Give with purpose: 5 social enterprises for gifts with impact

Image: Brainwave Bikes

This holiday season, make your gift-giving count by shopping with certified social enterprises. Whether you're buying for loved ones, staff, or clients, you can choose presents that not only delight but also support positive change.

Certified social enterprises focus on creating social and environmental impact through high-quality products and services. They have various impact models:

• providing employment and training for marginalised people;

• delivering accessible products and services to meet community needs; and

• redistributing profits by donating at least 50% of profit or revenue to charity partners.

Some even combine all three! With over 600+ certified social enterprises in Australia, your purchase can help drive real change.

Find social enterprise gifts

Not sure where to start? Use our Social Enterprise Finder to discover a variety of gifts that support meaningful causes. Whether you need handmade, eco-friendly, or unique gifts, we’ve got you covered.

Check out gifts from some of our Grow Program participants:

HoMie

Support young people experiencing homelessness with HoMie, a Melbourne-based streetwear brand. All profits fund the HoMie Pathway Alliance, which provides retail training and job opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Gifting HoMie’s stylish streetwear helps young people overcome hardship and gain valuable skills.

Brainwave Bikes

Choose Brainwave Bikes for an eco-friendly gift. They refurbish second-hand bicycles, reducing landfill waste and supporting Brainwave Australia, a charity that aids children with brain illnesses. Their work experience programs for young people with disabilities make every bike purchase a gift that supports families in need and benefits the environment.

The Beautiful Bunch

Brighten someone’s day with flowers from The Beautiful Bunch, a Melbourne florist that creates job opportunities for women from refugee backgrounds. Every bouquet helps these women build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workforce. Enjoy beautiful flowers while making a social impact.

SisterWorks

Find unique, handmade gifts from SisterWorks. This certified social enterprise helps women from refugee and migrant backgrounds achieve financial independence through their crafts. Each purchase supports these women’s empowerment and financial security.

Green Collect

Choose Green Collect for quality second-hand furniture, IT and electrical equipment, ethical products and notebooks. Every purchase supports waste reduction while creating job opportunities for disadvantaged job seekers in the resource recovery sector.

Give with purpose this holiday season

By buying from certified social enterprises, you’re not just giving gifts—you’re helping to build a more inclusive and equitable Australia. It’s easy to create a positive impact with every purchase.

Ready to start shopping? Visit our Social Enterprise Finder today to discover gifts that give back.