The purpose of this report is to highlight the potential impact that social enterprise and co-operative organisations have on addressing some of the social and economic challenges facing South Australia.

Recommendations

Co-operative and social enterprise business models gain traction when they focus on particular sectors of the economy. In order to grow a more purposeful economy, it is recommended the following sectors are prioritised:

1. Health, Aged Care and Disability Sectors
2. Creative Industries
3. Social Procurement
4. Employee Ownership
5. Community Buy-Outs