Upcoming SECNA events
Learning Events
Networking Events
2026 Social Enterprise Roadshow
Hidden Vulnerabilities: Cybersecurity and Essential Community Services in NSW - NCOSS & Workventures Report - Webinar 2
What are the hidden cybersecurity gaps common in the sector? How might those be a risk for you?
At a time when cyber threats are increasing in sophistication and targeted nature, not-for-profit organisations may face disproportionate challenges when it comes to cyber security and digital privacy. NFPs are often responsible for protecting highly sensitive personal data but have limited resources and expertise to protect it.
To help combat these challenges facing the community and social sector, the New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS), in partnership with WorkVentures, did an in-depth assessment of the cyber security practices of 14 community services in NSW to identify key strengths and weaknesses of the sector's digital infrastructure. Workventure's Cybersecurity lead, Gabe Wallis, will be walking you through this report.
Hidden Vulnerabilities: Cybersecurity and Essential Community Services in NSW - NCOSS & Workventures Report - Webinar 1
What are the hidden cybersecurity gaps common in the sector? How might those be a risk for you?
At a time when cyber threats are increasing in sophistication and targeted nature, not-for-profit organisations may face disproportionate challenges when it comes to cyber security and digital privacy. NFPs are often responsible for protecting highly sensitive personal data but have limited resources and expertise to protect it.
To help combat these challenges facing the community and social sector, the New South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS), in partnership with WorkVentures, did an in-depth assessment of the cyber security practices of 14 community services in NSW to identify key strengths and weaknesses of the sector's digital infrastructure. Workventure's Cybersecurity lead, Gabe Wallis, will be walking you through this report.
Behind the Scenes Tour: Revolve ReCYCLING
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a social enterprise? Now is your opportunity to find out!
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW an ACT (SECNA) invites you to a unique opportunity to engage with one of NSW's incredible social enterprises on a Mission to reduce landfill waste by recycling and redeploying Australia’s bikes, e-bikes, scooters and other personal transport vehicles (PTVs): Revolve ReCYCLING
What to expect
The tour will start with a talk from Guido Verbist, CEO of Revolve ReCYCLING. Guido will share Revolve Recycling's story, their impact and some of the rewards and challenges of operating a social enterprise. He will share the ways that Revolve ReCYCLING are championing a circular economy through their operations and through pioneering programs, such as the Green Wheels accreditation program and a range of strategic partnerships.
Who is this tour for?
If you are:
a current or aspiring social entrepreneur who wants to see what it really takes to run a social enterprise;
decision maker in your organisation curious about social enterprise and how your organisation may support it; or
current or potential social enterprise funder eager to find out what's behind the proposal and pitches
...this tour is for you!
Check out full tour details and book your spot via Humanitix.
Webinar: ‘Safe Harbour’ Provisions Q&A
Social enterprises, like any businesses, can go through tough times. When those tough times start to look like insolvency (when an organisation can't pay its debts on time), directors have a legal duty to take action.
In case you or someone you know ever needs to turn a social enterprise around, come along to this 1 hour webinar to learn more about Safe Harbour provisions and steps - and ask all the questions you like. It might just be the knowledge you need to prevent another great social enterprise from closing.
Welcome to SECNA - new member meet & greet
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites new members to join us for a meet & greet.
Who is this event for?
Any SECNA Associate or Industry (social enterprise) members and partners who are new to SECNA and would like to meet the SECNA team.
What to expect:
In this session we'll cover:
Why does SECNA exist?
Our strategic plan
Group introductions
Membership benefits and opportunities available and how to access them
Q&A
We look forward to seeing you there!
The SECNA team
The SECNA Impact Measurement Workshop Extavaganza!
--> Are you a social entrepreneur struggling to measure the impact of your work?
--> Are you struggling to find the time, energy, or resources to get this done, even though you know it's important and will help you access more funding?
Then this event is for you!
SECNA is bringing together more than half a dozen leading impact measurement professionals for a one-day workshop exclusively for SECNA members.
Newcastle Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Bianca Bartlett, for the next Newcastle Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
Business for Good events are a great chance for local social enterprises and the people and organisations that support them to build relationships and find new opportunities. You can also reach out for help, ask questions and share your ideas and experience.
This lunch will take place at Hunter Multicultural Communities Inc. Cafe, 2A Platt Street, Waratah (just opposite the Waratah Station)
Picton Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Kate Dezarnaulds and, CEO, Kylie Flament, for the inaugural Picton Business for Good Lunch.
