Define Social Enterprises as Organisations that: a. Are led by an economic, social, cultural, or environmental mission consistent with a public or community benefit; b. Trade to fulfil their mission; c. Derive a substantial portion of their income from trade; and d. Reinvest the majority of their profit/surplus in the fulfilment of their mission A Social Enterprise is an organization or initiative that marries the social mission of a non-profit or government program with the market- driven approach of a business. – The Social Enterprise Alliance (USA)

Examples of Social Enterprise’s in Australia Australia Disability Enterprises –Businesses developed to employ people with a disability that are unable to work in mainstream businesses Intermediate Labour Market Companies –Businesses that undertake commercial work in order to train, support and employ disadvantaged job seekers and then transition them into mainstream jobs. Charitable Business Ventures –Commercial businesses established by charities to generate revenue which is reinvested in their charitable purpose. Social Firms –Businesses that undertake commercial work in order to create employment for people with a disability

Social Enterprises Seek to generate a profit from trading through the sale of products or services and for purpose of delivering social or environmental benefits to communities. May create employment and training for disadvantaged job seekers, Provide services to meet community needs, or Generate income for charities for not-for-profit groups. Profits generated are used to fulfil their mission Source: Social Traders

WISE Employment Ltd is a not for profit organisation founded in 1992 to enrich the community by empowering people through employment Our Mission - Guiding and Inspiring people to realise their potential and achieve fulfilling vocational goals. Our Vision - Enriching the Community - Empowerment through Employment

Melbourne & Sydney Tasmania A division of Melbourne WISE Employment Ltd Social Enterprises

Clean Force Property Services A Case Study For Social Change. A division of

REAL PEOPLE REAL WORK REAL WAGES A division of

About Clean Force Our Employees Over 90 permanent and casual Employees Approximately 60% of employees with a disclosed disability  Majority with an enduring, complex psychiatric illness. Over 80% diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders Of the remaining employees approximately 22% identify as having a disadvantage in regards to labour market participation  Long term unemployed, live in social housing, migrant / refugee background Employees average of 12 to 15 Hours Per Week, with some employees working over 25 Hours Per Week  Over 5,500 Hours of paid employment worked in a month. Eligible Employees supported to complete Vocational Training to Certificate III in Asset Maintenance Established in 2001, Clean Force is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing employment for people with disabilities and other disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our Customers Customer base now in excess of 130 Private, Public and Community sector business services. –Offices, Training and Community Facilities, Transitional Housing and Entertainment Venues –Telstra, AMES Australia, Berry Street, Brotherhood of St Laurence, City of Whittlesea, Queen Victoria Women's Centre, NEAMI National –Service over 280 sites per week situated throughout Melbourne Metro Area. About Clean Force What our Customers Say “Their prices have been competitive and their quality of work is of a high standard. As an organisation we are proud to be associated with Clean Force who provide the bridge for people to enter the workforce – people who, without that assistance, would often remain excluded.” Michael Marrett, National Contract Specialist – Telstra “We have come to appreciate Clean Force Property Services’ reliable performance and pro-active service delivery. The fact that Clean Force Provide employment and support to marginalised members of our community is an added bonus and aligns with our own organisational mission” Maree Symons, Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing and Administration – AMES Australia

Our Customers – Our Partners

Our Commercial Services Commercial Office Cleaning –Vacuuming, dusting, kitchen, toilets and washroom cleaning, sweeping, mopping and waste collection Specialist Cleaning Services –Window washing, carpet and upholstery steam cleaning, tiled, timber and vinyl floor rejuvenation Hygiene and Waste Services –Sanitary disposal, full range of hygiene supplies, Kerbside Waste Collection, Secure document destruction. Garden Maintenance Clean Force is a professional commercial cleaning service that wins and keeps customer contracts against conventional businesses in the open market by competing favourably on price and consistently providing a high quality of service. We work with our customers to develop their understanding the benefits of employing people with disabilities and build awareness of the capabilities of people with a disability and promote inclusion. About Clean Force

Milestones. In 2009 Clean Force achieved its first $1 Million Dollars in annual revenue Awarded Australian Social Enterprise of the Year (Large), 2014 Highly Commended Mental Health Employer Excellence – Victorian Public Health Care Awards In 2016 – Clean Force total annual revenue will exceed $3.6 million. Since commencing business operations Clean Force has generated in excess of $23 million in revenue  88% of revenue is the result of our commercial activities.  12% is generated through Disability Assistance Funding through DSS Since employees with disabilities or disadvantage commenced Certificate II & III in Cleaning Operations/Asset Maintenance with 62% successfully completing.

Our Growth and Funding.

Social Impact A division of Employees experience significant positive changes with improvements in their mental health and personal wellbeing The supportive environment is beneficial to other disadvantaged employees who are have re-entered the workforce Increased earnings, spending power and self-sufficiency and independence The Government receives direct cash benefits due to Clean Force which are equivalent to its investment. Increased savings from welfare payments spent less time in the hospital or utilising other government sponsored medical services. This creates significant savings to the government Reduce stigma associated with mental illness and capacity of people with mental illness to work Improved relationships with immediate family & friends

“Working has really helped myself esteem, I really didn’t think much of myself for a while because I didn’t feel like I was contributing to society. But since I started at Clean Force, I’ve started to build up that part of my life”. Supported Employee 2014 “…I used to have to borrow money off my mum. Now I can save money for things that are important to me. I recently bought my first car…” Supported Employee September 2012 “Being employed has helped me focus on other areas of my life, “I don’t have to be the best – I can just be the best I can be”. Supported Employee September 2015

The Clean Force Support Model A short video A division of

Award Winners 2014 Social Enterprise of the Year (Large) 2014 Darebin Better Business Awards 2014 NBAA Human Resources 2014 Vic Public Healthcare Awards 2014 NBAA Business Excellence Awards

We would like to thank Baptist Care for the opportunity to speak to you today. A division of A Social Enterprise of WISE Employment Ltd.