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  • 10×10 Perth

    Perth WA Western Australia, Australia
    Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour

    Want to help accelerate social innovation in WA? Join on 6 November 2025 at His Majesty's Theatre for a high-energy, high-impact night – a shark-tank style pitch and crowdfunding event supporting three exceptional early-stage NFPs innovating to solve WA’s toughest social challenges. Hosted by a committee of passionate volunteers, this is where bold ideas get […]

    $100

  • WA Sports Innovation Update & Insights

    SportWest, SportHQ 203 Underwood Avenue, Floreat, WA, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    Join us for an engaging session on the latest developments in Western Australia’s sports innovation ecosystem, featuring key industry leaders and changemakers. Update: ASTN WA – What’s Next? Craig Hill – Co-Founder, ASTN Craig will provide an update on upcoming ASTN programs and events, as well as outline future opportunities to get involved in the […]

    Free

  • Founder Wellbeing with Kay Foss

    Lawson Flats 4 Sherwood Court, Perth, WA, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    Running a business for good can be deeply rewarding - but also incredibly demanding. While social enterprises aren’t frontline services, their work often means supporting people in crisis or tackling complex social challenges, all while juggling the day-to-day realities of running a business. It’s meaningful work - but it can also be exhausting. Balancing care, […]

    Free – $25

  • Higher Education Summit: Fit for Purpose? The Future of Governance, Regulation and Impact of the Australian Higher Education Sector

    Fox Lecture Theatre, UWA Crawley, Australia
    Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation

    Australia’s higher education sector stands at a critical juncture. One shaped by enduring constitutional tensions embedded within our federated system. Historically, universities have operated under a delicate balance between Commonwealth funding and oversight, and state-based legislative and regulatory frameworks. Recent landmark initiative including the Australian Universities Accord, the formation of Jobs and Skills Australia, the […]

    $165

  • Entrepreneurial Learning in 2026: from vision to action

    E3 Connect Series (Entrepreneurial Education Exchange)
    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    E3 Connect is a thriving online community designed to empower educators in fostering the next generation of change makers. Entrepreneurial Learning in 2026: from vision to action Join for the final session of 2025, which will delve into planning for the Four Pillars of Entrepreneurial Learning in your own school context for 2026. This interactive workshop will […]

    Free

  • Social Enterprise Day – WASEC Sundowner

    The Rechabite 224 William Street, Perth, WA, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    Join Western Australia’s growing business-for-good community for an evening that’s equal parts networking, inspiration, and purpose. This WASEC Sundowner brings together social enterprise founders, partners, and supporters from across the state to connect, share wins, and spark new opportunities for collaboration. Expect real conversations, practical connections, and a genuine sense of what’s happening across WA’s […]

    Free – $25

  • WASEC Information Session (online)

    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    Held every second month, these sessions are your chance to connect, learn and share. Get an inside look at WASEC, meet fellow social entrepreneurs, ask big questions and explore the world of social enterprise. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wasec-information-sessions

    Free

  • Accelerating Innovation Systems: how ICBs can drive innovation adoption

    online , Australia
    Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation

    Innovation Unit will unpack their work with The Health Foundation and nine ICBs across the country. They have been exploring how strategic commissioning can be used to accelerate evidence-based innovations that reduce inequalities and improve lives. This session is designed for those doing the work moving beyond the theory to share practical insights on: Embedding […]

    Free

  • WASEC Information Session

    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    Held every second month, these sessions are your chance to connect, learn and share. Get an inside look at WASEC, meet fellow social entrepreneurs, ask big questions, explore the world of social enterprise, and let WASEC know how they can better support your impact.