SECNA fosters engagement and connection with the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT. Business for Good events give local social enterprises and their supporters a chance to meet, find new opportunities, ask for help, share ideas and build momentum for doing business with purpose.
Location: The event will be hosted at Worklife Picton - a space for purposeful businesses, social enterprises, NFP’s, freelancers, creatives and curious locals to connect, collaborate and grow—together. 26 Menangle Street, Picton
✨Power Hour ✨ Women in Social Enterprise Program Virtual Meet & Greet
Running or starting a social enterprise is incredibly fulfilling and important work. There are plenty of challenges and having a network to lean on and turn to is vital. Making new connections and meaningfully building your network take time and effort. That's why we're bringing all Women in Social Enterprise Program participants together for a power hour of networking! ✨
Join us and SECNA's Women in Social Enterprise Champions to hear from and network Program participants. There will be three breakout rooms so you can choose a room that best suits your needs and experience.
Breakout room 1: For social enterprise supporters
Breakout room 2: For new social entrepreneurs
Breakout room 3: For established / experienced social entrepreneurs
We can't wait to hear where you're up to on your social enterprise journey! See you online, coffee in hand! ☕
Please note: This event is for Women in Social Enterprise Program participants only. Registration via Zoom essential.
Quarterly Meetup: Funding for Social Enterpises - Grants, Debt & Equity
Join us for SECNA's next quarterly meetup.
All enterprises need capital (money) to start and to grow. Charities favour grants and donations. Profit maximising companies favour equity (investors) and debt (borrowing). Social enterprises sit somewhere in the middle and the ways in which they are funded is becoming more nuanced.
We'll talk to experts in philanthropy, debt and investment to get their views on the trends, challenges and opportunities.
Panel Dicussion: Goods 4 Good: Stories of Impact & Innovation
Join SECNA Champion and Goods 4 Good Founder, Nandeeta Maharaj, for a panel discussion where we’ll explore how businesses and the people behind these businesses are driving positive change. The discussion will be centred around the four key impact areas we use at Goods 4 Good: Mental Health, Animal Welfare, Poverty Alleviation, and Environment.
This will be an inspiring and practical session, featuring incredible impact business leaders who will share their insights on doing business for good.
Canberra Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Katie Puttock, for the first Canberra Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
SECNA fosters engagement and connection with the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT. Business for Good events give local social enterprises and their supporters a chance to meet, find new opportunities, ask for help, and share ideas.
This lunch will take place at Scullin Sweet Bones Cafe located at the Scullin Shops
Wollongong Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT(SECNA) invites you to join us for the next Wollongong Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
One of the reasons SECNA exists is to engage and connect the social enterprise sector in NSW and the ACT.
SECNA webinar: Rural Women in Social Enterprise Show and Tell
SECNA champion, Rebel Black, invites you to an interactive event where rural women social entrepreneurs showcase their projects, businesses, or innovative ideas.
SECNA Social Enterprise Community of Practice for Local Governement
Please join us for our next community of practice meeting, bringing people from across 20+ local governments in NSW/ACT together to share learnings, case studies and ideas for how local governments can partner with and support social enterprises in their area to help solve some of the local social and environmental challenges.
All local government staff in NSW & ACT welcome to attend. Please feel free to add your colleagues to the meeting.
Agenda:
Introductions
Update from SECNA on the impact measurement project, and how this might contribute to advancing social procurement: Testing and evaluating social impact measurement tools for social enterprises so that they can articulate their outcomes and impact consistently, efficiently and effectively
Advice for how local governments can support social enterprise - draft guidelines to be discussed
Any other business
SECNA Webinar: Good people doing great things: business, enterprise or both?
Are you a small business owner, sole trader or entrepreneur whose business benefits people, purpose or planet?
Join our online session with Women in Social Enterprise Champion Katie Puttock and special guest Sita Sargent of She Shapes History. The session will run for 1 hour and provide a snapshot of what social enterprise means, information about the Women in Social Enterprise Program and an opportunity to hear from Sita on her journey in business to enterprise.
Who is this session for: Small business owners that want to learn more about social enterprise and ways to enhance or grow their social impact.
Welcome to SECNA - new member meet & greet
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites new members to join us for a meet & greet.
Who is this event for?
