South West Victoria Social Enterprise Showcase

Bringing together social enterprises, business, community organisations and governments located in Victoria’s South West region. The event will take place on the Peek Whurrong land of the Gunditjmara people, where we will also pay our respects to surrounding clans.

Social Enterprises are businesses who trade to intentionally tackle social problems such as:

Supporting communities facing disadvantage,
Providing employment and training pathways or
Creating positive environmental impact.

The Give Where You Live Foundation's, GROW initiative invites you to join SENVIC and Social Traders, to discuss all things social enterprise, alongside local South West region social enterprises. This event is delivered in collaboration with our regional partners, the South West Community Foundation, and is ideal for all emerging and current social enterprises and organisations with a vested interest in the social enterprise sector.

Let’s talk about how we can create social impact through business!

We will share practical information about social enterprise certification and insights into the current social enterprise landscape. This will also be an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and make new business connections.

Afternoon tea will be provided by Tasty Plate. A local social enterprise that is helping to restore confidence and dignity to people with a range of abilities by offering them hospitality training and experience in an ordinary environment.

Who should attend?

SENVIC registered social enterprises
Social Traders certified social enterprises
Aboriginal businesses operating in the region
Non-certified social enterprises and social suppliers
Local businesses interested in inclusive employment practices, directing spend locally and delivery social outcomes for the region
Government departments, community groups, agencies and local council with an interest in economic development, community development and social procurement.

Why you should attend

Learn how social enterprise is one of the most impactful ways to do business
An introduction to social procurement and how to harness the power of social enterprises through projects like the Twelve Apostles Redevelopment
Discuss the advantages and challenges in social enterprise business models and social procurement with a network of like-minded professionals
Meet the Social Traders, SENVIC, Give Where You Live Foundation and South West Community Foundation teams.

Other details

This is a free event and registrations are essential
Includes an afternoon tea and networking opportunities
Forward this invitation to any of your colleagues or networks who may be suited and interested to attend this event.

For any questions about this event, please contact Eliza, SENVIC Local Lead for Barwon South West region based with the Give Where You Live Foundation eliza@givewhereyoulive.com.au.

We hope to see you there!