Collab4Good

As we head towards a much needed break it has been wonderful to reflect on another huge year of growth and driving positive impact through multiple programs and initiatives, as always powered by collaboration. 🌟 Together with our delivery partners the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) and Social Traders we ramped up delivery of the Business for Good Program with 10 workshops, 1 conference and 22 coaching sessions delivered to over 100 South Australian social enterprises and small businesses to strengthen their knowledge and capability to deliver social, environmental and economic outcomes with long-term business sustainability and growth. And the Program has now been extended to 30 June 2025! 🌟 We had our first full year of delivering Peers4Good, an individualised peer-support and re-engagement program for women exiting Adelaide Women’s Prison in which we, with our incredible Lived Experience Peer Coordinators Tracey and MJ, were able to support over 40 women with the complex and challenging process of transitioning from prison back to community. 🌟 Our third Circular Impact Accelerator program was delivered in partnership with StartSomeGood and Green Industries SA, with six teams participating to develop their circular economy social enterprises. Stay tuned for an announcement to come soon about the 2025 Circular Impact Accelerator program! 🌟 We welcomed our fourth member director, Arianna Watson, to the Collab4Good board after working closely with Arianna as an associate program manager over the past few years. 🌟 We grew our staff to 3x staff members, bringing on two incredible lived experience Peer Coordinators, and we created paid work engagements for over 30x associates in our local and national network to contribute their impactful skills, experience and knowledge to our programs. 🌟 We challenged outdated systems that block people with lived experience from participating in the workforce, and contributed to lived experience policy reforms across multiple SA Government departments. 🌟 We became a founding member of the CASEI (Council of Australian Social Enterprise Intermediaries), a group of like-minded social enterprise intermediaries across the nation to bolster the growth and development of social enterprises across Australia. This included contributing to the the ‘Five Stages of Social Enterprise Development Framework’ and running a panel with other CASEI members at the Social Traders Convene Conference. None of this would have been possible without our partners and collaborators, and our amazing network of impact-driven people and organisations. We thank you for all you do to make this world a better place now and for generations to come. The Collab4Good team will be taking a well-earned break from COB 20th December, returning on Monday 6th January 2025. We look forward to driving more positive impact with you all in 2025! Much love from your Collab4Good team Amy, Moira, Sarah, Arianna, Tracey and MJ

Opportunity alert for female founders in our network who have been through our Circular Impact Accelerator/Heaps Good Hustle Incubator - you are eligible to apply for the June Canavan Fellowship being hosted by our good friends and program partners over at StartSomeGood! More details below, applications close this Sunday at midnight!

Yesterday we held a Christmas Hamper Day for the women in our Peers4Good program to make their own basket of goodies to help them get through the holiday season - pantry staples, Christmas treats, gifts for kids and for themselves, and a delicious lunch to share. We are so proud of these women and of our lived experience Peer Coordinators Tracey and MJ who provide such critical support to help women navigate the challenges of transitioning from prison back to community ❤️

🎉 What an inspiring Friday! On Friday last week, we wrapped up 2024's Business for Good program with an incredible workshop and end-of-year celebration at the Torrens University Australia Social Enterprise Hub. Led by Tom Allen, our tenth and final workshop explored the intricacies of scaling for impact. Tim Graham kicked off the day with a thoughtful Welcome to Country and stayed on to share invaluable insights as a First Nations provocateur, helping us view scaling through an Indigenous lens. Participants (both in-person and online) delved into critical questions like What does growth mean for your enterprise? How can we scale with integrity while managing challenges and opportunities? What’s the First Nations perspective on scale? The conversations were deep, thought-provoking, and practical, helping participants shape strategies for scaling their businesses for good. 🍴🥪🍰 A break for delicious catering from Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc.'s Summit Café fuelled our networking and further discussions! The day ended on a high note with a powerful panel featuring Nader Ibrahim, Minka Youngmi Park, and Cassie Day, FGLF, moderated by Arianna Petra Watson. The panellists shared personal and vulnerable reflections on the costs of scaling - not just financial, but also mental and emotional. Their honesty created a meaningful space for shared learning and understanding, which we’re so proud to have fostered. As we wrap up the year, we’re thrilled to announce our next opportunity: 💼 HR Drop-In Session with Mel Blondell (January 2025) Got HR challenges? Mel will be hosting a session for social enterprises needing guidance. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g9TXKjdT Thank you to everyone who made this day - and the entire program - so special. Here's to scaling social and environmental impact together in 2025! 🙌 South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) Social Traders Office for Small and Family Business

Today the women in our Peers4Good program were treated to lunch and an Op Shop tour with a personal stylist to help them find affordable clothing that is both comfortable and complements their body shape and skin tone to build confidence as they rebuild their lives after incarceration. A wonderful day was had by all and we loved running this event in partnership with certified social enterprise GOGO Events Pty Ltd ❤️

⏳ Only 2 Days Left to Register! ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to join us this Friday, 6th December, for: 💼 Workshop 10: Scaling Up for Business & Impact Growth 🎉 End-of-Year Celebration & Panel: Scaling Businesses for Good 🗓️ When: Friday, 6th December 📍 Where: Social Enterprise Hub at Torrens Uni, 88 Wakefield St, Adelaide (or via Zoom for businesses based in regional SA) 🕛 Time: Workshop (10 AM - 12 PM) | Celebration & Panel (12PM - 2 PM) Join us to learn, connect, and celebrate an incredible year with our fantastic workshop facilitator Tom Allen and inspiring panelists Nader Ibrahim, Minka Youngmi Park, Kiara Johnson, and Cassie Day, FGLF. 🎟️ Register for the workshop: https://lnkd.in/gK8JD528  🎟️ Register for the end-of-year event: https://lnkd.in/ggftUphW South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) Social Traders Office for Small and Family Business

