SECNA

07/10/2026

📢 Last call for Social Enterprise Roadshow Bursary applications!

Applications close this Friday, 9 October, so get your form in today!

A massive thank you to MTC FutureReady for making this possible. We’re offering 10 x $500 bursaries to community leaders and advocates who want to join us at the Summit & Festival and share what they learn back in their home towns.

🌟 Calling Mid North Coast & Newcastle residents! We’d love to run an event in your region.

Know someone who should apply? Tag them below or share this post with your network! 👇

🔗 Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/mvdycune

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

Australia’s business‑for‑good community is taking center stage this November!

The 2026 Social Enterprise Festival is back, and we’re introducing two huge new pillars: the Social Enterprise Summit and the regional Roadshow!

💼 Friday, Nov 13: Social Enterprise Summit (Darlinghurst) – Knowledge sharing & networking for business, government, and impact leaders.
🎪 Saturday, Nov 14: Social Enterprise Festival (Darlinghurst) – A jam-packed, FREE, and family-friendly day!
🚗 Regional Roadshow: Can’t make it to Sydney? We’re bringing the event to the regions so you don't miss out.

Whether you want to learn, connect, or explore social procurement in action, this is THE event to get on your calendar.

Let’s build the future of business-for-good, together!

👉 Save your spot: https://www.secna.org.au/festival

17/07/2026

The 2026 Social Enterprise Festival is officially headed to University of Sydney this November, and we are shaking things up! 🙌

For the first time ever, we’re expanding to a two-day format to bring you even more value:
🔹 Friday, November 13: A brand-new B2B focus on procurement, networking, and growth.
🔹 Saturday, November 14: The classic, high-energy community festival we all know and love.

We are still actively looking for incredible social enterprises to help us build an unforgettable program. We’d love to hear from you if you want to:
💻 Demo your business and show the sector what you do best.
🛠️ Lead a workshop, talk, or class to share your expertise.
🎤 Join a speaker panel and drive the conversation forward.

If you want to be part of the magic this November, now is the time to apply!

🔗 Head over to our website to check out the festival details and submit your EOI: https://www.secna.org.au/festival

07/07/2026

Last year, 1,000+ people wanting to make a difference walked through our doors to support 80 incredible social enterprises. The energy in the room was absolutely incredible. ✨

You asked for more, so we’re delivering. The 2026 Social Enterprise Festival is officially expanding to TWO DAYS! 🙌 More connections, more impact, and more ways to experience how amazing this sector is.

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: November 13-14 2026
📍 LOCATION: University of Sydney

🚨 P.S. Want to be more than a visitor? Applications to be a stallholder close July 8 AT MIDNIGHT, but will remian open for speakers, sponsors and volunteers. If you want to bring your magic to the festival this year, this is your sign to apply before the clock strikes 12!

👉 Click the link in our comments to submit your EOI and save the date.