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Social Enterprise/Entrepreneurship Research Higher Degree Students Convene for One-Day Forum in Brisbane - Jan 5th, 2012

On Monday 28 November, 2011 The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at QUT supported a one-day forum for Australian research higher degree students working in the fields of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. Given that social enterprise researchers often operate in diverse departments from a range of disciplines and are spread across Australia, the forum sought to initiate a community of scholarship in the field of social enterprise/entrepreneurship.

Social Enterprise Christmas Gift Ideas - Dec 15th, 2011

Still looking for a Christmas gift? Why not give a gift with impact from one of these social enterprises. You can buy online and have your order shipped, or visit one of the locations to hand-pick your gift.

CERES Fair Food

Understanding Community Recycling Businesses and their Impacts - Dec 15th, 2011

Initial finding of survey

Social enterprise quote-of-the-year - Dec 14th, 2011

We would like to end the year on a positive note with an article about BHP CEO Marius Kloppers' call for greater social good, particularly highlighting his remark about social procurement.

The For-Benefit Enterprise - Dec 12th, 2011

by Heerad Sabeti

We are in a new era. For-profit businesses are tackling social and environmental issues, nonprofits are developing sustainable business models, and governments are forging market-based approaches to service delivery. Out of this blurring of traditional boundaries, a different model of enterprise is emerging, driven by entrepreneurs who are motivated by social aims.

Events

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Buy Nothing New Month - Posted: Dec 20th, 2011

A campaign for conscientious consumption. It's like FebFast for wasteful consumption.

Event Date: October - Annually

WORKSHOP: An Introduction to Social Enterprise - Posted: Dec 14th, 2011

For anyone who is interested in social enterprise and would like to learn more.

Event Date: Wednesday, February 15 2012 (9am - 1pm)

Leaders' Edge Lunch: Not-for-Profit Legislation Changes - Posted: Dec 13th, 2011

A new statutory authority, the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) will become a national regulator for the NFP sector.

Event Date: Thursday, 15 March 2012

The Social Enterprise Exchange - Posted: Dec 12th, 2011

The world's biggest social enterprise event

Event Date: Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Third Sector Expo 2012 - Posted: Dec 12th, 2011

FREE professional development for NFPs

Event Date: 16-17 April 2012