🌟 Meet Our Panellist: Kiara Johnson 🌟 We are honoured to have Kiara Johnson, an inspirational leader and advocate for First Nations engagement and empowerment, join our Business for Good End-of-Year Celebration panel! 🎉 👇 Discover Kiara’s incredible story and impact: "Kiara is an Aboriginal Engagement and Participation Specialist and the Founder and Director of KSJ Consulting Service, a 100% Aboriginal and female-owned business certified by Supply Nation. Based in South Australia and operating nationally, KSJ provides culturally safe consulting to empower government, non-profit, and commercial entities to engage Aboriginal communities and drive equity and justice. With over 10 years of experience in First Nations Water Management, Advocacy, and Governance, Kiara’s leadership has been recognized with The Peter Cullen Water and Environment Trust’s “Leith Boully Award” for her transformative contributions to water and environmental management. In 2024, Kiara was named one of InDaily and CityMag South Australia’s Top 40 Best Business Leaders, winning the “Social Impact” award for her ground-breaking work in social innovation. Beyond KSJ, Kiara owns Platinum Civil Construction Group, the first Aboriginal woman-owned civil construction company in South Australia, and Argyle Group Training & Recruitment, which connects First Nations talent with meaningful opportunities. Kiara’s fierce advocacy and commitment to challenging the status quo make her a true force for change." 💡 Don’t miss the chance to hear from Kiara and our other incredible panellists about scaling businesses for good on Friday 6th December, 12-2pm. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/ggftUphW South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) Social Traders Office for Small and Family Business

🌟 Meet Our Panellist: Minka Youngmi Park 🌟 We’re excited to welcome Minka Park, founder and managing director of Kimchi Club, as a panellist for our Business for Good End-of-Year Celebration! 🎉 Minka is a trailblazing social entrepreneur whose passion for community and culture has taken her business from local roots to national success. 👇 Learn more about Minka’s incredible journey: "Born in South Korea, Minka moved to Australia in the early 2000s and has since worn many hats, including player at Adelaide Roller Derby, Korean language teacher for a charity, and roles across sales, HR, and finance. In 2018, Minka founded Kimchi Club, a social enterprise that celebrates her Korean heritage while creating meaningful impact. From humble beginnings, their products—including kimchi, condiments, and authentic Korean sauces—are now sold in over 150 gourmet stores and independent supermarkets across Australia. As a proud South Australian brand, Kimchi Club is 100% locally made and owned, providing work opportunities for migrant Korean women and sharing the richness of Korean food and culture with Australia. As a Coralus Venture (2021), Minka continues to champion her mission of building community through food, all while balancing life as a loving mom to a wonderful daughter and an adorable dog." 💡 Don’t miss the chance to hear from Minka and our other incredible panellists about scaling businesses for good on Friday 6th December, 12-2pm. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/ggftUphW South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) Social Traders Office for Small and Family Business

🌟 Meet Our Panellist: Cassie Day 🌟 We’re thrilled to have Cassie Day, FGLF, a multi-award-winning businesswoman and community builder, join us for the Business for Good End-of-Year Celebration! 🎉 👇 Discover Cassie’s incredible journey and impact: Cassie Day is a business consultant, speaker, writer, and community builder who uses her extraordinary personal and professional experiences to connect and inspire. For eight years, Cassie channelled her experience as a single mother and carer of a son with cystic fibrosis, autism, and an acquired brain injury, to grow The Carers Place from the ground up into a thriving 7-figure business. She successfully sold the business - a remarkable achievement in the for-profit, for-purpose space. During this time, Cassie became a recognised leader and advocate in the disability and care sectors, launching the popular Connect and Collaborate networking events, which drew 80-100 NDIS providers every two months for two years. Now, Cassie uses her wealth of experience in business development, strategy, and leadership to consult and advise other business owners, professionals, and leaders on how to scale their businesses sustainably. Cassie’s exceptional achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including the National Leadership Excellence Award and Bronze Women Changing the World Award in 2023, as well as graduation from the prestigious Governors Leadership Foundation Program. Cassie is a trusted voice, frequently featured in media outlets like Channel 9, ABC Radio, and Mamamia. 💡 Don’t miss the chance to hear from Cassie and our other incredible panellists about scaling businesses for good on Friday 6th December, 12-2pm. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/ggftUphW South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) Social Traders Office for Small and Family Business

🌟 Meet Our Panellist: Nader Ibrahim 🌟 We’re thrilled to have Nader Ibrahim join us as a panellist for our Business for Good End-of-Year Celebration! 🎉 Nader is a passionate social entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of One Culture Group, a social enterprise breaking barriers and creating opportunities for disadvantaged communities. 👇 Learn more about Nader’s inspiring journey: "Nader Ibrahim, a proud Egyptian immigrant, moved to Australia in 2009 and co-founded the One Culture Group. With a deep passion for community service and a strong commitment to providing opportunities for disadvantaged groups, Nader has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s mission. Coming from an underprivileged background, Nader personally experienced the barriers that prevent access to sports and community engagement. This fuelled his desire to create an organization that would provide the opportunities he once lacked. In 2017, alongside his business partner, Nader founded the One Culture Group, a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making a positive impact in people’s lives through sports, individualized support, and building social connections. One Culture’s programs are inclusive of all ages, cultures, and abilities. Seven years later, the work continues to grow. The impact has broadened, and the need for inclusive services is greater than ever. Nader’s vision to provide access and create positive change remains at the heart of One Culture’s mission." 💡 Don’t miss the chance to hear from Nader and our other incredible panellists about scaling businesses for good on Friday 6th December, 12-2pm. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/ggftUphW South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) Social Traders Office for Small and Family Business