Resources
Stages of social enterprise development
From vision and validation to development and growth to established social enterprises, this framework explains what can be expected of social enterprises at each stage of development.
Global Report: The State of Social Enterprise
The State of the Sector report is from the Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship. It gives a global analysis of social entrepreneurship. This report explores trends, challenges, and opportunities in the global sector.
Australian Government report: Rebuilding Employment Services
A major inquiry into employment services in Australia has recommended the system be completely rebuilt, with social enterprise as part of the solution.
Report: Impact Investment Instruments
A fascinating report on a wide range of impact investment instruments from grants, loans and equity to quasi-equity, blended finance and impact-linked finance.
Working Future: The Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities
The Australian government’s roadmap includes commitments to strengthening social enterprise in Australia.
Report: Pay What It Takes
Major report into why and how funders should cover indirect costs for not-for-profits and social enterprises
Introducing the WISE Hub
In August this year, a collaboration about work integration social enterprises (WISEs) formally kicked off. It's called the WISE Hub. Its purpose is to strengthen the enabling environment for the WISE sector so that it can grow and unlock greater economic inclusion.
Jo Barraket, Cindy Mitchell, Luke Terry, Sally McGeoch, Cindy Carpenter and Jess Moore - all working toward this purpose already - came together to form the WISE Hub Committee. SECNA is providing backbone support.
Social Enterprise National Strategy project findings released
Social Enterprise National Strategy written by the Yunus Centre, Griffith University, released in May 2021