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  • Social Enterprise Forum Co-Design Workshop

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC), in partnership with Impact Seed, is hosting the first ever WA Social Enterprise Forum over two days in August 2023! This event will bring together hundreds of sector leaders across a diverse array of social enterprises, industry, community services, government, philanthropic, intermediaries, impact investors, and industry/peak bodies. We want… Continue reading Social Enterprise Forum Co-Design Workshop

    Free
    Event Series Social Enterprise Forum Co-Design Workshop

    Social Enterprise Forum Co-Design Workshop

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC), in partnership with Impact Seed, is hosting the first ever WA Social Enterprise Forum over two days in August 2023! This event will bring together hundreds of sector leaders across a diverse array of social enterprises, industry, community services, government, philanthropic, intermediaries, impact investors, and industry/peak bodies. We want… Continue reading Social Enterprise Forum Co-Design Workshop

    Free

    FKUP Nights Perth X Bloom X WASEC: Youth Special

    The Bloom Centre for Youth Innovation 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA

    A global movement and series of events where stories of failure are shared. Each month, at events around the world, we get three or four people to face a room full of strangers to share their own fuckup. Stories of businesses that go bust, partner deals that fall out, products that have to be recalled,… Continue reading FKUP Nights Perth X Bloom X WASEC: Youth Special

    Research, evaluation and impact frameworks in dynamic social enterprise settings

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Join the network fusing theory and practice in social entrepreneurship! In this month's talk, Kate will share STREAT’s impact measurement journey over the last 13 years. She will also describe how Moving Feast approaches M&E and impact measurement across an emergent ecosystem of activities. Each month we hear from thought leaders straddling the theory and practice of social… Continue reading Research, evaluation and impact frameworks in dynamic social enterprise settings

    Free

    People, Purpose & Planet: Embedding Circular Economy & Sustainability Into Social Enterprise

    Perth City Farm 1 City Farm Pl, East Perth, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    WASEC invites you to a panel, Q&A and networking afternoon where you will hear from WA social enterprises who are kicking goals in the circular economy & sustainability space. Listen to start-up stories, pick-apart greenwashing, identify barriers and opportunities in the sector, meet like-minded people and gain tools and resources to help you embed sustainable… Continue reading People, Purpose & Planet: Embedding Circular Economy & Sustainability Into Social Enterprise

    WA Social Enterprises: Certify as a business for good!

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The world has changed. So has business. Now is the time to get recognised as a certified social enterprise. Almost 500 Australian social enterprises have chosen certification - WA is a very small portion of those certified. Are we ready to join the community of game changers? WASEC invites you to join us and Social Traders… Continue reading WA Social Enterprises: Certify as a business for good!

    Free

    Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise

    online Western Australia, Australia

    WASEC and Impact Seed invite you to join an insightful webinar Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise. Discover the world of impact investing and unlock the potential it holds for your mission-driven venture. During this webinar, you will: 💸  Impact Investing 101: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what impact investing is and how… Continue reading Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise

    Journey to Impact WA – stories of impact-first investing

    The Wentworth Building 2/300 Murray Street, Perth, WA

    In the first of a series of 2024 events, Philanthropy Australia, Spinifex Trust and Impact Seed welcome you to join us for an evening of conversation and learning from foundations and investors.  Your 3 key takeaways from this event will be: Hear stories from impact investors taking an impact-first approach Learn about WA's new Catalytic Impact Loan Fund Connect… Continue reading Journey to Impact WA – stories of impact-first investing

    FREE

    WASEC & Impact Seed: Open Door Session

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Join us on Tuesday, 23 April at 9am for a monthly Open Door Session, a new collaboration between the Western Australian Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) and Impact Seed, tailored for all stages of your social enterprise journey. Whether you're a newcomer, a recently approved WASEC member, or an established entrepreneur, these online gatherings are designed to provide the support you need.… Continue reading WASEC & Impact Seed: Open Door Session

    FREE

    Buying the Good Stuff: Creating a Marketplace for Social Enterprise

    FORM Gallery 4 Shenton Road, Claremont, WA

    Increasingly, governments and organisations are leveraging their purchasing power for social good. This practice is known as social procurement and global spending has surged to around $14 trillion. It matters to consumers too - research shows that despite rising living costs, 61% of consumers will pay more to an ethical business that has a social impact.… Continue reading Buying the Good Stuff: Creating a Marketplace for Social Enterprise

    $25

    Sustainability Practitioners Networking Sundowner

    The Globe 495/497 Wellington Street, PERTH, WA, Australia

    Would you like the opportunity to network with other individuals who are as passionate about sustainability as you are? Well here is your chance. The Sustainability Practitioners Network are hosting a networking sundowner to bring like minded people together to talk about practicing sustainability. Meet potential clients, collaborators or professionals who can help you with your… Continue reading Sustainability Practitioners Networking Sundowner

    $20

    WA Impact Economy Forum 2024

    Fraser's Kings Park 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, Australia

    Innovation meets impact at the inaugural Western Australian Impact Economy Forum 2024, a one-day event aimed at showcasing WA's thriving impact economy. Join more than 80 local and national sector leaders spanning impact investors, early stage to established First Nations and non-Indigenous social enterprises, industry experts, community service organisations, and government representatives to share knowledge, stories and drive change in WA's social innovation and impact… Continue reading WA Impact Economy Forum 2024

    $156.65

    Getting a Grip on Climate Emotions: Leading in the Face of Climate Change

    City of Perth Library 573 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    It's time for the Net Zero Network to try something a little different... Many members of the community have expressed concern about the emotional toll working towards combating climate change can take. In this meetup, Keith Hutchings will explore the opportunities for forming a group to discuss, in a safe space, the concerns that climate… Continue reading Getting a Grip on Climate Emotions: Leading in the Face of Climate Change

    $15