Australia’s first network of not-for-profit social enterprise funeral services, who offer affordable, meaningful funerals that meet people’s cultural and emotional needs and support healthy bereavement practices.

We have 3 successful social franchises in Illawarra NSW, Mid North Coast NSW, and Canberra with a history of sound business management and successful outcomes:

• Over $10M savings to communities
• 1,000+ families assisted with Benevolent Fund or at-cost funerals
• 99% customers surveyed reported they received a funeral that was value for money and were able to access the funeral service they wanted
• Reduction in long-term grief outcomes (7%) rather than national average (10-15%)

We are working to start up in 7 more communities:

• Far North Queensland
• Geographe, WA
• Geelong, VIC
• Gippsland, VIC
• Tasmania
• Western Sydney, NSW

Our Purpose
Traditional funeral services are often:

• expensive, lead to family debt
• one-size fits all
• not focused on holistic care of people who have lost someone
• not addressing complicated grief

Our Solution

Non-profit, purpose-driven, social franchise, community-owned, Benevolent Fund

Funeral services that:

• are affordable, meaningful and personalised
• focus on holistic care, prevention of complex grief
• include after-death care, funeral arrangements, community education, choices for family participation

Madalah is Western Australia’s largest First Nations‑led scholarship provider, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from regional and remote communities to overcome educational disadvantage through access to high‑quality secondary and tertiary education. We are driven by the belief that education is the foundation for generational change and self‑determination.

Our scholarships go beyond school fees, delivering targeted Student Outcome Support such as tutoring, camps, and enrichment activities alongside a culturally grounded Wrap Around Support model that nurtures wellbeing, identity, and academic success. Guided by a student‑led approach, our programs are shaped by community needs and aligned with the Indigenous Social and Emotional Wellbeing framework—demonstrating through strong retention and graduation outcomes what is possible when education is paired with culturally safe, holistic support that empowers the next generation of First Nations leaders.

Life Ed NSW’s mission to empower children and young people to make safer and healthier choices through education, and a vision of healthy Australians living to their full potential. Through evidence-based, curriculum-aligned programs delivered by more than 120 specialist educators, Life Ed supports children and young people aged 3–17 to build the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

Life Ed addresses critical issues affecting children and young people, including mental health challenges, bullying, online safety, vaping and substance use, unhealthy lifestyle habits, child protection, and respectful relationships. Our programs are delivered through mobile learning centres, pop-up classrooms, schools and online platforms, ensuring equitable access for metropolitan, regional and disadvantaged communities.

Our current priorities are expanding access to preventative health education, strengthening early intervention programs, supporting schools with emerging issues such as vaping and online harms, and increasing our impact through evidence-based evaluation and community partnerships. Life Ed’s programs are evaluated and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Life Ed NSW delivers programs to over 280,000 students with results showing strong improvements in emotional wellbeing, respectful relationships, online safety and drug and alcohol awareness.

Funding will support the delivery and expansion of Life Ed’s preventative education programs, enabling more children and families to access high-quality health and wellbeing education that creates lifelong positive outcomes.

Workforce Plus is a not-for-profit and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering sustainable employment outcomes for people facing labour market disadvantage. Active across Victoria and the Northern Territory, it delivers accredited training and employment services in partnership with communities and industries.

Core Capabilities:
•Government-funded employment services (e.g., TtW, CTA, EST)
•Accredited training: community services, hospitality, retail, leadership
•NDIS mentoring and disability support
•Place-based program design and delivery
•Immersive VR training tools (CarePlays VR, WorkPlays VR)
•Specialisation in youth, Indigenous, and disadvantaged cohorts

Wheatbelt & Beyond Youth Mentoring (WBYM)is a grassroots, volunteer-driven not-for-profit organisation transforming opportunities for regional, rural and remote (RRR) young people across Western Australia. We believe every young person, no matter where they live, deserves to feel supported, valued, and connected.

Throughflexible, school-based mentoring, WBYM builds confidence, resilience, wellbeing, and aspiration in secondary students navigating adolescence in geographically and socially isolated communities.

Wheatbelt & Beyond Youth Mentoring (WBYM) is a place-based mentoring association with adult mentors supporting Year 7-10/12 DHS students in Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR) WA. WBYM runs in schools and is all inclusive, so no students fall through the gap, with the support of school staff. Mentors (from outside the community) email their mentee a minimum one email per week.

