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Tag: Social Enterprise / Impact

WA Social Enterprise Awards

Across Western Australia, social enterprises are transforming lives – creating jobs, empowering communities, protecting our environment, and building a fairer, more inclusive economy. Now it’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible people behind that change.

Join the WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) for a night of celebration, connection, and impact at the inaugural WA Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – the first event of its kind in WA dedicated entirely to celebrating our state’s purpose-led businesses and social innovators.

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Digital Foundations for Social Start Ups

Join us for this interactive 3-hour workshop designed specifically for small social enterprises looking to leverage technology more effectively, delivered by Zentient.

Presented by Zentient, a WASEC-endorsed social enterprise that specialises in building digital cultures for purpose-driven organisations. Founded in 2021 by James Audcent and Steven Hodgskin, Zentient has grown to become one of Perth’s most innovative tech consultancies dedicated to the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors. Their team combines deep technical expertise with a genuine understanding of the unique challenges facing mission-driven organisations.

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DEADLINE: DITF International Youth Innovation Challenge 2025

“Digital Transformation for Environmental Sustainability”
The Innovation Youth Innovation Challenge 2025, part of the Diversity and Innovation Techfest (DITF) 2025, an flagship event of Marginpreneur invites young changemakers – higher education students 18-30 years old (colleges, universities) from across the globe to present innovative ideas, prototypes, or projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
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Young Change Agents Future of Our Regions Design Challenge Showcase

The challenge asked students to “Imagine it’s the year 2035. Your regional community is healthier, happier and even more connected. Your challenge is to identify problems that might prevent this future, then create your solution!”

Hear from the Challenge finalists who will pitch their ideas, and will be joined by Judges who will share their feedback.

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DEADLINE: iMOVE IEP2 Impact Fund

The IEP program contributes to iMOVE’s overarching mission to advance the development and adoption of technologies that improve Australia’s transport systems, through high-impact R&D collaborations.

The funding initiative that seeks to accelerate the evolution of ideas, products and services that will make a significant contribution to the Australian transport and mobility sector.

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Impact Investment in a West Australian Context

This webinar will explore the capital landscape in WA, including specific case studies from Impact Seed’s own loan fund, illustrating the potential of impact investment to reconcile financial and social goals.

About the Presenter: Chuck Berger leads Impact Seed’s social enterprise capacity building and impact investment work, joining social entrepreneurs with the expert advice, relationships and access to capital needed to optimise their operations and growth plans.

 

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DEADLINE: Impact100 Grants

In 2025, Impact100 WA will consider applications for initiatives that aim to meet the following objectives:

  • Make a significant and measurable difference to an under-served cause or population in WA.
  • Address a specific need, for a specific duration and achieve specific measurable outcomes.

As guidance, donors to Impact100 WA have a preference for:

  • Initiatives that deliver more widespread outcomes.
  • Lesser-known, smaller Western Australian based not-for-profit organisations.

Focus Areas

Applications are invited for any one of the following focus areas:

Arts & Culture – Initiatives that cultivate, develop, and enhance the cultural and artistic climate in WA.

Education – Initiatives that provide learning opportunities or improve access to education for children and/or adults in WA.

Environment – Initiatives that restore, preserve, revitalise or enhance the natural or recreational surroundings of WA.

Health & Wellness – Initiatives that positively impact the mental and/or physical well-being of people in WA.

Family & Community – Initiatives that strengthen and enhance the lives of children, families and communities in WA

 

WAAEH Pulse Session

“The Western Australian Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH) is an independent coalition of individuals and organisations united by a shared commitment to end homelessness in Western Australia.

Pulse Sessions are a key part of how we drive progress – bringing together community members, sector stakeholders and experts to learn, collaborate and develop solutions that address the complex challenges in our homelessness system.

Our Strategy to end homelessness outlines five critical focus areas:

  1. Housing
  2. Prevention
  3. A collaborative approach
  4. Data and research
  5. Community capacity building”

A Future by Design – Deep Dive – Global Thinking & Future Trends

A Future by Design – Academy of the Future is an innovative initiative aimed at propelling Western Australia into the global spotlight of innovation. In partnership with leading thought leaders and industry experts, this program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest advancements shaping the future of technology, leadership, and innovation.

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DEADLINE: WASEC Social Enterprise Awards 2025

Across Western Australia, individuals and organisations are driving positive change for our communities, environment, and economy. This June, the WASEC Social Enterprise Awards 2025 will celebrate the social entrepreneurs delivering goods and services that empower regional communities, break down employment barriers, and tackle some of society’s biggest challenges – from domestic violence and homelessness to childhood poverty.

For the first time ever, social enterprise is taking centre stage in WA – and you can be part of this milestone moment! Nominate your favourite entrepreneur or business before 2 May 2025. Check out the award categories below and start your nomination today!

Innovation category for these awards:

Innovation in Social Enterprise Award

Recognising a social enterprise using innovative approaches, models, or technologies to address social or environmental issues in Western Australia.