Australian startups showcased their ingenuity on the global stage at the World Summit Awards (@WSAoffice) Global Congress 2025 in Hyderabad, India. Purpose-driven Australian ventures like @Cerge_app, @ConsultMed_Au, @Lend4Good, and TraceX by @Powerledger_io earned well-deserved recognition for their innovative solutions in accessibility, inclusivity, ethical investing, healthcare, and sustainability. The WSA Global Congress brought together a global community of innovators, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs, all working to tackle pressing challenges and address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Explore the blog to learn how Australian ventures and @WSAaustralia are making waves internationally and shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future through technology: community.socialchangecentra… From left to right: @SachiWickramage , @tomjd, Stephanie (Raad) Hodgson, Ps Vignesh, @vickerrisk, Chris Kerrisk #AustralianStartups #SocialImpact #DigitalInnovation #TechForGood #WSA2025 #Entrepreneurship #GlobalChange #Sustainability #Accessibility #EthicalInvesting #HealthTech

Fostering a Fairer Economy: A Recap of the 2024 Social Enterprise Festival: bit.ly/3LZBDQD Organised by @SECouncilNSWACT, the peak body representing the interests of social enterprises and entrepreneurs in NSW and ACT, the family-friendly and inclusive event showcased thousands of ethical products and services from social enterprises alongside interactive workshops and panel sessions that educated attendees on fostering a fairer and more sustainable economy. A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone involved - the organisers, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and generous sponsors and supporters: @cityofsydney, @UTS_Business ,Good Chat, South Eveleigh, @Westpac Foundation, @acreaustralia, Leadership Space and @humanitix_team. Check out how this year's Social Enterprise Festival celebrated the creativity and dedication of social enterprise and using business as a force for good: bit.ly/3LZBDQD Image credit: Andrew Marselos, SECNA Board Chair #SocialEnterprise #SocialEntrepreneur #SocialEntrepreneurship #BusinessForGood #Sustainability #SocialImpact #ImpactEconomy #Impact #BCorp #EthicalBusiness #Community #SocialChange #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Event #Festival #Collaboration #ChangeMakers #SDG #SocialGood #SocEnt #SocEntAu

The 2025 Growing Social Enterprise in Parramatta Grant is designed for established social enterprises dedicated to sustainability and impactful missions: socialchangecentral.com/oppo… With grants of up to $25,000, you can expand your operations and make a lasting impact in Parramatta. Join Lucy Brotherton, Community Capacity Building Officer - Social Investment and @parracity, for one of three insightful online sessions to ace your application. If you're looking to drive positive change and elevate social entrepreneurship, don't miss this chance to grow your enterprise and create a meaningful difference socialchangecentral.com/oppo…: Applications close 26 August. #SocialImpact #Grant #Funding #SocialEnterprise #SocEnt #SocEntAu #Changemakers #SocialEntrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #SocialEntrepreneurship #Parramatta #Purpose #ForPurpose #SocialChange