitious founders to create the infrastructure and systems for a new Indigenous economy. Our founders have faced structural barriers to success, but have earned the right to win.
First Australians Capital (FAC) provides First Nations entrepreneurs business growth support and financing. FAC is an Indigenous-led organisation working alongside First Nations businesses, investors and partners to strengthen a fair, self-determined economy shaped by culture and community.
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First Nations Affairs supports industry, government and Aboriginal Corporations in creating meaningful initiatives towards a just transition elevating First Nations impacts.
First Nations Research Victoria is dedicated to culturally appropriate research that focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community’s needs, First Nations Research Victoria is 100% Aboriginal owned, focused on cultural safety, sensitivity training and research.
Galiwin’ku Women’s Space (GWS) is an Aboriginal corporation led by Yolŋu women on Elcho Island, in the Northern Territory’s East Arnhem Land. It supports women and children affected by domestic and family violence, and works with the wider community to help end it.
Chocolate On Purpose is Australia's first Aboriginal chocolate business - a female-led, regionally-based certified social enterprise empowering Indigenous growers and preserving cultural knowledge through premium chocolate experiences. We craft mindful indulgences using native botanicals sourced from Aboriginal communities, creating pathways for economic self-determination while honouring Country.
GARUWA is a First Nations led creative agency dedicated to the practice of intergenerational storytelling. Diversity is the core strength of our work. We are a proudly intercultural group of creatives, unified by a shared passion for the power of imagination and a vision for change.
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GuniBina Yarns is a majority Aboriginal-owned and managed business based in Redfern, specialising in film and video production, advertising, and creative services. We create compelling content and tell powerful stories, integrating Aboriginal consultation throughout. By listening to your dreams, we bring your vision to life, ensuring meaningful and authentic representation of diverse narratives in every project.
House of Darwin is a Darwin-based clothing brand inspired by the people, places, and culture of the Northern Territory. It makes outdoor-ready clothing and runs events that celebrate Territory creativity. Through its Foundation, it supports Indigenous communities across the Territory.
Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation is a community development organisation based in Darwin. It creates jobs, supports Aboriginal culture and enterprise, and helps people take part fully in community life. For 25 years, it has worked with urban, regional, and remote communities across the Darwin Daly Region of the Northern Territory.
Kawal Pictures is a Supply Nation-registered Sydney-based video production, drone video and video training agency. We provide pathways to employment for First Nations camera operators, producers, editors and graphics whizzes. And we make excellent video.