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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.
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As social innovation experts, Impact Boom's advisory services, initiatives, programs and partnerships help people & planet to thrive. Visit their website (www.impactboom.org) to find the support and insights you need to turn your ideas into maximum positive impact. Impact Boom is a Certified Social Enterprise and B Corp.
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Impact Business School has a goal of equipping 1 million business leaders with the tools, knowledge, and education to solve pressing social and ecological challenges by 2030. The institution champions responsible leadership and impact-driven business models, empowering leaders and organisations to innovate, achieve sustainable growth, leading with purpose and integrity.

IMPACT Community Services empowers individuals and communities by providing employment, training, disability support, and social services. Established in 1978, we foster independence, inclusion, and opportunity through person-centred support, helping people overcome challenges, gain skills, and achieve their goals for a stronger, more connected community.
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Impact Investing Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating the growth of impact investing in Australia and participating in international efforts to grow the market globally.

Impact North is a community for Northern Australian innovators who are creating social, environmental and cultural impact through their businesses. We are building a collaborative peer network to motivate and support our entrepreneurs. Impact North is an initiative of Enterprise Learning Projects.

Includovate is a global feminist research incubator and social enterprise founded in 2019. It partners with governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and businesses to design evidence-based solutions for people most excluded from power and opportunity, working across more than twenty countries to advance gender equality, social inclusion, and justice.
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The Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) is an independent social enterprise dedicated to strengthening governance within not-for-profits and social enterprises. As a specialised governance network, ICDA offers accredited courses and resources tailored to the community sector, including not-for-profits, school councils, sport clubs, and local councils. Through a range of programs— from lunch and learns and short courses to in-depth certificates—ICDA covers essential topics like leadership, conflict resolution, fundraising, and financial management, providing practical, self-paced, and workshop-based learning to meet sector needs.
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Intelife is a social enterprise based in Western Australia, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives.
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Intertwine envisions a just, inclusive society where everyone thrives with health, representation, and self-determination. Our purpose is to dismantle systemic power structures, ending marginalisation through education, connection, and resilience. We promote gender, cultural, and racial justice as a registered charity, with integrity, inclusion, and transformation at our core. Intertwine supports organisations at any stage with services like cultural assessments, tailored training (anti-racism, intersectionality), diversity strategy evaluations, and community-building for diversity professionals.

Invictus Health is a leading Australian team of health experts dedicated to mental wellbeing and overall health. We empower individuals to thrive through compassionate, evidence-based care. Our team blends expertise, experience, and friendliness to support each person’s unique journey toward improved mental and physical wellbeing in a supportive, community-focused environment.
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IronSights provides affordable, high-quality IT support and security solutions tailored for not-for-profits and social impact organisations. Our services include 24/7 support, proactive cybersecurity (Fortify), and penetration testing, helping organisations achieve compliance with standards like the Essential Eight while maximising value through Microsoft not-for-profit (NFP) incentives.
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Jess Cossens Consulting supports purpose-driven organisations with impactful, strategic projects. Jess is an expert facilitator, trusted executive advisor, methodical problem solver and effective project manager. If the problem is worth solving, Jess is there to walk alongside you to help you solve it.

Jigsaw is a social enterprise that trains and transitions people with disability into mainstream employment. Through a holistic approach, Jigsaw provides work-readiness training, real workplace experience, and ongoing support to help individuals gain transferable skills, secure paid employment, and thrive in inclusive workplaces.

Joss Fenton Consulting is a Tasmanian advisory firm specialising in financial management and strategic consulting for not-for-profit organisations. We empower purpose-driven entities to enhance their impact through tailored financial strategies and governance support.
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Joy of Giving is a non-profit dedicated to sustainability education and community engagement. We focus on promoting reuse, reducing waste, and empowering children and families through initiatives like Toy Swaps. Our mission is to create a positive environmental impact while fostering joy and social connection.

Juno is the only gender-specific, non-faith-based service in Melbourne’s north. We support women, trans, gender-diverse people and children experiencing homelessness, family violence and systemic disadvantage, including financial hardship, trauma, mental health challenges, substance use, or contact with the criminal legal system.

Jurien Bay Community Resource Centre is an independent not-for-profit based in Western Australia. We enhance local liveability by providing access to government services, digital skills, referral support, and opportunities for economic, social and community development.
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Just Gold is Australia's first management consultancy and creative agency that is an accredited social enterprise. We deliver management and social impact consulting, digital production and creative solutions. Our team includes highly skilled professionals from vulnerable groups. Profits support pro-bono services for those tackling social issues but lacking access to resources.

Karuna Dawn is a social impact organisation empowering vulnerable communities through education, skills training, and sustainable development. Focused on women's empowerment, ethical practices, and community resilience, Karuna Dawn partners with local initiatives to produce handbags, journals and accessories to create lasting change and dignity-driven opportunities across disadvantaged regions.

I, Kate Leury Nielsen am a strategist and writer. Helping organisations, agencies and founders bring ideas to life with strategic, creative and practical advice to move thinking off the page and into action.