Summer's here and we're keen to raise a glass of cheer to the most wine-derful time of the year!

Hear from Industry Experts

Join us virtually or in-person to celebrate and reflect on a truly unforgettable 2020 at this unique event kindly made possible by the City of Sydney.

You'll hear from a range of social enterprise leaders about their learnings from this year and get a preview of SECNA's plans for 2021.

Jess Scully, Deputy Lord Mayor

Social enterprise advocate and sustainability and inclusivity champion Councillor Scully will share her insights on the role of social entrepreneurs in 2021 and her advice to the social enterprise community.

Cindy Mitchell, CEO at The Mill House Ventures Ltd and SECNA Chairperson

SECNA Chairperson, Cindy is an expert in securing the right people and to solve complex problems. Learn how she's applying the lessons from 2020 to inspire young innovators to make a change in the community.

Tom Dawkins, CEO and Co-Founder at StartSomeGood and SECNA Board Member

Social impact crowdfunding platform and innovation agency Co-Founder, Tom is an industry expert in community-building and fundraising. Discover how 2020 has shaped Tom's approach to Social entrepreneurship.

Ravi Prasad, Founder of Parliament on King, SECNA Member

Strategist, social entrepreneur and Chairman of Taste Cultural Food Tours, Ravi is a respected stalwart member of the SECNA community. Hear how he's navigated 2020 with a team facing employment uncertainty to emerge triumphant as we approach a new year.

You, SECNA Member

Put your hand up to share a 1-minute story either virtually or in-person about your silver lining learnings from this year.

Join us online or on-site

This event is intended to be accessible to all SECNA members and our broader network.

Connect with us over Zoom or come to our Impact Story Lab Sydney in-person (maximum 40 participants) to share your stories.

Bites & Beverages

For those attending in-person, light refreshments will be available courtesy of the phenomenal Parliament on King.

If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please let the event organisers know by Friday, 11 December, by emailing hello@secna.org.au.

COVID-19 Safety Plan

The privilege to host an event during a pandemic comes with a few responsibilities that we hope you'll assist us in adhering to:

When you arrive please check-in using the QR codes displayed on the door

Please do not attend this event if you have:

a fever or symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, sore throat, shortness of breath)
returned from overseas in the last 14 days
been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19: (coronavirus) in the last 14 days

If you feel unwell, call your GP or 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). For more information visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

Together we can enjoy this event responsibly and safely.