Social Innovation

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SOCIAL INNOVATION, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, SOCIAL CHANGE. Projects, Innovations, Enterprises in Transforming Australia

Submitted by Vern on 17 April 2012 - 9:44am

SOCIAL INNOVATION, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, SOCIAL CHANGE
Projects, Innovations, Enterprises in Transforming Australia
National Conference Melbourne 18-19 June 2012
Deadline for expressons of interest in contributing - 30 April 2012.

We are especially interested in the following topics:

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Social Enterprise Unconference

Submitted by kcarruthers on 13 April 2012 - 1:04pm

Lots of people are talking about the social enterprise these days. What does it mean and how does it impact social innovators?

Join Social Innovation Sydney for a discussion of social enterprise and the challenges and opportunities it offers.

 

>>Free registration here

12 May 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Design Studios University of NSW
2nd floor Matthews Building High Street (Gate 11)
Kensington, NSW 2052
Australia
See map: Google Maps
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Social Innovation in the Ability World

Submitted by Vern on 2 April 2012 - 3:12pm

Al Etmanski is the founder of PLAN in British Columbia (Personalised Lifestyle Arrangements Network), one of the most innovative family-based organisations in the world in driving change in disability. Al Etmanski has posted this news item:

"The federal government has made PLAN an offer we can't refuse - to take over the running of the Federal Office of Disability Issues. The Board of PLAN has agreed to the takeover - with two conditions:

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Leading Learning: The Purpose, Role & Practice of Leadership Development SYDNEY

Submitted by Social Leadersh... on 26 March 2012 - 11:44am

Sydney 25-30 June 2012 First in Australia: A new master-class for senior culture change, leadership, capability- and talent development, OD, and succession planners. Discover Social Leadership Australia's (SLA) innovative and powerful approach, which combines the Adaptive Leadership model developed at Harvard with rigorous community engagement to develop leadership with social purpose.

25 June 2012 - 9:00am - 30 June 2012 - 5:00pm

Location

Sydney, NSW
Australia
See map: Google Maps
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Social Startup 48 - Sydney

Submitted by trevlu on 22 March 2012 - 11:48am
SS48 Sydney begins on Friday evening, 4 May 2012 and finishes Sunday evening, 6 May 2012

Social Startup 48 is a weekend event that brings together people who have a desire to create social impact in their communities and a passion for entrepreneurship.

4 May 2012 - 6:00pm - 6 May 2012 - 8:00pm

Location

Queen Street Studio
10-14 Kensington St
Chippendale, NSW 2000
Australia
See map: Google Maps
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Social Startup 48 (SS48) - Sydney

SS48 is a weekend event where passionate people come together over an exciting 48 hours to build startup social enterprises

SS48 Sydney takes place on 4-6 May 2012 at Queen Street Studios, Chippendale. Applications for SS48 Sydney close on 13 April 2012. Visit http://ss48.org for more information

Who are we?

SS48 is a non-profit organisation committed to driving positive change in society the "business" way. We believe that the social sector in Australia falls short of operating at its full potential, and that it needs more attention in the community, particularly from the business and public sectors.

What is the vision?

Definition of success: 
Success in the short term is defined by our ability to raise awareness about social entrepreneurship, and to have participants walk away from the event feeling better prepared to begin a new venture. Success in the long term, is defined by whether the social enterprises that were launched at SS48 will actually be able to go on and sustainably make a difference in the social sector.
What makes your project innovative?: 
The SS48 model is being created in a way that the event can be re-created in cities around Australia and around the world. It is the first of its kind in Australia, where people spend the whole weekend working on creating a social enterprise and at the end of the weekend, they will actually launch their organisation.
What do you need help with?: 
We need help with spreading the word on our upcoming event. We are also looking for: a) Keynote speakers to inspire and motivate participants, b) Presenters to share advice and knowledge, c) Mentors to provide coaching and guidence and d) Panellists to judge winning teams

Location

queen street studio
10-14 Kensington St, Chippendale
Australia
See map: Google Maps
Project Link: 
Social Startup 48
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Desperate times have not led to transformation of public services

Submitted by Vern on 21 March 2012 - 1:19pm
Desperate times have not led to transformation of public services - Where are the managers and elected leaders thinking great thoughts about changing the way services are delivered?

The age of austerity has not transformed the public sector around the world. It is business as usual. Why is there still a huge chasm between the upsurge in social innovation and entrepreneurship around the world, and the way public services still operate?

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Global Social Tourism - Call for Partners and Participants

Submitted by Vern on 15 March 2012 - 11:25am

Global Social Tourism – Call for Partners and Participants

Global Social Tourism is a global business venture linking the world’s communities, travellers, social enterprises, businesses, and institutions in a unique collaborative development of social tourism. By 'social tourism', we mean social and business activity that:

a. builds on social connections to introduce communities to travellers and travellers to communities with the aim of providing rich social and cultural experiences;

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Global Social Tourism – Call for Partners and Participants

Global Social Tourism is a global business venture linking the world’s communities, travellers, social enterprises, businesses, and institutions.

Global Social Tourism – Call for Partners and Participants

By 'social tourism', we mean social and business activity that:
a. builds on social connections to introduce communities to travellers and travellers to communities with the aim of providing rich social and cultural experiences;
b. develops interactions, trust, learning, and social relationships between travellers and communities; and
c. provides substantial financial and social benefits to host communities.

Definition of success: 
Development of a genuinely collaborative global business arising from communities seeking to help themselves.
What makes your project innovative?: 
Global Social Tourism arises from communities seeking to help themselves.
What do you need help with?: 
Participation is sought in the following capacities: a. Host Communities b. Social Tourism Broker/Providers c. Travel Agents d. Booking Agents e. Partners f. Developers g. Supporters
Project Link: 
Click here to register an interest
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XLRI, Jamshedpur (INDIA) hosts International Workshop on Inclusive Financial Innovation

Submitted by Abdul Kalam Azad on 10 March 2012 - 3:41am

Last month I got an invitation from Professor HK Pradan of XLRI Jamshedpur to attend the three-day International Workshop on Inclusive Financial Innovation: Making Finance and Insurance Markets Work for the Poor, conducted during March 1-3, 2012 XLRI Jamshedpur and it was a great learning experience in deed.

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