Empowering Vulnerable Young People Into Employment Success

We are a social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable young people through meaningful employment, practical work experience and ongoing support

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Our Impact In Action

  • A young woman with curly red hair, pale skin, and a nose ring, smiling in a restaurant or cafe with natural light and wooden decor.

    Hospitality

    Social Engine Kitchen is the heart of our hospitality enterprise, delivering tailored kiosk services across Melbourne while training young people in hospitality

    DISCOVER HOSPITALITY
  • Variety of baked goods including cupcakes with pink frosting and blue flower toppers, chocolate-covered treats with sprinkles, fruit-filled pastries, and mini sandwiches with ham and vegetables.

    Catering & Events

    We provide quality, reliable catering for workplaces and events, with every order helping create practical training and employment opportunities

    VIEW OUR SERVICES
  • A woman with short dark hair and dark skin is smiling and leaning over a large cardboard box on a wooden table in a warehouse, wearing an orange safety vest over a black shirt, with shelves and stacked pallets in the background.

    Logistics & Warehousing

    Specialising in detailed batch jobs that larger co-packers often avoid — while providing hands-on logistics and warehousing training for our participants

    LEARN MORE
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A young woman with pinkish blonde hair, wearing a black polo shirt and a denim apron, standing in front of a counter at a cafe or snack bar, smiling at the camera.

Our Purpose

Our non-profit organization is dedicated to driving meaningful change by leveraging resources and expertise to support impactful initiatives. With a commitment to transparency and accountability, we work diligently to create a lasting difference in our community.

Why We Exist

  • “For the first time in my life, I had people believe in me. Social Engine helped me get out of a dark place and now I can see a future for myself"

    SOCIAL ENGINE KITCHEN PARTICIPANT

  • “I feel like I have grown on the inside and am excited about my future opportunities.”

    Francis - Social Engine Hospitality Employee

  • “I feel like a phoenix rising from the ashes of anxiety.”

    Josh - Social Engine Kitchen

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Gifting for Good

From gift cards and coffee cards to beautifully curated grazing boxes, our corporate gifting options are designed to thank, celebrate, and connect. Every purchase supports meaningful training and employment opportunities for young people — making your gift one that truly gives back.

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Our partners

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  • Close-up of the Degani logo in black text on a white background.
  • The image features the letters 'VMCH' in large, bold, orange-red font.
  • Logo of a lion's face with a stylized mane, and the word 'WHITELION' beneath it.
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Impact, served daily..

A variety of pre-made sandwiches and wraps arranged in boxes, including wraps filled with greens and meats on the left and multiple types of sandwiches with various fillings on the right.
Assorted baked goods including cupcakes, cookies, and pastries displayed in a bakery. The cupcakes are decorated with pink frosting and edible flowers. There are cookies with chocolate and sprinkles, and a variety of small pastries.
A variety of snacks including cheese cubes, grapes, blueberries, sliced meats, crackers, cherry peppers, and sauces.
Assorted sliced fruits including strawberries, blueberries, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, grapefruit, orange, dragon fruit, and cherries.
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