How to Start a Social Enterprise

Are you a social enterprise in Wollongong? Are you facing any challenges at the moment? Would you like to spend two hours with likeminded individuals that may be able to help?

In this one-off event, we’ll bring social enterprises together to talk about:

• Common issues that social enterprises face (e.g. funding, governance, burnout, mission creep and social procurement)
• The “sticky issues” participants are currently facing and how you might solve them
• Where to go for support

We’ll share tips, tricks and contacts so that all local social enterprises can thrive.

Hosted at the Green Connect Farm (a 10 year old social enterprise), this workshop is for existing social entrepreneurs or people working in social enterprise.

This workshop is supported by funding from Wollongong City Council. It is free to attend but places are limited.

Before you book, please consider:

• The site is a working farm and visitors must participate in a safety briefing before walking into the farm.
• The terrain at the farm is steep and slippery in parts. Though the workshop will take place primarily within our accessible education space, there is a possibility that participants will be required to walk across uneven or sloping ground. If you have mobility restrictions or any concerns about your ability to navigate the terrain, please contact us before booking.
• Plants love rain and so do we! We don’t cancel workshops in wet weather unless there is a dangerous storm. Please come prepared for the weather.
• Allergen advice: Our farm is home to domestic animals as well as bees, wasps, and macadamia trees. Please pack an EpiPen if allergic and keep it with you while on site.
  
  

All workshop participants must:

• Wear enclosed shoes or boots (no thongs or sandals) and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants are recommended.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen or rain gear, depending on the weather forecast.
• Bring a pen/pencil and paper if you wish to take notes.

If you have any questions about this workshop, please don't hesitate to contact us at activities@green-connect.com.au or 4243 1537.