Face-to-face opportunities are offered, other forms of contact allowed with parent permission. The program is flexible, cost neutral for mentors and ongoing. Mentors/mentees remain matched for as long as the student is at the school and the mentor remains in the program. Training and ongoing support is provided to mentors/mentees, along with support to participating schools. Feedback from all parties is collected annually, a full evaluation in 2018 demonstrated great benefits to mentees, mentors, parents/caregivers, schools, communities and regions.

WBYM is volunteer run driven by passion and care. Dedicated, highly respected mentors volunteer their time, the majority participate for many years. Our diverse, passionate board are also volunteers. A fully funded annual camp brings students together for extended opportunities and social interaction.

Green Connect Farm Ltd is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Warrawong, NSW. We grow fresh, organic produce and create employment pathways for young people and former refugees through our urban farm.

At the heart of Green Connect is our 11-acre permaculture farm, where we grow seasonal fruit, vegetables, and herbs using organic principles. Our produce is shared with the local community through our weekly veg boxes, connecting people with food that is fresh, local, and grown with care.

But we are more than a farm. Green Connect provides hands-on work experience, training, and support for people facing barriers to employment. Through meaningful work and a supportive environment, participants build skills, confidence, and pathways into long-term jobs.

We also welcome the community onto the farm through programs like Farm Kindy, school visits, volunteering, and events, helping people reconnect with where their food comes from and learn about sustainable living.

Each veg box, farm visit, and partnership contributes to something bigger — a more fair, inclusive, and sustainable food system.

Green Connect is where people, food, and community come together to create lasting impact.

The Australian Overseas Foundation (AOF) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1956 that provides international scholarship opportunities for Australian apprentices and tradespeople. Its purpose is to support vocationally trained Australians to gain global industry experience and bring advanced skills and knowledge back into Australian workplaces.

Each year, AOF supports a small number of high-potential apprentices and early-career tradespeople to undertake structured international placements. These experiences enable participants to develop technical capability, broaden their understanding of industry practices, and build leadership skills.

Over its history, AOF has supported more than 350 Australians across a wide range of trades, including electrical, automotive, engineering, construction and advanced manufacturing. AOF works in partnership with industry, employers and training organisations to identify candidates and facilitate meaningful international learning opportunities.

AOF’s programs are focused on knowledge transfer, with participants expected to share their learning on return to contribute to industry development in Australia. Through this model, AOF aims to strengthen workforce capability, support innovation, and ensure Australian tradespeople are equipped to engage with emerging technologies and global industry trends.

Speak & Share is a community-driven mental health charity founded by three teachers who experienced firsthand the challenges of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Motivated by a desire to create meaningful change, the organisation was established to provide safe, engaging, and relatable spaces where individuals can openly connect, reflect, and support one another.

At its core, Speak & Share delivers interactive workshops and programs across schools, sporting clubs, and workplaces, with a strong focus on early intervention and prevention. These sessions are designed to build emotional awareness, strengthen communication skills, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conversations. By equipping participants with practical tools and encouraging vulnerability in a supportive environment, Speak & Share empowers individuals to better understand themselves and those around them.

The organisation has experienced rapid growth, reaching hundreds of students, athletes, and employees each year. Its programs are tailored to suit different audiences, ensuring content is age-appropriate, relevant, and impactful. Speak & Share also collaborates with local communities, businesses, and partners to expand its reach and accessibility, including subsidising workshops for schools in need.

Driven by authenticity and lived experience, Speak & Share continues to build a strong reputation as a trusted voice in the mental health space. With a clear vision to expand nationally, the organisation aims to foster more connected, resilient communities where every individual feels heard, supported, and empowered to Speak & Share.

The Polly Farmer Foundation's purpose is to deliver culturally responsive academic enrichment ‘Follow the Dream’ programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that develop knowledge, confidence and self-belief, inspiring and empowering students to achieve their school and career aspirations.

The Polly Farmer Follow the Dream program provides after school tuition and mentoring to aspirant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary and secondary students. Students feel proud, connected and capable, with family and community engagement in a culturally safe and high-expectation environment. Extra curricular activities including career, leadership and cultural camps which are offered to students who meet attendance and academic targets. Graduates are supported through our alumni program with access to career guidance and financial assistance.

The Polly Farmer Foundation delivers generational change driven by Aboriginal excellence, improved outcomes and a more equitable, inclusive education system.