We advocate for a thriving social enterprise sector
Social Traders is Australia's longest-standing industry body for social enterprise. Through our advocacy, certified social enterprises gain the recognition they deserve in government policy - unlocking greater opportunities to grow, compete, and drive social impact at scale.
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Our government submissions
We've spent over 15 years working alongside Commonwealth, state and territory governments to shape the policies, procurement frameworks and funding programs that open doors for social enterprises like yours.
From national social procurement strategy to state-level funding programs, our advocacy creates the conditions for you to compete, grow and deliver greater impact. Learn more about our government submissions.
We are on a mission at Social Traders to make social enterprise business as usual. We’re advocating for businesses to buy from social enterprise, government to create supportive policy, and government, investors and philanthropy to back the sector’s growth.
Tara Anderson, CEO Social Traders
Turning data into opportunity for social enterprise
Understanding the social enterprise sector starts with quality data. We openly share research and insights to build a clearer picture of Australian social enterprises to empower everyone from policymakers and investors to researchers and philanthropists - to make informed decisions that strengthen the sector.
What is a social enterprise?
Social Traders is Australia's national certifier of social enterprises. Since 2018, we've done more than 2,500 certifications and re-certifications, building the largest validated dataset of social enterprises in the country.
Find out what makes a social enterprise and the strength of certification.
Social impact in action
Explore some of the certified social enterprises and how they're creating a fairer, more equitable Australia.
Case Studies
Your retired tech has the power to feed Australians and drive ESG wins
Most businesses don't think twice about their old laptops. They pile up, get wiped, and quietly disappear. But for Nando's, retired tech became something unexpected. A way to put food on tables for Australians doing it tough.
Sector News
Innovation for inclusion: Australia’s first social impact kiosk delivering impact outcomes
A collaboration between Lendlease and Meals with Impact delivering meaningful change at the intersection of employment, food systems, and inclusion.
Sector News
A blueprint for social impact: What businesses can learn from Downer and GAME Traffic
A partnership that proves that business success and social impact can go hand in hand.