Social enterprises that get you moving
Published 26 September 2025
There are key things we all need to stay healthy, and physical exercise is one of them. These social enterprises (businesses that put people and planet first) are all about getting people moving in ways that improve health, confidence and social connections.
Photo credit: Collective Leisure
Collective Leisure
Based in: Western Sydney, NSW
About: Collective Leisure is a certified social enterprise, proudly recognized as a “business for good” by the Australian regulator Social Traders and internationally accredited with the People and Planet First certification. Our core mission is to reduce health inequity through innovative programs that promote physical activity and well-being, specifically tailored to underserved communities.
These programs include assisting individuals in their mental health recovery, reducing social isolation and loneliness among seniors, supporting people with disabilities, delivering culturally responsive programs, and facilitating digital inclusion for young people, seniors, and refugee and migrant women. Furthermore, as a Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE), Collective Leisure is committed to creating meaningful training and employment opportunities for young people from refugee backgrounds within the sport and leisure sector.
Visit their website: collectiveleisure.com.au
Strive Motion
Based in: Eastern Suburbs & South Eastern Sydney, NSW
About: Its vision: A world where ageing is active, inclusive, and empowering; where every older adult has the right to age healthily, maintain independence, and live with dignity. Its mission: To make movement accessible for older adults by offering inclusive, affordable group exercise programs. It empowers every senior to move, connect, stay independent, and thrive. It runs exercise classes for over 60s.
Visit their website: https://strivemotion.com.au/
Velocity Empowerment
Based in: Ultimo, NSW
About: Tackling gender-based violence through Emotional, Mental, and Physical Self-Defence. It runs prevention and early intervention programs with universities, community groups, and workplaces to empower at individual, organisational, and community levels.
Visit their website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/velocity-empowerment/
Angry Bull Trails Limited
Based in: Tenterfield, NSW
About: Angry Bull Trails creates impact through world-class trails, a vibrant trail centre and a bold social enterprise that employs & empowers youth, grows community, and drives sustainable tourism
Visit their website: angrybulltrails.com
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