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Tag: Social Enterprise / Impact

Local Jobs for Social Enterprises

  • Are you a social enterprise that employs vulnerable people?
  • Would you like to hire more people more but need funding and wrap around support to do so?
  • You could be eligible for up to $10,000 to support a trainee or apprentice back into work after being long-term unemployed

The Commonwealth government has committed to supporting social enterprise as the mechanism for overcoming barriers to employment. This was outlined first in the ‘Working Future: The Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities‘ and then in the recent Federal Budget as part of a $54 million commitment for a Paid Employment Pathways Package.

The ‘WorkFoundations’ program supports individuals back into employment through social enterprise and other suitable businesses. Specifically, $21.9 million has been set aside to pilot an initiative that will see job-focused social enterprises funded to work directly with people with complex barriers, giving them the support they need to get back to work.

Join our webinar on Wednesday, October 9th to find out how you can benefit from the opportunities offered by Workforce Australia and the Local Jobs Program.

DEADLINE: Better World Awards

AUTM’s Award competition recognizes technology transfer professionals worldwide who support a better world through the commercialization of academic research. 

How do I apply?
To be considered for the 2025 Better World Project Award, please submit your tech transfer office success story by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sept. 30, 2024. It’s your chance to promote your good work, and the positive impact your research makes in the world. Plus, you may win the cool trophy, awarded at the 2025 AUTM Annual Meeting.

Who is eligible to submit a story?
Anyone can submit an innovation success story to the Better World Project database as long as four criteria are met:

  • The featured technology is licensed.
  • A product is for sale or a prototype is in use.
  • The technology highlights a successful partnership between academia and industry.
  • The technology has experienced a major milestone since 2018 (a startup was formed, a product was released, venture funding round was closed, a regulatory milestone was achieved, etc.).

Contributing to a thriving culture of social innovation across WA

Are you an individual who is looking to make a difference, has strong social capital and a go-get attitude? Or a funder who wants to support innovation in the not-for-profit sector in WA? Then this event is for you!

In a collaborative effort, Meshpoints and 10×10 are working to create a thriving social innovation culture that supports early stage innovation in the not-for-profit sector in WA 🌱✨

In 2021, 10×10 raised $441,000 from one crowdfunding event for three innovative not-for-profits; Ocean Heroes, The Underground Collaborative and Zero2Hero. This event was led by a volunteer committee of ten individuals who wanted to make a difference.

After a short hiatus 10×10 is looking to return to WA. With fresh leadership and an exciting new model of venture philanthropy that supports our crowdfunding events, 10×10 is able to provide not-for-profits with seed capital and a pathway to transformational funding.

Ensuring that we’re firmly rooted in the WA innovative network we have partnered with Meshpoints to collaboratively work towards contributing to a thriving social innovation culture in WA 🌟🤝

We’re now looking to connect with individuals for our next Perth 10×10 Committee and with funders who are excited by our ambitious vision. 

Lotterywest Grants Impact Cafe & Networking Event (Kalgoorlie)

Join the Lotterywest Knowledge & Insights team to discover how to make more of an impact with your future initiatives and grant applications

Ready to elevate your next initiative or grant application to make a real impact? Join us at one of the upcoming Lotterywest Impact Café & Business Connect Networking sessions, where you’ll gain insights, build connections, and celebrate the power of collaboration.

Impact Café Session: 4 – 6 PM
Led by the Lotterywest Knowledge & Insights team, this informative two-hour session offers a unique opportunity for existing and potential grant applicants to deep dive into the world of outcomes-based initiative design for social impact. You’ll gain valuable tips on designing effective outcomes, evidencing your impact, and crafting strong acquittal strategies. Beyond the learning, this session is a great chance to network with peers from across the not-for-profit and local government sectors. Connect over coffee, exchange ideas, and develop new collaborations that could shape future initiatives—all while enjoying a refreshing afternoon tea.

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Business Connect Networking Session: 6 – 8 PM
After gaining insights and making connections in the Impact Café session, stay with us for the Business Connect Networking session, where the focus shifts to celebrating success and building even stronger ties. Enjoy delicious refreshments while meeting the local lottery retailers whose efforts help make these grants possible. You’ll hear inspiring impact stories from grant recipients, showcasing how every contribution from our retailers leads to positive outcomes for Western Australian communities. This session not only offers a chance to share your story but also to build meaningful connections with the retailers who are integral to your success.

