Australian Stories of Social Enterprises
Author: Publication of the Centre for Social Impact in partnership with Parramatta City Council. Book written by Cheryl Kernot and Joanne McNeill
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February 2011: Durable Employment for People with a Mental Illness- 5 Lessons Learnt
Social Firms Australia Executive Director, Caroline Crosse, talks about 5 crucial lessons she has learnt in her long career advocating for durable employment options for people with a mental illness.
You can view the recording in our archive at: http://dee-village.org.au/webinar/5lessons
Please add hear any comments, feedback or questions for Caroline by clicking on 'add new comment' below
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Social Impact Bonds
I was at the 'Under the Bonnett' forum today and the concept of Social Bonds was raised by Rosemary Addis, Social Innovation Strategist from DEEWR.
I have heard a lot on social return on investment but this was a new one to me. Looked it up on wikipedia and the entry is very interesting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_impact_bond
What do you guys think? This is a UK model, do you think it can work in Australia?
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Heya- interested in social firms? Have a look at the attached article run recently in a Werribee paper. Want more? Don't forget SoFA's forum 'Getting Under the Bonnet' on the 22nd of February. Contact info@socialfirms.org.au or speak to Kunal on 9445 0373 for more information.
Don't forget that you can share your own events, experiences or questions around social firms and anything else related to mental health and employment through these forums. It's not our site it is your site!
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An Update on Affirmative Businesses or Social Firms for People With Mental Illness
‘Getting Under the Bonnet’ What makes a good business hum?
- What are the processes involved in establishing a viable social firm?
- What are the key issues and decision points that need to be considered along the way?
- How long does the process typically take?
- When do you know a new business is humming along?
Matt Lambelle, General Manager of Strategy & Alliance at WISE Employment, will walk participants
through the process WISE went through in setting up their social firm: Incito Maintenance.
WISE has established numerous successful social enterprises over the years.
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What makes social firms tick?
Are you interested in what is involved in setting up and maintaining a social firm?
Social Firms Australia and WISE Employment are hosting a seminar - 'Getting Under the Bonnet’ What makes a good business hum? on the 22nd February
See the attached brochure for full details.
What types of supports are available to employees in social firms?
Author: Tamar Paluch
Abstract: This factsheet examines the complexity of working in a social firm, the business and the social processes that occur within this environment. This study was undertaken by Tamar Paluch as part of her
Master of Occupational Therapy degree with supervision by Dr Ellie Fossey (La Trobe University) & A/Prof Carol Harvey(The University of Melbourne).
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New Approaches to Social Investment
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Author: Kevin Robbie, Social Ventures Australia
Abstract: This powerpoint is from a presentation entitled 'New Approaches to Social Investment' on social investment models and research for social enterprises . The presentation was delivered at the SoFA Forum November 2010.
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Social Firms-Checklist for Success
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Author: Roger Pitt
Abstract: This powerpoint is from a presentation 'Checklist for Success' on setting up social firms and social enterprises. The presentation was delivered at the SoFA Forum November 2010.
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