#News Great to see One10 Groups valued client ANC Delivers proud to announce a significant new funding agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to accelerate the electrification of their delivery fleet.

Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants help social enterprises, including trading Indigenous owned or controlled organisations with a defined social benefit, grow their business, scale their impact and further their missions of creating positive social change.

In the evolving landscape of Australian business, underscored by frameworks like the State of Victoria's Social Procurement Framework, social benefit suppliers emerge as pivotal players in driving social and environmental change. Despite their potential, these suppliers face a labyrinth of challenges that can stymie their growth and impact.

The crux of sustainable advancement lies in harnessing the expertise of growth advisors specialised in social procurement and responsible sourcing. This article delves into why such partnerships are indispensable for social benefit suppliers aiming for impactful and enduring success within Australia's unique procurement ecosystem.

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Social entrepreneurs possess a unique set of qualities that drive them to create innovative solutions, prioritise social value over profit, and inspire others to join their mission.

Communities of Practice (CoP) are groups of peers who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly (Goodhue & Seriamlu, 2021). Research suggests that learning is the main reason CoPs are established. Social learning and thinking together are key concepts in it. The collaborative learning process of ‘thinking together’ is one of the most meaningful elements of a CoP and what makes it work.

Social enterprises are businesses that aim to achieve social, environmental, or cultural goals while also making a profit. As mission-driven organisations, social enterprises are well-positioned to develop innovative solutions to pressing societal issues. This article examines ten key areas of social disadvantage in the contemporary Australian context, reflecting on opportunities where social enterprises could drive positive impact.

With over 20,000 social enterprises in Australia alone, there is immense potential for driving positive change through sustainable business models. However, many impact-focused ventures face obstacles in areas like measuring impact, raising capital, scaling operations, and securing revenue opportunities.

As we leave 2023 behind, several notable events impacted social enterprises and non-profits over the past year. Government funding fell 10% across the sector. However, donations from corporate partnerships and everyday Australians rose 15% compared to 2022, showing growing support. With economic uncertainty on the horizon in 2024, proper planning and strategy will be key to stability and meaningful impact.

Many business owners, boards, and stakeholders may not realise they are already operating as a social enterprise. Social enterprises aim to have a positive community impact, not just maximise profits. According to CSI Australia, a social enterprise has an underlying mission of creating social or environmental change. This differs from a traditional business focusing solely on making money.