07/02/2018
Delivering Procurement with Impact: Social Procure...
Organisations across Australia are exploring innovative new approaches to achieving social objectives through procurement, as part of their commitment to the triple...
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SMALL CHANGE,
BIG IMPACT.
Over the past nine years, Social Traders has been a pioneer in the development of Australia's social enterprise sector.
To maximise social impact and change, we’re now taking on the next challenge to unlock the massive potential of social enterprise procurement.
Over the next three months, Social Traders will be transitioning to a new business model, working with corporate and government buyers to make changes to their procurement processes and link social enterprises to new contract opportunities.
Join the social procurement revolution
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WHAT IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE?
Social enterprises are business that trade to intentionally tackle social problems, improve communities, provide people access to employment and training, or help the environment.
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07/02/2018
Delivering Procurement with Impact: Social Procure...
Organisations across Australia are exploring innovative new approaches to achieving social objectives through procurement, as part of their commitment to the triple …
24/10/2017
Victorian Infrastructure Plan represents huge oppo...
Melbourne not-for-profit Social Traders has welcomed the Victorian Infrastructure Plan as a $1.2 billion opportunity for Victoria’s social enterprise sector, and the …
09/10/2017
Youthworx Productions: Meet Amelia Mazis
For the past three years, Amelia Mazis has worked as a production assistant with Youthworx, a social enterprise media production company that …
26/09/2017
EVENT: Connecting Procurement to Social Impact
Organisations across Australia are exploring innovative new approaches to achieving social objectives through procurement, as part of their commitment to the triple …
20/09/2017
Youthworx Productions: Meet Matthew Thumpston
After leaving home at a young age, Matthew Thumpston moved to Melbourne and pursued his love of media and photography. After completing …
05/09/2017
Meet the SEWF 2017 Australian Bursary Fund Recipie...
Meet the 63 Australian social enterprises selected to receive an Australian Bursary Fund to support them to attend and participate at the …
15/08/2017
Australia Post: Delivering Outcomes through Social...
On Tuesday 18th July, Australia Post was announced as a multiple award winner at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) …
10/08/2017
Brotherhood of St Laurence: Building Employment Pa...
‘Given the Chance’ is a Social Traders’ certified social enterprise – operated by the Brotherhood of St Laurence - that works with …
09/08/2017
Youthworx Productions: Putting a Spotlight on Supp...
Youthworx is a Social Traders’ certified social enterprise media production company, providing training and employment to disadvantaged young people. Jon Staley, General Manager …
03/08/2017
Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation: Meet Catherine...
Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation (LMCF) CEO Catherine Brown shares her passion for supporting social enterprise to address key social issues and her …
01/08/2017
CQ Cultural Consulting: Opening New Opportunities...
CQ Cultural Consulting (CQ) is a Social Traders’ certified social enterprise that works to raise the awareness and impact of cultural diversity …
25/07/2017
It's ST Crunch time!
Meet the five start-up social enterprise proposals taking part in the second ST Crunch accelerator program for 2017. Over the next four months, …
25/07/2017
Time to Shine For Five of the Best Victorian Socia...
Social Traders congratulates five start-up social enterprise proposals into the second intake for Social Traders’ Crunch accelerator program for 2017. Joining the ten …
04/07/2017
Social Traders’ Crunch Supporting Young Social E...
We’re currently looking for two young social enterprise leaders to take part in Social Traders’ Crunch start-up accelerator with two youth places …
26/06/2017
Highlights from the Social Enterprise Conference 2...
On Wednesday 21 June, 250 delegates from across Australia attended the 5th annual Social Enterprise Conference 2017. Themed “Activating Australia’s Social Enterprise …
26/06/2017
Social Enterprise Conference 2017: Photo Gallery
21/06/2017
Australian Social Enterprise Leaders Announced to...
63 Australian social enterprises have been announced as successful recipients of the Social Enterprise World Forum Australian Bursary Fund. Designed to provide assistance …
19/06/2017
Building Better Social Enterprises: Supporting Aus...
Founder & Advisor, Shasta Stevic, and Business Development Manager, Francis Meade, share their insights on providing support for Australia’s workforce and working …
14/06/2017
Building Better Social Enterprises: Supporting the...
Indigenous Employment Partners (IEP) is a wholly Indigenous owned and operated enterprise with a mission to provide culturally appropriate employment, recruitment and …
07/06/2017
ST Crunch Start-Up Accelerator Opens 2nd Round for...
Social Traders is running a second round of the Crunch start-up accelerator program in the second half of 2017, providing early stage social …
24/10/2017
Victorian Infrastructure Plan represents huge oppo...
Melbourne not-for-profit Social Traders has welcomed the Victorian Infrastructure Plan as a $1.2 billion opportunity for Victoria’s social enterprise sector, and the...
Read More09/10/2017
Youthworx Productions: Meet Amelia Mazis
For the past three years, Amelia Mazis has worked as a production assistant with Youthworx, a social enterprise media production company that...
Read More