10x10 Melbourne | Thursday 30 October 2025

Thursday 30 October 2025

Want to help accelerate social innovation in VIC?

The grand challenges of our time, such as homelessness, addiction, and mental health, can't be solved by single solutions working in isolation. 10x10 is where people who care about social innovation come to connect, and this event is hosted by a committee of volunteers! Join us on 30 October 2025 for a shark-tank style pitch and crowdfunding event to support three exceptional early-stage Non-profit Organisations (NFP) innovating to solve social challenges in VIC.

The three NFPs we'll be supporting are:

Mobilise – Tackling Homelessness with Innovation

Mobilise creates opportunities for people to forge their own paths out of hardship through empowerment and autonomy. Believing in connection for change, the organisation builds meaningful partnerships to work towards a fairer future. Relentless in seeking innovative solutions and compassionate in delivery, Mobilise is changing how homelessness is addressed and understood in Australia.

HALT (Hope Assistance Local Tradies) – Suicide Prevention for Tradies

HALT is a national grassroots charity focused on suicide prevention among tradies and apprentices. Through Save Your Bacon breakfasts, safeTALK sessions, and community outreach at workplaces, TAFEs, sporting clubs and Men’s Sheds, HALT raises awareness and connects people with local and national support services. Their HALT-Friendly Clinics program links attendees directly with GPs and psychologists who specialise in men’s mental health and suicide prevention.

Gather My Crew – Coordinated Care in Tough Times

Gather My Crew transforms how Australians give and receive support during life’s toughest moments. Their HelpTech tools and HelpTips guidance turn offers of help into practical, coordinated action so no one goes through hardship alone. By empowering everyday people to step up with confidence, Gather My Crew is building stronger, more caring communities.

Donate to attend and help make a difference

By making a tax-deductible donation of $100 giving you access to the event, you’re directly helping these organisations to grow their impact. Upon arrival, two ‘pledge tokens’ worth $50 each will be provided to each attendee – you’ll select and donate your tokens to the organisation that resonates with you on the night. As an added bonus, on the night you will also be able to enjoy complimentary drinks and nibbles thanks to our generous sponsors, networking opportunities, and a live auction.

How the shark-tank style event works:

• Arrive for networking with values-aligned professionals 

• Listen to 3 innovative NFPs pitch for 5 minutes each 

• Hear the questioning from our 'Sharks for Good' who help unpack the mission, business model and sustainability 

• Ask your own questions of the NFPs 

• Vote for your preferred organisation with your two $50 tokens

• Engage with further fundraising by getting involved with the raffles and auctions

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What is 10x10?

10x10 builds the networks that back innovative not-for-profits (NFPs) taking on Australia’s toughest social challenges. We do that by fuelling a thriving movement through our flagship events and building a venture philanthropy funding ecosystem that unlocks new and better philanthropy.

Who we support
The organisations we support punch above their weight. They’re under seven years old, have revenue less than AUD3M and are using innovative solutions to solve societal challenges across cause areas including domestic violence, homelessness, recidivism, mental health, accessibility and food insecurity.

Some examples of organisations we've supported that have gone on to do big things include OrangeSky Laundry, Confit Pathways and This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS).

Can't attend but interested in getting involved?
➡️ Donate to support through this Humanitix link
➡️ Volunteer for the next committee
➡️ Sponsor the event with your company

Contact events@10x10philanthropy.com

Thanks to our partners for making this event possible
10x10 is grateful to our volunteer committees and partners who play a crucial role in supporting our work to help accelerate social innovation in Australia.