    Free

  • Social Impact Incubator Showcase 2026

    The Platform 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, Australia
    Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour

    Celebrate the inaugural WA Social Impact Incubator cohort Join WASEC to celebrate 16 visionary social entrepreneurs building the future of social enterprise in Western Australia. Over six months, with support from mentors and sector experts, these founders have been developing startups that respond to critical social challenges. Now they are ready to share their progress […]

  • WA International Women’s Day 2026 – Leaders Breakfast Event

    Fraser's Restaurant 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, Australia
    Awards Night / Celebratory Event

    Join For Purpose leaders for a morning of connection, reflection, and celebration as we mark International Women's Day 2026. Speakers: Professor Lyn Beazley AO Dr Hilda Turnbull Mary Nenke Andrea Musulin Hon Maryka Groenewald MLC Hon Julie Freeman MC Jasmin Diab CSC GAICD Professor Samar Aoun AM Miquela Riley Sarah Sfakianakis Attend online or in […]

    $101.27

  • Constellations Convergence 2026

    Perth Cultural Arts Precinct Perth, WA, Australia
    Conference / Summit / Symposium

    Constellations Convergence is a one-day, not for profit gathering exploring how purpose, impact and possibility can reshape the way we work, leave and lead.  Through bold ideas, honest storytelling and surprising collaborations, constellations showcases voices fro across diverse orbits of influence from artists and athletes, scientists and technologists, advocates and entrepreneurs each sharing real experiences […]

    $88 – $200

  • Meshpoints Town Hall: Introducing Our Resilience & Wellbeing Challenge

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    Join the second Meshpoints Town Hall of 2026, which will share key updates, introduce new opportunities, and outline how you can get involved in the next phase of Meshpoints’ Challenge-led funding model. Key announcements and opportunities include: 🧠 Introducing Challenge #2: focused on resilience and wellbeing for founders across WA’s innovation ecosystem. This will be […]

    Free

  • 10×10 Perth | Thursday 28 May 2026

    The Platform 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, Australia
    Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour

    10x10 is where people who care about social innovation come to connect, and this event is hosted by a committee of volunteers! Join on Thursday 28 May 2026 for a shark-tank style pitch and crowdfunding event to support three exceptional early-stage Non-profit Organisations (NFP) innovating to solve social challenges in WA. What is 10x10?: 10x10 […]

  • 15 years of the Centre for Social Impact at UWA

    UWA Business School 8716 Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, Australia
    Awards Night / Celebratory Event

    The event will feature reflections on our teaching and research and engagement as well as a panel discussion on "The Future of Social Impact in WA: Systems Reform, Community Leadership and Collaboration". Beyond the stage discussions, this celebration is all about enjoying yourselves! Grab a drink, relax, and connect with fellow local change-makers in our […]

  • Impact North Funding Sources Panel [online]

    online , Australia
    Information Session / Launch

    Join us for a practical conversation that makes philanthropy and grants easier to understand, focuses on respectful relationship-building, and leaves you with clear next steps for your business. What we’ll cover What philanthropy is, and how it’s different from grant funding. How to build the relationship over time to funders A simple way to explain […]

  • UNAA(WA) Inclusive Futures: Leadership, Accessibility and Innovation in WA

    Curtin University , Australia
    Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation

    Inclusive Futures is an opportunity to come together to explore what true inclusion looks like, learn from leaders with lived experience, and discuss how we can create communities where everyone can participate, belong and thrive. Hosted by the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations Association of Australia WA (UNAAWA) in collaboration with Curtin University, this […]

  • 2026 Tech4SickKids Launch @ NAB

    NAB Headquarter Perth 100 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
    Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation

    Technology and Innovation: Changing the Lives of Sick Kids in Western Australia Join leaders from across healthcare, technology, government and industry for the official launch of Tech4Sick Kids, a strategic partnership between WAITTA and Perth Children's Hospital Foundation. Hear from The Hon Minister Stephen Dawson MLA, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy with an […]

  • Grown in WA: Backing the Regions to lead with Purpose

    The Westin 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation

    WA's regions are full of innovation and enterprise but also facing real social challenges too. This is an invite-only working lunch roundtable bringing together leaders from across regional WA to talk about what's already working, and what's still needed. We'll explore how to leverage what's already there, grow value in place, and back social entrepreneurship […]

  • 2026 WA Social Enterprise Awards

    The Westin 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    Awards Night / Celebratory Event