Lotterywest Grants Impact Cafe & Networking Event

Join the Lotterywest Knowledge & Insights team to discover how to make more of an impact with your future initiatives and grant applications

Ready to elevate your next initiative or grant application to make a real impact? Join us at one of the upcoming Lotterywest Impact Café & Business Connect Networking sessions, where you’ll gain insights, build connections, and celebrate the power of collaboration.

Impact Café Session: 4 – 6 PM
Led by the Lotterywest Knowledge & Insights team, this informative two-hour session offers a unique opportunity for existing and potential grant applicants to deep dive into the world of outcomes-based initiative design for social impact. You’ll gain valuable tips on designing effective outcomes, evidencing your impact, and crafting strong acquittal strategies. Beyond the learning, this session is a great chance to network with peers from across the not-for-profit and local government sectors. Connect over coffee, exchange ideas, and develop new collaborations that could shape future initiatives—all while enjoying a refreshing afternoon tea.

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Business Connect Networking Session: 6 – 8 PM
After gaining insights and making connections in the Impact Café session, stay with us for the Business Connect Networking session, where the focus shifts to celebrating success and building even stronger ties. Enjoy delicious refreshments while meeting the local lottery retailers whose efforts help make these grants possible. You’ll hear inspiring impact stories from grant recipients, showcasing how every contribution from our retailers leads to positive outcomes for Western Australian communities. This session not only offers a chance to share your story but also to build meaningful connections with the retailers who are integral to your success.

Students Doing Good Challenge

Calling all passionate changemakers!

Do you want to make real impact while developing in-demand skills? Join us for this collaborative event, where you’ll have the opportunity to design and deliver innovative solutions to address local challenges, in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to co-create a brighter, more sustainable future for the City of Fremantle.

Work alongside students from Murdoch, Curtin, Edith Cowan, and UWA in a fun, immersive 1.5-day intensive (30th – 31st August 2024). Gain valuable skills and knowledge from industry experts, mentors and leaders from local government, business, and academia, as their guidance will equip you with critical real-world insights and learning.

This is your chance to:

  • Contribute your ideas to the future development plan of Fremantle.
  • Develop essential industry skills and knowledge for your career.
  • Build connections with like-minded peers and mentors.

DEADLINE: Thriving Suburbs Program

The Thriving Suburbs Program drives urban economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout urban, suburban, and peri-urban communities of Australia.

What do you get?

Funding is between $500,000 and $15 million to cover 50% or more of eligible expenditure.

Who is this for?

Incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local government agencies or bodies.

Australian Zero Homelessness Summit 2024

The Summit provides an opportunity for people and organisations across a broad range of sectors, industries and levels of government to come together and work towards an end to homelessness in Australia.

The Summit will facilitate the opportunity to hear directly from communities around the world that have ended homelessness or are making significant progress towards this goal. It will also showcase the efforts of Australian communities working to end homelessness through Advance to Zero (AtoZ), as well as other initiatives under the WAAEH’s 10-year Strategy and the AAEH’s Allied Networks.

WiTWA – DEI Masterclass – Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Join facilitator Rose Paley and guest speakers Amber Anthony and Emily Kendall as they provide a diversity, equity and inclusion masterclass on neurodiversity in the workplace.

We will explore the value of neurodiversity in the workplace, inclusive hiring practices, understanding neurodiverse peers, creating safe spaces, having difficult conversations, stories of success through neuro-affirming approaches, and the role of neurotypical allies.

WA Impact Economy Forum 2024

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 investment ecosystem.

With an exciting lineup of local and national speakers, engaging panels, and invaluable networking opportunities, this is your chance to connect with visionaries and shape the impact landscape. Don’t miss out!

Speakers and panelists include:

Special guests include:

Stay tuned for more speakers and guests to be announced!

The inaugural WA Impact Economy Forum is proudly hosted by Impact Seed, WA’s premier impact advisory.