One platform to help you lead in social performance
Most organisations want to perform better on social outcomes but don't have everything in one place to do it consistently, report it credibly, and know exactly where to push further.
The Social Traders Member Portal closes that gap.
Ability Works
Everything your team needs. Nothing to build yourself.
Get the tools you need in one place, backed by the most trusted social enterprise dataset in the country.
Advanced finder
Find the right suppliers, faster
Don't spend hours searching for suppliers you can trust. Search Australia's largest certified social enterprise directory with the depth to find exactly what you need.
Post an opportunity
No manual matching. No cold outreach.
Post tenders, RFQs, or expressions of interest and it's matched to relevant certified social enterprises by category and location.
Social spend reporting
Turn spend data into proof of impact
Track your social spend over time and generate reports formatted and ready for leadership presentations and sustainability disclosures.
Diagnostic tools
Know before you're asked
Get a clear, evidence-based picture of where your organisation stands, and actionable recommendations for what to do next.
Advanced social enterprise finder
Find certified social enterprises across Australia
The members-only version of our social enterprise finder gives your procurement team direct access to Australia's largest certified social enterprise directory, with the depth to find what you need.
- Advanced filtering by category, service, office location, beneficiary groups, and size
- View procurement-specific documents such as insurances, references, capability statements and more
- Build and share multiple custom supplier lists across your team
Available to all membership tiers.
Post an opportunity
A direct line to suppliers who are ready to respond
Post a tender, request for quote, or expression of interest on the portal and it's matched to relevant, certified social enterprises by category and location. No cold outreach, no manual matching — just a direct line to suppliers who are ready to respond.
Included across all membership tiers with no limit on how many you post.
Social spend reporting
Transform raw data into real-world impact
Upload your spend data and get back a detailed report that goes well beyond a total figure. When it's time to report to leadership, funders, or as part of your sustainability disclosures - the data is already there, formatted and waiting.
- Total spend with certified social enterprises, tracked year-on-year
- Breakdown by beneficiary group — people with disabilities, First Nations, refugees, and more
- Geographic distribution of suppliers by state and local government area
- Social impact outcomes: employment hours, waste diverted, community goods delivered
- Top suppliers by spend, with mission focus and impact model
Available to all membership tiers.
Diagnostic tools
Stop guessing. Start showing where you are and what to prioritise next
Our diagnostics give you a structured, evidence-based assessment of your social performance across key areas, without the guesswork. Get a detailed breakdown of where you're strong, where the gaps are, and clear recommendations for where to focus next.
- Online diagnostics for social procurement and DEI initiatives
- Personalised recommendations based on your results
- Retake over time to track your progress
Available to all membership tiers.
Expert support to help your team lead on social performance
Depending on your membership tier, you have direct access to our team of social performance and procurement expert. When you need more than a platform, we're here.
Tailored supplier lists
Tell us your categories and we'll build a matched list of certified social enterprise suppliers, saving your team the search time.
Available for Connector, Game Changer, Trailblazer and Leader members.
Supplier mapping workshops
We'll work through your procurement categories and identify the best opportunities to bring in social enterprise suppliers.
Available for Connector, Game Changer, Trailblazer and Leader members.
In-house training
Our experts work directly with your team to build the skills and confidence to drive your social performance further.
Available for Game Changer, Trailblazer and Leader members.
Deepen your expertise, backed by Australia's leading social performance network
Events and community
Depending on your membership tier, use the portal to access exclusive events, including professional development sessions, Community of Practice forums, and peer roundtables designed for leaders navigating the social performance agenda.
Member resources
Practical guides, toolkits, case studies, and success stories to help you build internal capability, from making the business case to embedding social value across your supply chain.
What could your organisation achieve with Australia's most comprehensive social performance toolkit behind you?
Join the businesses already using their Social Traders membership to unlock business for good, with everything you need to act with confidence, report with credibility, and keep raising the bar.