Category Archives: Social Enterprise

Help PowerWells solve world energy poverty – pledge your support today

Posted on January 8, 2018 by charityspam

Can you imagine your life without a reliable source of electricity? It is estimated that between 1.2 and 3 billion people around the world have little or no access to electricity and / or modern fuels, to meet basic needs such as cooking, … Continue reading →

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This Mother’s Day (or any day you need a gift) support Global Sisters

Posted on May 2, 2017 by charityspam

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are looking for a great gift in a hurry, then check out the amazing range of gifts that do good at Global Sisters. Global Sisters exists to enable women to … Continue reading →

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Don’t give chocolate this easter

Posted on March 23, 2017 by charityspam

This Easter, I would like you to consider a different type of Easter gift, one that does not involve chocolate, well not directly. The Fig Tree Children is a Brisbane-based charity supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Sierra Leone. In a country … Continue reading →

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Two Aussie companies partner to “double the good”

Posted on September 1, 2016 by charityspam

Guess what??!!  Two great Aussie companies on a mission to do good, have teamed up to offer you meal and beer that delivers “double the good.” ‘Mexican with a Mission’ pioneers Zambrero, have partnered with The Good Beer Co, Australia’s first social … Continue reading →

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One of a kind speakers. Great sound. Incredible cause.

Posted on June 27, 2016 by charityspam

It is funny how the world works.  You might remember a few posts ago, I wrote about social enterprise Substation33 that recycle and reuse electronic waste to create jobs and training opportunities for disadvantaged jobseekers in Logan?  (Here is the … Continue reading →

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ECOPADS = environment, education and empowerment

Posted on June 20, 2016 by charityspam

I recently learnt about an amazing lady,  Freeda Thong, a Brisbane based social entrepreneur passionate about women, the environment and equality. Freeda recently ran a crowd funding campaign to raise $15,000 for her new, innovative, environmentally and socially impactful product – Ecopads. … Continue reading →

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Give some words with heart

Posted on June 6, 2016 by charityspam

Do you think it would be possible to run a company that educates girls in developing countries, helps the environment AND makes a profit? Meet Lauren Shuttleworth, a Brisbane based social entrepreneur who is doing exactly that with her eco-friendly … Continue reading →

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Making waves – turning ocean waste into skateboards

Posted on January 6, 2016 by charityspam

   I heard about a super cool skateboard brand today, one that recycles ocean waste into skateboards. It is an LA based company called Bureo, who collect and recycle fishing nets from the coast of Chile, turn the nets to … Continue reading →

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Need a great excuse to have a beer? How about a beer that will help save our Great Barrier Reef

Posted on November 27, 2015 by charityspam

A new craft beer company has launched in Australia.  It is called The Good Beer Co.  and what they are doing is not just good, it is GREAT! Their mission is simple. Produce Good Beer that does good. The Good Beer Co. is … Continue reading →

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Top ten Brisbane Christmas party or function venues with a difference

Posted on November 23, 2015 by charityspam

What if your end of year celebration with friends or work Christmas party could help end homelessness, give hope and employ a person with a disability or fund unique social projects across our state?  Well guess what – it can! … Continue reading →

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