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Webinar: Digital Foundations for Social Start Ups

Webinar: Digital Foundations for Social Start Ups

Check out the “Digital Foundations for Social Start Ups” Online webinar, delivered as part of WASEC’s Learning Community for micro social enterprises in Western Australia.

Webinar: Hopscotch Program

Kira Rikkers from Anglicare WA’s innovation team unpacks the Hopscotch model. Learn how it’s transforming employment pathways—and how social enterprises can use it to support parents facing complex barriers.

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Learning Communities

About the learning community This learning community will support micro social enterprises in Western Australia by helping them build the knowledge, connections, and confidence they need to succeed. The group will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage and small-scale social enterprises, particularly those: Led by or working with marginalised communities.

Programs

WASEC provides a number of programs for social enterprises throughout Western Australia to connect, learn, network and grow. Social Impact Incubator This highly subsidised 6 month incubator has been created to support early-stage social enterprises in Western Australia. The incubator will provide tools, mentors, networks, investment pathways and support to help turn bold ideas into a sustainable business.

Social Impact Incubator

Overview The WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) is pleased to launch our inaugural Social Impact Incubator 2025 in line with our focus to build a thriving social enterprise sector in Western Australia. This highly subsidised 6 month incubator has been created in collaboration with the local social enterprise community to support early-stage Western Australian based social enterprises.
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WA Social Enterprise Awards: Announcing our 2025 Finalists

The moment you’ve all been waiting for! We can finally share with you the finalists of the inaugural WA Social Enterprise Council Awards! After receiving 130 outstanding applications, WASEC had the tricky task of narrowing it down to just five exceptional businesses per category.

Manraj Ludher

Manraj is CFO at Good Sammy Enterprises, bringing 20+ years of financial and commercial leadership across diverse industries in Australia and the UK.
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Say It Like You Mean It: 5 Tips to Make Your Social Enterprise Story Shine

Recently, WASEC held a Storytelling for Business Workshop for its members hosted by public relations and social media agency Famiglia. Danielle Marsland and Abbey Bishop from the Famiglia team led our members through a two part workshop, with the first session centred on demystifying brand storytelling, and practical tips to tell your own brand story.

Mumma Jo’s Grocers offers affordable alternative for Boulder residents

Kalgoorlie Miner, Tue, 1 April 2025 2:00AM, Carwyn Monck Mumma Jo’s Grocers owner Joanne Palmer at her Burt Street store. Credit: Carwyn Monck/Kalgoorlie Miner Offering quality, low-cost groceries to the Goldfields community was Joanne Palmer’s motivation to enter into business. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder local recently opened Mumma Jo’s Grocers at 9 Burt Street.

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WASEC Social Enterprise Awards

Celebrate WA’s Social Impact Stars – tickets on sale now! Buy Tickets Now Across Western Australia, individuals and organisations are driving positive change for our communities, environment, and economy. On Thursday 19 June, the WASEC Social Enterprise Awards 2025 will celebrate the social entrepreneurs delivering goods and services that empower regional communities, break down employment barriers, and tackle some of society’s biggest challenges – from domestic violence and homelessness to childhood poverty.

Explainer: Social procurement and why it matters

What is social procurement? Social procurement is when organisations use their buying power to generate social value above and beyond the value of the goods, services or works being procured.  The WA Government is a significant purchaser of goods, services and works each year.

Discover WA’s social enterprises – For Blue

For Blue is dedicated to improving ocean health and supporting communities by driving sustainable growth in the Eastern Indian Ocean. Operating as a social enterprise, it donates 50% of its profits and 1% of its revenue to ocean health charities. For Blue has supported 100 innovative ventures and launched initiatives like Blue Assembly, the Engineering Ocean Solutions Conference as well as the State of the Blue Economy Forum and Report.

Discover WA’s social enterprises – North Freo Social Farm

Western Australia’s social enterprises are having a remarkable impact in their communities, harnessing the power of business to create positive change! Amy from the North Freo Social Farm shares the story behind their community farm, showcasing how they cultivate organic, seasonal produce while fostering a sense of connection and well-being within the North Fremantle community.

Discover WA’s social enterprises – Chris’ Kitchen

WA’s social enterprises are driving meaningful change, and Chris’ Kitchen is a shining example. Founded by social entrepreneur Chris, the business not only serves exceptional food for events but exclusively employs individuals facing barriers to work. Beyond creating jobs, it donates 3% of profits to fight hunger and support women-led businesses in emerging economies.

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!

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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.

Governance Unlocked: Navigating Legal Structures for Social Enterprises

WASEC’s Governance Unlocked workshop (Oct 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.

Workforce Australia webinar: Leveraging support, training and funding for social enterprise employers

On 9 October 2024, WASEC hosted a webinar with Workforce Australia to explore how WA social enterprises can address skills shortages by leveraging free training, funding, and support. The Local Jobs Program focuses on helping long-term unemployed individuals re-enter the workforce, and there is big overlap between this group and social enterprise employees.

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.

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