    There’s never been a more important time to back local Western Australia business that’s built for good – and the Awards are your chance to celebrate the enterprises and people leading the way. Across the state, social entrepreneurs are creating jobs, strengthening communities, and tackling our biggest challenges – from homelessness and domestic violence to […]

  • DEADLINE: iF Social Impact Prize

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship

    The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible. Applying is free of charge. Every year iF Design donates EUR 100,000 to support the best projects submitted to the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE. […]

  • WA Social Impact Community Drinks – Aug 2026

    The Little Way Cafe 161 Broadway, Nedlands, WA, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    WA Social Impact Community Drinks Friday 21 August 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm Little Way, 161 Broadway, Nedlands Free event but please register your attendance for catering purposes This is a relaxed opportunity to meet up and chat with other like-minded professionals, including Centre for Social Impact UWA students and Alumni for Social Impact group. All welcome - […]

  • WBA Pitch Night Sundowner

    Olympic Kingsway Sports Club 34L Bellerive Blvd, Madeley, WA
    Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour

    This special Sundowner brings together local businesses, WBA members and community organisations for a relaxed evening of networking while showcasing the positive impact of community banking in our region. The highlight of the evening is the Pitch Night, where selected local not-for-profit organisations will pitch their projects for the opportunity to receive funding through Kingsway […]

  • DEADLINE: Meshpoints AI & Society Challenge

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Funding

    The Meshpoints AI & Society Challenge seeks collaborative initiatives that strengthen AI capability, expand access to emerging technologies, and create more inclusive pathways for Western Australians to participate in and shape an AI-enabled future, regardless of sector, stage or postcode. Projects may focus on education, entrepreneurship, community participation, technology access, industry collaboration or new approaches […]

  • Women Leadership Summit

    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, Australia
    Conference / Summit / Symposium

    A summit series across Australia delivered in partnership with UN Women Australia. Your attendance directly supports vital efforts to accelerate women's leadership, economic empowerment, safety, and resilience for women and girls.

  • Make/shift Festival

    Fremantle, WA Fremantle, WA, Australia
    Conference / Summit / Symposium

    Make/shift is a festival of future-making in and around Walyalup Fremantle. With 20 unique events across a dynamic two weeks from 4th to 18th September 2026, Make/shift Festival includes: a conversation series taking on the biggest questions of our times with the help of some of our brightest minds, a diverse public program of creative […]

  • Black Coffee Bindjareb – September 2026

    Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia 37 Dollyup Street, Stake Hill, Western Australia, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    Bindjareb Black Coffee brings together First Nations businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals, alongside industry, buyers, procurement teams and business partners looking to engage with the First Nations business sector. It’s an opportunity to build genuine commercial relationships, share knowledge and strengthen connections between First Nations businesses and organisations looking to engage, partner and procure from them.

  • DEADLINE: AI Innovators Showcase – Meshpoints 2026

    Apply online , Australia
    DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator

    Share how your Western Australian venture is using AI to deliver real-world results and be considered for the Meshpoints 2026 AI Innovators Showcase. The AI Innovators Showcase is the storytelling arm of AITAI’s Meshpoints 2026 initiative. We’re selecting twelve Western Australian innovators for multimedia case studies showing how AI is creating value in real ventures. […]

  • UNAAWA Networking for Change | Sundowner

    Faraday's Perth 216 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
    Networking / Group Meetup

    UNAAWA’s ‘Networking for Change’ sundowner is a great opportunity to meet other individuals interested in international relations, human rights, equality and diversity, climate change and much more. When: 11 September 2026, 7:00pm Where: Faraday's Perth 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 Dress Code: Smart Professional

  • From ideas to reality: STEM careers inventing change

    online , Australia
    Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation

    This special Shape Your Future webinar will explore how engineers, inventors and innovators turn ideas into real-world solutions that change the way we live, work and interact with the world around us. From identifying a problem and imagining a new solution to designing, prototyping, testing and improving, engineering and invention are at the heart of […]