We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the unconference tomorrow.
OPENING SPEAKER
We will be kicking off at 10am in Central Lecture Block (E19) with a talk about Social Innovation as Storytelling from Davy Knittle
Bio: Davy Knittle - is a 2011-2012 Thomas J. Watson Fellow at work on a project entitled: Cities in Transition [...]
Continue Reading →Just discovered an organisation called Social Startup 48.
They are a team of professionals who have worked in various startup organisations (including BRW 2011 top ten startup Zookal), and have professional/academic backgrounds coming from McKinsey & Co, Macquarie Bank and Harvard University.
They are running an event in May, also called Social Startup 48, [...]
Continue Reading →Crowdsourcing and crowdfunding are an important sources of resources and revenue for social innovators. That’s why we’re pleased to let you know that these workshops are on in Sydney. Ross Dawson has been exploring crowd business models for quite a while now and has written extensively on the topic.
There are two sessions [...]
Continue Reading →“If what we have, what we need, and what is possible are closely aligned the scope for innovation is limited. When all three change at the same time it creates innovation”. – Charles Leadbeater, Dying for Change Symposium 2011
Interested in life and death issues? Then why not join in for this collaborative event developed [...]
Continue Reading →Still finding the idea of implementing a social media strategy for your project or organisation a bit daunting?
Then this 1 day workshop with David Hood is just the thing to help get your idea off the ground.
If you:
Have an idea for a campaign, enterprise or event and want to learn how [...]
Continue Reading →Nothing planned for the evening on 3rd April 2012? Why not get along to this event hosted by COFA?
WHAT Art, Design and Social Enterprise
WHEN April 3, 6-8pm
WHO Janine Cahill, Mickey Kovari & Grant Young
WHERE EG02 COFA, cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd, Paddington
Please note the new earlier starting [...]
Continue Reading →Social Innovation Sydney is delighted to invite everyone to come along to this ThinkActChange event:
“Crowdfunding for Change” – Wednesday 14th March from 6-8pm. Doors at 5.30pm.
This month we’re aiming to bring you the biggest ever ThinkActChange! For this unique event we will be partnering with both Social Innovation Sydney [...]
Continue Reading →Don’t have plans for 10th March? Why not celebrate International Women’s Day in a tangible way by joining this march in Sydney?
WHERE: First Fleet Park
WHEN: 12PM – 3PM, 10 March 2012
This International Women’s Day join your feminist community for a community picnic, live music & world-changing [...]
Continue Reading →The folks over at 10thousandgirl have just let us know about their International Women’s Day event that’s on this coming weekend:
You are invited to a giant clothes swap to raise funds for women living in poverty. Join us for a day of fashion, fun and high tea – and make a difference [...]
Continue Reading →Thank-you
Thank-you to everyone who braved the torrential Sydney rain last night to watch Miss Representation and participate in the panel session afterward.
Special thanks to our panel members who provided thought provoking discussion:
Eva Cox AO (@evacox) – highly respected feminist, academic, and activist, whose work has informed and inspired a generation [...]
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- Opening speaker & logistics for Social Innovation Sydney Unconference 12 May
- Applications close Friday 13th for Social Startup 48 via @SocialStartup48
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