Any SECNA Associate or Industry (social enterprise) members and partners who are new to SECNA and would like to meet the SECNA team.
What to expect:
In this session we'll cover:
- Why does SECNA exist?
- Our strategic plan
- Group introductions
- Membership benefits and opportunities available and how to access them
- Q&A
We look forward to seeing you there!
The SECNA team
Making Social Impact Meaningful: Practical Strategies and Real-World Successes
Join SIMNA and SECNA for an engaging webinar on social impact measurement (SIM), where we will explore practical strategies for measuring and understanding the impact of the social sector.
101: How to turn your business into a social enterprise
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join this online session - 101: How to turn your business into a social enterprise
Who is this event for? Anyone who is interested in social enterprise and asking questions such as how do I know if we are one? How could we become one? And what are the pros and cons of doing so?
Leichhardt Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Nandeeta Maharaj, for the first Leichhardt Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
SECNA fosters engagement and connection with the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT. Business for Good events give local social enterprises and their supporters a chance to meet, find new opportunities, ask for help, and share ideas.
SECNA Arts and Creative Social Enterprise Member Meet and Greet
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) invites you to a virtual meet and greet for Arts and Creative social enterprises.
Parramatta Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Vivi Aguiar, for the first Parramatta Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
SECNA fosters engagement and connection with the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT. Business for Good events give local social enterprises and their supporters a chance to meet, find new opportunities, ask for help, and share ideas.
Behind the Scenes Tour: Studio A
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a social enterprise? Now is your opportunity to find out!
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW an ACT (SECNA) invites you to a unique opportunity to engage with one of NSW's incredible social enterprises on a Mission to empower artists with: Studio A
What to expect
Studio A Make Great Art, so throughout the tour, you'll be immersed in the creative process and colourful, curious delights of the Studio's talented artists.
Who is this tour for?
If you are:
a current or aspiring social entrepreneur who wants to see what it really takes to run a social enterprise;
decision maker in your organisation curious about social enterprise and how your organisation may support it; or
current or potential social enterprise funder eager to find out what's behind the proposal and pitches
...this tour is for you!
Check out full tour details and book your spot via Humanitix.
North Sydney Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Anne-Lynn Nilius, for the first North Sydney Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
SECNA fosters engagement and connection with the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT. Business for Good events give local social enterprises and their supporters a chance to meet, find new opportunities, ask for help, and share ideas.
SECNA First Nations Social Enterprise Member Meet and Greet
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) invites you to a virtual meet and greet for First Nations social enterprises.
Welcome to SECNA - new member meet & greet
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites new members to join us for a meet & greet.
Who is this event for?
Any SECNA Associate or Industry (social enterprise) members and partners who are new to SECNA and would like to meet the SECNA team.
What to expect:
In this session we'll cover:
- Why does SECNA exist?
- Our strategic plan
- Group introductions
- Membership benefits and opportunities available and how to access them
- Q&A
We look forward to seeing you there!
The SECNA team
Newcastle Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Bianca Bartlett, for the first Newcastle Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
One of the reasons SECNA exists is to engage and connect the social enterprise sector in NSW and the ACT.
Business for Good events are a great chance for local social enterprises and the people and organisations that support them to build relationships and find new opportunities. You can also reach out for help, ask questions and share your ideas and experience.
This lunch will take place at social enterprise Social Hub Cafe, which is located at 437 Hunter Street, Newcastle
SECNA Youth focused Social Enterprise Member Meet and Greet
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) invites you to a virtual meet and greet for youth focused social enterprises.
Sydney CBD Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Nora Fraser for the first Sydney CBD Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
One of the reasons SECNA exists is to engage and connect the social enterprise sector in NSW and the ACT.
Business for Good events are a great chance for local social enterprises and the people and organisations that support them to build relationships and find new opportunities. You can also reach out for help, ask questions and share your ideas and experience.
This lunch will take place at PwC Austraiia, which is located in Tower One, Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Canberra Business for Good Lunch
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) invites you to join SECNA champion, Karen Hedley, for the first Canberra Business for Good Lunch of 2025.
SECNA fosters engagement and connection with the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT. Business for Good events give local social enterprises and their supporters a chance to meet, find new opportunities, ask for help, and share ideas.
This lunch will take place at Canberra, Australian of the Year, award winning Cafe Stepping Stone, which is located at 8 Hawdon Place, Dickson