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Tag Archives: Social Enterprise
stop traffick – the JC Denim Project
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
Posted in Children, Community, CSR, Ethical Shopping, GIVING, HIV / AIDS, Homelessness, KINDNESS, Pay it forward, Social Enterprise
Tagged Cambodia, Destiny Rescue, ethical fashion, forced labor, human trafficking, JC Clothing Company, JC Denim, JC Denim Project jeans, JCCC, Social Enterprise
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got an idea to change the world?
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
Posted in Brisbane Events, Children, Community, GIVING, KINDNESS, Mentoring, Pay it forward, Social Enterprise
Tagged Campaign for change, Charityspam, community start ups, make a difference brisbane, Social Enterprise, social innovation, south east queensland, Tara Castle, Wesley Mission Brisbane, WMB
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Biddy Bags, a unique gift
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
Posted in Brisbane Events, Community, CSR, Ethical Shopping, GIVING, KINDNESS, Recycle or upcycle, Social Enterprise, Uncategorized
Tagged Biddy Bags, Brisbane, buy something meaningful, Charityspam, Samantha Jockel, Sarah Blasko, Social Enterprise, social innovation, social kindness, Tara Castle
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psst Bleeding Heart: a #bne venue for good, not evil
If you are a lover of creative social enterprise, you might already know about Bleeding Heart 166 Ann Street in Brisbane’s CBD. It is a profit-for-a-purpose building that includes a cafe, a function centre, an art gallery and retail (with … Continue reading
Posted in Brisbane Events, Children, Community, CSR, Ethical Shopping, GIVING, Homelessness, KINDNESS, Pay it forward, Recycle or upcycle
Tagged #bne Events, Ann Street Brisbane, art gallery brisbane, Bleeding Heart, boutique events brisbane, Buffed, Business Babes, cafe brisbane, coffee brisbane, community enterprise brisbane, corporate social responsibility brisbane, gallery brisbane, profit for a purpose, Social Enterprise, social enterprise hub brisbane, socially responsible venue, unique function venue brisbane, Wise Foundation
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what has Weetbix got to do with charity?
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
Posted in Brisbane Events, Community, CSR, Ethical Shopping, GIVIT, Homelessness, Pay it forward, Social Enterprise, The Big Issue
Tagged Bank of Queensland, Buffed, charity spam, CSR, expresso train, find a social enterprise, Human Creative, sanitarium, Social Enterprise, social entrepreneurs, Social franchise, social traders, Tara Castle, The Big Issue, The Body Shop, weet-bix, what is a social enterprise, Wise Foundation
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carpets for communities
Ok, we have all heard about Tupperware parties, but have you ever heard about carpet parties? Well they are kind of similar, except these kind of parties have an amazing feel-good factor to follow: helping to empower mothers to break … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Community, CSR, Ethical Shopping, GIVING, Homelessness, KINDNESS, Pay it forward, Recycle or upcycle, Social Enterprise
Tagged buy a rug, buy for good, Cambodia, carpets for communities, charity spam, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, eco friendly rug or carpet, help a family, helping women, host a different kind of party, mothers, mums, put children in school, renovate, rugs, Social Enterprise, Tara Castle, tupperware
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Another socially kind Christmas gift that gives all year
Still last minute Christmas shopping? Then please, let me help you! What about a magazine subscription….? One that gives two-fold for all of next year? Give the gift of a 2012 subscription to The Big Issue, the world’s most widely circulated street … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Ethical Shopping, GIVING, Homelessness, KINDNESS, Pay it forward, The Big Issue
Tagged Charity Christmas gifts, gift that gives twice, gifts that help a charity, Gordon Roddick, Homelessness, John Bird, Social Enterprise, Social Entreprenuers, social kindness, Tara Castle, The Big Issue
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Expresso Train Café & Catering – Social Enterprise in Nundah, Brisbane
Recently I heard about a fantastic Social Enterprise in Nundah, Brisbane. It is called Expresso Train Café & Catering, 46 Station Street, Nundah – just opposite the Nundah Train station. The Café is part of the Nundah Community Enterprises Co-operative … Continue reading
