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Tag: Social Enterprise / Impact

10×10 Perth | Thursday 28 May 2026

10×10 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 10×10?: 10×10 builds the networks that back innovative not-for-profits (NFPs) taking on Australia’s toughest social challenges. We do that by fuelling a thriving movement through our flagship events and building a venture philanthropy funding ecosystem that unlocks new and better philanthropy.

Constellations Convergence 2026

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 of transformation and purpose.

Learn more and register

DEADLINE: Churchill Fellowship

The Fellowship provides funding and support for Australians to travel overseas (typically 4-8 weeks) to investigate a topic they’re passionate about. The only requirement? You need to bring what you learn back to Australia and share it with others. Applications open 26 Feb 2026.

You don’t need a degree. You don’t need to be an academic. You can do a Churchill Fellowship on any topic, provided there is a benefit to Australia and your community by you sharing your knowledge or skills. You need curiosity, commitment, and a clear vision for how your learning will create positive change.

Perth information sessions

5 March 2026 at 5.30 pm (AWST), Australian Institute of Management WA (76 Birkdale St, Floreat)

7 March 2026 at 10.00 am (AWST), Access Care Network Australia (ACNA) (5 Sangiorgio Ct, Osborne Park)

From Cost to Value: Understanding Economic Evaluation

From Cost to Value: Understanding Economic Evaluation
Develop the skills to assess cost-effectiveness, value for money, and economic impact using practical evaluation techniques that support strategic decision-making.

This evidence-informed session is ideal for professionals in government, not-for-profits, corporate social responsibility, social enterprises, and consultancy firms. Through applied learning, real-world examples, and accessible frameworks, you’ll gain the confidence to use economic evaluation methods that demonstrate the true value of your programs and initiatives.

WA International Women’s Day 2026 – Leaders Breakfast 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 person for an inspiring morning with a special breakfast honoring the remarkable women who have shaped WA’s history.

Social Impact Incubator Showcase 2025

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 and vision.

Each founder will showcase their work, offering insights into their social mission and the impact they aim to create.

Hear from: Circular Fashion Council, Little Go Getters, LJM Memorial Hospice, StrideMate, Safe Call Up, What Unites, Panacea Design, Green Skills Inc, Kinship Farms, Women On the Tools, Carers WA, Tharanga De Silva, Kuda Ndlovu, and Emem Udo.

Why attend? Join funders, mentors, sector leaders and aspiring social entrepreneurs discovering WA’s next generation of impact-driven startups. Whether you are exploring your own social enterprise journey or looking to support emerging ventures, connect with the community shaping Business for Good in WA.

WASEC Information Session

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.

Accelerating Innovation Systems: how ICBs can drive innovation adoption

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 innovation in commissioning cycles
  • Leveraging the wider innovation ecosystem
  • Real-world examples of successful adoption

DEADLINE: Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Program

Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants encourage participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics leading to STEM education and careers.

What do you get?
Grants between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for projects that increase women’s and girls’ participation in STEM and entrepreneurship.

Who is this for?
Australian businesses, publicly funded research organisations, vocational education and training providers, TAFE institutions and not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that support women and girls to build STEM skills and succeed in STEM education and careers.

About the program
The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship program supports investment in gender equity initiatives that aim for lasting systemic change by eliminating barriers for women’s participation in STEM education and careers, and entrepreneurship.

The grant opportunity provides funding to deliver co-designed projects that:

  • reduce and/or mitigate systemic and cultural barriers to participation in STEM education, careers, innovation and entrepreneurship by girls and women
  • reduce the multiplier effect of intersectional barriers to participation, development and leadership of girls and women in STEM education, careers, innovation and entrepreneurship
  • address inequality or discrimination against girls and women in STEM education, careers, innovation and/or entrepreneurship, by either:
    • increasing awareness and understanding of the barriers to participation of girls and women in STEM education, careers, innovation and/or entrepreneurship
    • increasing participation, development and leadership of girls and women in STEM education, careers, innovation and entrepreneurship, including senior leadership and decision-making positions in government, research organisations, industry and businesses
    • broadening and strengthening networks and support for girls and women in STEM education, careers, innovation and entrepreneurship.