Gather for Good - Social enterprise event for Melbourne's west

'Gather for Good' is your introduction to the world of social enterprises, and the funders, incubators and facilitators who are helping to build a culture of doing good through business.

Join for a panel discussion about the enormous potential of social enterprises to make a difference, and learn how to build your own social enterprise from concept to reality.

Guest panelists include leading figures in the doing-good economy: Marnie Baker (Bendigo and Adelaide Bank), Jen Riley (Our Community), Sally Quinn (Green Collect) & Andy Moutray-Read (Local Impact)

The panel discussion and Q&A will be followed by a casual networking brunch where people can share their ideas and connect with other social enterprises, and learn more about what resources are out there. 

Where? Footscray Community Arts, Moreland Street, Footscray
When? Wednesday 13 November, from 8:30am for a 9am start to 12pm

Presented by Local Impact, in partnership with Community Bank Seddon

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About the speakers:

MARNIE BAKER

Based in Bendigo and married with three sons, Marnie is a seasoned professional in the financial services industry with over 35 years of experience. Her extensive career spans banking, trustee and custodial services, financial planning, insurance and funds management, with two-thirds of her tenure spent in executive roles.

Marnie recently concluded her role as CEO and Managing Director of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, where she also served as Deputy Chair of the Australian Banking Association from 2018 to 2024.

Her leadership journey at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank included several executive roles such as Chief Customer Officer, Executive Corporate Resources, Chief Information Officer, Group Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of Sandhurst Trustees. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is among the top 100 ASX listed companies and most trusted brands in Australia and is best known for its globally unique Community Bank model.

With a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Latrobe University, Marnie is a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Additionally, Marnie actively contributes to her local community through roles on various local committees and boards, including the La Trobe Bendigo Regional Advisory Board, and is a member of Corporate Executive Women.

JEN RILEY

Jen Riley is a social impact expert with a deep commitment to driving meaningful change through data, strategy, and innovation. As the Chief Impact Officer at Our Community, Jen has been pivotal in advancing the Outcomes Engine, enabling organizations to measure the impact of their grant-funded initiatives. Jen currently serves as a non-executive director for Windana Drug and Alcohol Services and has previously held the same role at Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV). With experience spanning consulting, leadership, and community-focused projects like the Rushworth Community Foodbank, Jen is dedicated to creating positive and lasting social outcomes.

ANDY MOUTRAY-READ

Andy Moutray-Read is an experienced small business owner with a background in accounting, recruitment, sales and management. Originally from Brighton, England, Andy worked in roles at Michael Page International, Telcoinabox Australia and Inner West Community Enterprises, before starting in the role of CEO at Local Impact, where he combines his experience to help develop new community enterprises for the organisation.

SALLY QUINN

Sally is the CEO and co-founder of Green Collect, a pioneering social enterprise in sustainability and inclusive employment practices. Over the last 20 years she has led the enterprise as a dynamic provider of resource recovery services demonstrating innovation and best practice in the circular economy.

Sally has taken the enterprise through the phases of start-up, growth and scale, enabling deep impact through delivering services to a wide base of clients across Melbourne. At the heart of her work is a dedication to creating meaningful and supportive work for people facing barriers to employment, such as homelessness, disability and refugee experiences. As Chair of SENVIC, the peak body for social enterprise in Victoria, Sally works across industries to help create a fair and inclusive society through the ‘business for good’ movement.