Mill House 2021 Programs Launch

Join us for the 2021 Mill House Social Enterprise Accelerator Programs and Impact Report Launch.  

This year, we will also be featuring four community social enterprises who have been part of our programs and are seeking support (funding & and in-kind) for their new initiatives.    
 
Each year Mill House Ventures evolves its programs to best meet the needs of the emerging and growing for-purpose venture sector.   

This year, we are focusing on social enterprises that support our region’s post-COVID recovery by providing support for individuals that are disproportionately impacted including youth, women, migrants, those working in creative industries.   

For changemakers who are thinking of starting a for-purpose venture, the program launch will be a great opportunity to learn more about the services and programs specifically on offer at the Mill House, the social innovation node of the Canberra Innovation Network.

Who’s invited?  Social impact investors, community development practitioners, students and alumni of our various programs.  Basically- Anyone!  We believe that any one can be an agent of change using for-purpose business enterprise and our programs to attract very diverse people—from all walks of life, levels of business and community experience.   

The Mill House Ventures is hosting our 2021 inclusive giving fundraiser event to showcase Social Ventures from our programs. 

We have selected amazing graduates of our flagship Social Enterprise Accelerator Program, plus Catalyse For Purpose Business (our incubator program) and from our consulting work.  They will share information about their journey and the impact they hope to have in Canberra and the region.   

The audience will be invited to respond to their pitches by pledging a tax-deductible donation or in-kind support in a fun live crowdfunding event.  

Tara of Little Luxton guiding our graduates through their 2019 showcase

4 Social Entrepreneurs sharing their impact stories and pitching their ventures 

The Mill House Ventures is hosting our 2021 inclusive giving fundraiser event to showcase Social Ventures from our programs. We are hosting a collective giving evening, a live crowdfunding event, which is open to everyone – impact investors, our mentors, young people, retired friends, philanthropists and corporate givers are all welcome – to support our ventures. We will also launch our 2021 Programs and share our brand-new impact report. 

It will be a fun filled celebration to showcase the incredible social innovation happening in our community and give you a chance to experience collective giving, up close and in collaboration with the Mill House community. 

People from all walks of life enjoy live crowdfunding events, and we welcome inclusive and diverse friends from across the region to our Mill House 2021 Launch. We hope to see generous individuals, philanthropists, our Service One Members and organisations from across our Innovation ecosystem join us for an evening of social innovation, impact and venture support.  

We will also share our brand-new impact report.  

Covid safety for face-to-face events:  

For Face-to-Face events, places are limited due to COVID-19 safe protocols.  Please register early and tell your friends to book quickly too.  
 
Parking 

We encourage public transport or rideshare for our events based at the University of Canberra as most of the parking is e-permit only.  However, you can access the casual, paid parking using the Haydon Drive or College Street entries to the University.   

Please leave yourself at least 10-15 minutes to find a park and locate our venue, especially during term time. Here is a helpful map to help you navigate the campus:   

https://www.canberra.edu.au/maps 

Our team will be on stand by if you require assistance, and the venue will be signposted.  

Public Transport: The bus stop directly opposite the venue is COLLEGE ST 

No cash on buses - please top up your Transport Canberra card for the trip.  

• College St Opp University Of Canberra  - 3 min walk (routes R2,3,4 and 9 stop here, plus local shuttles) 
• Radford College College St  - 5 min walk 
• Eardley St After Thynne St  - 9 min walk 
• Thirriwirri St Before Allawoona St  - 13 min walk