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Social Enterprises
Close Social Enterprises
Open Social Enterprises
What is Social Enterprise?
Learn about what defines a social enterprise
Browse the Directory
Search social enterprises in Western Australia by industry or service
Getting Verified
Find out how to become a verified social enterprise
About WASEC
Events
Programs
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Leading Change: Diverse Voices in Micro Social Enterprise
Watch our Leading Change: Diverse Voices in Micro Social Enterprise panel event and learn more about opportunities offered through diverse leadership for micro enterprise.
Impact Café Online: Turning Purpose into Measurable Impact
Watch our Impact Café Online: Turning Purpose into Measurable Impact workshop delivered by Lotterywest, and read out tips for applying for grants.
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.
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.
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.