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Applications Open - School for Social Entrepreneurs Melbourne Accelerator Program - May 9th, 2013

The Melbourne Accelerator Program provides an exciting opportunity for up to 14 exceptional individuals to work collaboratively with a talented team of facilitators, business experts and seasoned entrepreneurs to either launch or grow an innovative social enterprise.

Business Breakfast with Peter Holbrook - It's the right time for social enterprise - May 3rd, 2013

Peter Holbrook is one of the world’s leading figures on social enterprise. In 2011 he moved from CEO of Sunlight Development Trust, one of the premier social enterprises in England to lead one of the most influential social enterprise peak bodies in the world, Social Enterprise UK.

Peter will talk about the evolution and progress of social enterprise in the UK over the last 10 years. Social enterprise has attracted national attention for providing innovative local solutions to community needs, and a model for the devolution of public services

Applications for Young Social Pioneers 2013 are now open. - Apr 24th, 2013

The Young Social Pioneers program is a 12-month fellowship for young changemakers aged 18 to 29 who work with purpose and passion for a social cause.

An initiative of the Foundation for Young Australians, Young Social Pioneers (YSP) connects inspired young changemakers, develops their leadership skills and supports their vision for social change.

As a Young Social Pioneer:

Sustainable Social Enterprise Project - Apr 24th, 2013

Recognising the need to build sector responsiveness and resilience and ultimately move towards a social enterprise model, the Australian Government has committed to a series of initiatives to help realise this vision and to prepare Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) looking to transition to a social enterprise model.

The Sustainable Social Enterprise Project is delivered over the coming months by a consortium consisting of SVA, Social Firms Australia, Matrix on Board and Social Traders.

Social enterprise - too much froth on the coffee? - Apr 24th, 2013

The Information Daily, by Dr John Blackmore, 11 April 2013

There’s an inescapable buzz around social enterprise. From relative obscurity, social enterprise in our recession hit economy, is now a concept whose time has apparently come. However, there are some clouds obscuring the bright rays of enterprise.

Events

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Understanding Financial Reports - Workshop - Posted: May 14th, 2013

Unlocking the power of financial information to empower Non-profit decision-makers

Event Date: 23 July 2013

Introducing Co-design workshop - Posted: May 13th, 2013

The Australian Centre for Social Innovation workshop on co-design.

Event Date: May 27th & 28th

Community Asset Building Workshop - Wollongong, NSW - Posted: May 10th, 2013

A workshop focused on building an understanding of community finance and its use for asset ownership by non-profit organisations.

Event Date: 20/06/2013

School for Social Entrepreneurs Melbourne Information Night - June 3 - Posted: May 9th, 2013

Interested in launching or growing a social enterprise?

Event Date: Monday June 3

2013 Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) in Calgary, Canada - Posted: May 1st, 2013

Leveraging Markets and Innovations to Solve Social Problems

Event Date: 2-4 October, 2013