The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Katie Puttock, for the next Canberra Business for Good Lunch of 2025.

SECNA fosters engagement and connection with the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT. Business for Good events give local social enterprises and their supporters a chance to meet, find new opportunities, ask for help, and share ideas.

This lunch will take place at Sweet Bones Cafe, which is located at Scullin Shops, 3 Scullin Place, Scullin

Please note: We ask that you buy your own food or drinks and help us support this local community-centric cafe.

Who is this event for?
Open to anyone, it will be of particular interest to:
- Social entrepreneurs (and people wanting to create a social enterprise)
- People working in social enterprise (or wanting to)
- Local, state and federal government staff
- Local councillors and Members of Parliament
- University and TAFE staff
- People wanting to learn more about or support social enterprise
- Procurement officers
- Sustainability officers

What to expect:
- Welcome and social enterprise sector updates from SECNA
- Community asks and offers - each guest is given an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves/their organisation and then share one ask and/or offer of the community e.g. ‘we’re looking for warehouse space for refurbished items’ / ‘we’re experts in circular design and are happy to answer questions’ / ‘we're wanting to find a social enterprise to run our events’
- Networking and discussion

About Sweet Bones

Sweet Bones is a locally owned and operated vegan wholefoods café, prioritising local engagement. The opening of their café at Scullin shops has been a key contributor to the areas revitalisation, bringing community together and features artwork by local artist Leah Brideson. Their Spring Fever cakes feature dried edible flowers grown organically in the Belconnen region (at the shop or at our houses) and are regular supporters of the local P&C committees and the Little Oak Sanctuary.

We look forward to seeing you there!
The SECNA team

Contact the host of Business for Good Lunch - Canberra