Category Archives: Social Enterprise

yoga for cancer

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

Last week I heard about two lovely souls, Keren and Jacqui from Brisbane Yoga Space, who in 2011 launched Anahata Healing an initiative that supports those affected by cancer through yoga. So far Anahata Healing has helped over 200 people across Australia. … Continue reading →

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stop traffick – the JC Denim Project

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

The United Nations estimate that 20.9 million men, women and children are trafficked around the world for purposes of forced prostitution, labor and other forms of exploitation every year. This is equivalent to the entire population of Australia. This figure … Continue reading →

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Shebeen: Australia’s first philanthrobar?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Imagine drinking a chilled beer (or wine for that matter) that for every sweet sip, you are helping someone in a developing country?  Imagine no more, new Melbourne philanthro-bar Shebeen is open for business and it does exactly that, and as Time … Continue reading →

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top ten socially kind christmas gifts 2012

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

STOP! Before you hit the local shopping mall and work your way through your Christmas shopping list, put a bit of thought in and see if your gift can give twice: here are my top ten socially kind Christmas gifts: … Continue reading →

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Bear for Bear: the most beautiful Christmas gift

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

I am always on the look out for ethical or socially kind gifts, gifts that are more than just what you wrap up, put a pretty bow on, to give away. Gifts that somehow serve a greater cause or purpose … Continue reading →

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got an idea to change the world?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Attention all Brisbane based social entrepreneurs!  How would you like win a share of $50,000 to help launch your idea for making positive lasting social change? Wesley Mission Brisbane have launched Campaign for Change a round of funding available to anyone … Continue reading →

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my quest for the ultimate ethical shoe

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Have you ever thought about the origin or ethics of your shoes? Where they were made, who made them, what are they made from, what distance did your shoes travel to be on your shoe shop shelf, did each company … Continue reading →

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Biddy Bags, a unique gift

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

My blog post about social enterprise Expresso Train was the most read post last month, so I thought I would introduce you to another: Biddy Bags.  Biddy Bags is clever intergenerational social enterprise based in Brisbane, connecting socially isolated nannas … Continue reading →

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a Friday afternoon feel-good story for you…

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

I would like to share a nice, feel-good story with you.  A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about an appeal happening in Australia to buy bras for women in a small village in Fiji who were … Continue reading →

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what has Weetbix got to do with charity?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Aussie kids are Weet-bix kids - so the advertising jingle goes. Yup, Weet-Bix is a great Australian breakfast tradition (my 5 year old eats between 3 and 5 per day) but something lots of people don’t realise is that by purchasing Sanitarium’s … Continue reading →

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