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WASEC Christmas Gift Guide

Gifting the Good Stuff! Check out our curated collection of WA social enterprises offering unique gifts your friends and family will treasure!

Governance Unlocked: Navigating Legal Structures for Social Enterprises

Governance Unlocked – slidesDownload WASEC’s Governance Unlocked workshop (October 2024) featured Keith Rovers from MinterEllison and Chelsea Stanway from Impact Seed. Both bring a wealth of experience in the social impact sector, guiding nonprofits and emerging entrepreneurs in establishing compliant enterprises that can access funding and other opportunities.

Building a better economy: prioritising impact over profit

The inaugural Impact Economy Forum, held at Kings Park, Perth, welcomed a diverse group of 200 attendees ranging from social entrepreneurs, government officials, and industry experts to passionate community leaders and investors. This groundbreaking gathering was not just about discussions; it was a convergence of synergy, innovation, and a shared vision for a better tomorrow.

WASEC Spotlight: Learning from Aboriginal Enterprise

Watch the recording of an incredible morning spent at Goolugatup for the WASEC Spotlight: Learning from Aboriginal Enterprise event.

The Value of Work Integrated Social Enterprise (WISE)

Measuring impact is simply the act of recording and understanding the impact you create. Managing your impact takes this further to use the information collected through impact measurement to make decisions that guide your organisation, its strategic direction and the programs, products and services you offer.

The Lowdown on Impact Measurement

Measuring impact is simply the act of recording and understanding the impact you create. Managing your impact takes this further to use the information collected through impact measurement to make decisions that guide your organisation, its strategic direction and the programs, products and services you offer.

Building Your Founding Team

Behind every successful social enterprise lies a dedicated founding team that drives its vision, strategies, and impact. Building the right founding team is a pivotal step in shaping the foundation of your venture, and it involves careful consideration, alignment of values, and the distribution of responsibilities.

The Five Impact Models of Social Enterprise

These models outline how ventures create change through their operations, structures, and approaches. From seamlessly integrating impact into core operations to fostering change through supply chains, let’s unravel the five impactful models that are shaping the way businesses drive positive change.

Attributes of a Social Entrepreneur

If you’re exploring the world of social enterprise and its profound impact in Australia, this comprehensive guide will provide insights into the concept, its historical context, the political landscape, and its significance in comparison to traditional businesses and nonprofits.

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

Alex Humphry (Impact Investment and Advisory staff member at Impact Seed) presents an introductory webinar about the world of impact investment. This presentation is tailored to startup social enterprises looking to gain a better understanding of impact investment and how it can be used to help scale business operations and social/environmental impact in WA.

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