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This page helps people discover and connect with organisations across the ecosystem. Each organisation curates its own profile, helping others understand who they are, what they do, where they work, and the expertise and services they bring to the sector. As a community-led resource, it will grow and evolve through your input. We facilitate updates and improvements, helping keep information current, useful and accessible for the broader ecosystem. On 23 June 2026, we launched a map view (beta). If something doesn't work as expected, please let the team know at team@understorey.org.au.
Put your organisation on the directory and map. Increase your visibility and help others find and connect with you.
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Catalysr is an award winning startup incubator for migrant and refugee entrepreneurs (aka migrapreneur) across Australia. Our vision is to create an Australia where every migrant and refugee has the skills, resources, networks and opportunities to succeed.

At the Centre for Experiential Learning, we believe learning should be active, meaningful, and built to last. We work with schools, not-for-profits, and businesses to design experiences that move people - literally and figuratively - by turning big ideas into hands-on, human-centred programs.
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CSI Swinburne, established in 2014 within Swinburne's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, is an industry-engaged research and teaching centre. As part of the CSI national network, it explores the intersection of social entrepreneurship and technology, focusing on social enterprise, community services innovation, employment equity, and impact measurement.
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Change Coffee is a World Vision social enterprise that creates positive impact through every purchase. When you buy from Change Coffee, you help fund World Vision Australia’s work. We source specialty grade products from ethical supply chains like Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and B Corp. Our team carefully crafts, batch roasts, and packages our award-winning coffee in Blackburn, Melbourne, distributing online and wholesale across Australia and partnering with brands to make an even greater impact.

Cherished Pets is a veterinary social enterprise with a BIG mission. We provide veterinary care and interconnected social services that support the health and wellbeing of both pets and people. We are proudly the world's first B Corp vet and the first veterinary organisation in Australia that focuses on the human-animal bond to enhance the health and wellbeing of people, pets and communities.
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Based in Sydney, Circle Paints is Australia's only social enterprise dedicated to saving house paint from landfill. We collect high quality surplus interior and exterior paint from trade and sell it at half price, enabling customers to save money and reduce carbon emissions and waste at the same time.
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The City of Parramatta actively supports social enterprises, promoting sustainability and ethical business practices. To foster growth, the Council offers Social Enterprise Grants for local initiatives, a Good Gift Guide featuring ethical gifts from local enterprises, the Pitch for Good crowdfunding event for new social entrepreneurs, and the Shop for a Cause campaign, helping residents identify social enterprises in the area.
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Cleanable property maintenance services is a work integrated social enterprise dedicated to delivering professional cleaning services while creating jobs for those facing employment barriers. We provide sustainable, paid cleaning employment to individuals who have difficulty finding and keeping a job, offering 100% Award wages and ongoing training to support their growth. Founded by Westgate Community Initiatives Group Ltd in 2005, Cleanable ensures all profits are reinvested into the community through employment, training, and up-skilling programs.
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Common Ground Project is a regenerative farm and social enterprise that promotes food security by creating fair access to locally grown, healthy food.

Commonsight is a social enterprise based in Western Australia. A social enterprise is a business that trades to create social or environmental benefit. Commonsight helps organisations manage change in a way that works for the people doing the work every day. It works with education providers, government, and purpose-led organisations.
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Community Capacity Builders builds community capacity in three ways. It builds the capacity of (1) communities to address wicked problems, (2) social enterprise ecosystems and disability service providers to support autistic innovators and autistic social entrepreneurs, and (3) changemakers such as community leaders and social entrepreneurs to create social impact.

Community Flower Studio (CFS) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that sells floral arrangements, indoor plants, and art to support youth mentoring programs. All proceeds help young people build resilience, gain life skills, and find meaningful employment, particularly those facing mental health challenges. Through creative workshops and hands-on support, CFS fosters growth and opportunity, empowering youth to thrive in tough circumstances, much like succulents in dry climates.
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Coralus is a dynamic community of change-makers driving transformational impact through innovative initiatives, projects, and businesses. Members contribute and access resources—skills, connections, funds, and support—at their own pace, creating a self-sustaining, pay-it-forward ecosystem. This collaborative network accelerates ventures and collective efforts to create positive, world-changing change.
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Corner Store Network is a Melbourne based social enterprise empowering communities by putting an earned dollar in a person’s pocket through ethical, direct coffee trade, food preservation and climate action, focusing on preserving the planet for future generations. We're proud to have our commitment and action represented through our Social Traders Certification.

Country Universities Centre (CUC) Southern Shoalhaven is driving change in regional education by empowering our local communities to fulfil their potential through higher education.

Creating Chances is Australia's first Social Enterprise that engages young people through their common passion for sport, Creating Chances makes impacts in the areas of social inclusion, education, employment, and health.

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.

CreativePivot facilitates strategy and stakeholder engagement to drive sustainable business outcomes. We support collaboration, sustainability, and integrity through expert advisory, facilitation, and training services.

CrossLife Crossroads is a welcoming, Christian community program for people with varying disabilities and their families and carers.

Cultivating Community is a Victorian social enterprise with over 25 years of experience supporting people facing food insecurity, social isolation, and barriers to employment. Through food growing, garden services, and education, it creates community connection and meaningful pathways to work.