Social enterprises that get you moving
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 Australia's first social enterprise leisure management company. Its work is focused on providing education, services, and opportunities to those most in need. Its purpose is to reduce physical inactivity and improve population health, while providing access to training and employment for people from marginalised communities as a work integration social enterprise (WISE). This is summarised in its purpose statement of "enabling well-being without boundaries."
Visit their website: collectiveleisure.com.au
Strive Motion
Based in: Bondi Junction, 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 aims to become the best adventure tourism destination in Australia, while making a difference to the local community. With social enterprise at its heart, the challenge is to generate long-term, sustainable growth and create employment opportunities for young locals.
Visit their website: angrybulltrails.com.au
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