Brisbane Social Enterprise Tour: A Day of Impact, Insight & Inspiration

Queensland’s social enterprise ecosystem is gaining momentum—and the Brisbane Social Enterprise Bus Tour, coordinated by Impact Boom & Business for Good Network, offered an unforgettable day exploring just how vibrant and impactful the local sector has become.

With the support of AMP Foundation and Westpac Foundation, the tour brought together a lively group of purpose-driven leaders, changemakers and supporters for a powerful day of connection, discovery and inspiration across four standout social enterprise hubs.

ReportsTom Allen and Emma DimechMarch 31, 2025Social Entrepreneurship, Queensland, Brisbane, Elevate Plus Alumni, EcosystemComment

Andrew Curtis On Social Enterprise As A Key Mechanism For Social Justice And Equality

On Episode 533 of Impact Boom, Andrew Curtis of The Dragonfly Collective Australia discusses how social enterprises address systemic inequality, create opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage, and where the business for good ecosystem can accelerate its growth.

Saadi Allan On Regenerative Agriculture And Breaking Down Social Enterprise Silos

On Episode 523 of Impact Boom, Saadi Allan of Subpod discusses the intricate process of designing a regenerative and environmentally sustainable social enterprise which will effectively co-exist with natural ecosystems and help society to thrive.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenOctober 30, 2024Social Impact, Regional Australia, Sustainability, Ecosystem, EnvironmentalComment

Jo Lane On Sustainable Kelp Products Leading The Regeneration Of Marine Ecosystems

On Episode 451 of Impact Boom, Jo Lane from Sea Health Products discusses why she is pioneering kelp farming aquaculture in Australia and how it supports a regenerative and sustainable food system for future generations.

Elisabeth Lette On Social Procurement Growing The Social Enterprise Ecosytem

On Episode 440 of Impact Boom, Elisabeth Lette of ArcBlue discusses designing effective procurement frameworks for Australian social enterprises and her perspective on how policy makers can affect change across impact ecosystems.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenNovember 27, 2023Social Impact, Youth, Social Procurement, EcosystemComment

Tips And Tricks Social Entrepreneurs Use To Manage Their Wellbeing Effectively

On Episode 433 of Impact Boom, change makers and social entrepreneurs shared how they manage their health and wellbeing in a podcast recorded live from Amsterdam at the 2023 Social Enterprise World Forum.

Reports, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesOctober 31, 2023Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, AustraliaComment

Jeroo Billimoria On Impact Led Entrepreneurial Networks Catalysing Systems Change

On Episode 378 of Impact Boom, Jeroo Billimoria of One Family Foundation and Catalyst 2030 discusses the development of values based ecosystems for social entrepreneurs to collaborate and her perspective on globalised social innovation.

Daniela Fernandez On Inspiring Youth Ecopreneurs To Transform Our Ocean

On Episode 373 of Impact Boom, Daniela Fernandez of Sustainable Ocean Alliance discusses how an entrepreneurial mindset can equip youth changemakers to make a positive impact, and the intersection between technological innovation and saving our oceans.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesFebruary 15, 2023Social Impact, Ocean, Environmental, Climate Change, Youth, EcosystemComment

Anika Horn On An Ecosystem Building Approach To Revitalising Entrepreneurship

On Episode 365 of Impact Boom, Anika Horn of Social Venturers discusses how strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem leads to enhanced outcomes and opportunities for changemakers from underserved communities.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenDecember 22, 2022Social Impact, Ecosystem, Social Entrepreneurship, Community, Systems ThinkingComment

30 Experts In Social Change Share The Biggest Lessons Learned On Their Impact Journey

On Episode 358 of Impact Boom, entrepreneurs creating sustainable change answered the question, “what has been the biggest lesson on your social impact journey?” in a podcast recorded live at the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

Reports, Social EnterpriseTom AllenNovember 27, 2022Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, AustraliaComment

24 Social Impact Leaders Share Key Opportunities To Advance The Australian Social Enterprise Movement

On Episode 350 of Impact Boom, Australia’s social impact leaders respond to the question “What is now required to further the social enterprise movement in Australia and where do the key opportunities lie?” in a podcast recorded live at the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

Reports, Social EnterpriseTom AllenOctober 26, 2022Social Enterprise World Forum, Social Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, AustraliaComment

Work of Many Hands: The Emergence of a Social Enterprise Movement in Queensland

Richard Warner of Nundah Community Enterprises Cooperative and QSEC reflects on the roots of social enterprise in Queensland, reflecting on some of the ‘firsts’ from one of Australia’s pioneer states in the ‘business for good’ movement.

ReportsRichard WarnerSeptember 22, 2022Social Impact, Cooperative, EcosystemComment

Marc Goldenfein On Connecting Businesses To The Arts Through Payment Solutions

On Episode 323 of Impact Boom, Marc Goldenfein Co-Founder of ArtsPay discusses the role of Australia’s art sector in creating sustainable and cooperative communities, and how people can create an impact through modified spending and conscious consumption.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesJuly 18, 2022Social Impact, Art, Ecosystem, Governence, FinanceComment

Philippe Ceulen On Building Ecosystems That Spark Innovative Entrepreneurship

On Episode 320 of Impact Boom, Philippe Ceulen of Innovation Architects discusses how maintaining innovation friendly ecosystems is essential for growing start-up businesses and his advice for managing mental health under stressful conditions as an entrepreneur.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenJuly 1, 2022Social Impact, Ecosystem, Accelerator, InnovationComment

Tim Silverwood On Protecting The Ocean By Supporting Innovation Ecosystems

On Episode 278 of Impact Boom, Tim Silverwood of Ocean Impact Organisation (and ex Take 3 For The Sea) discusses how generating an ecosystem for innovative entrepreneurs can help clean and protect our oceans in the future.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenAugust 30, 2021Social Impact, Ocean, Ecosystem, Social Entrepreneurship, InnovationComment

Joshua Murchie On Redesigning The Philanthropic System Through Digital Means And NFT’s

On Episode 263 of Impact Boom, Joshua Murchie discusses how his enterprise Little Phil is redesigning the process of philanthropy, as well as the evolving possibilities for sustainable social impact through NFT's.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesMay 3, 2021Social Impact, Philanthropy, Technology, EcosystemComment

David Ponraj On Fostering Resourceful And Healthy Enterprise Ecosystems

On Episode 252 of Impact Boom, David Ponraj discusses how the Startup Space App connects social entrepreneurs to vital resources and removes barriers for accessing capital infrastructure and support networks.

Social EnterpriseSocial VenturersFebruary 16, 2021Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, App, Startups, EcosystemComment

Matt Pfahlert On The State Of Social Enterprise In Australia

On Episode 186 of Impact Boom, Matt Pfahlert of ACRE provides a reflection on the social enterprise state of the nation from his keynote at this year’s Social Traders Conference, drawing humorous comparisons between the sector and Sesame Street characters.

Social EnterpriseTom AllenSeptember 17, 2019Social Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, Social Enterprise World Forum, AustraliaComment

The State of Impact In Australia; How Social Enterprise Momentum Is Gaining

On Episode 176 of Impact Boom, twenty of the social enterprise sector’s leading doers provide their insights on the current state of the impact-driven movement in Australia.

Regional Social Enterprise Ecosystems; Cohesive & Collaborative Models To Create Change

On October 25th 2018, the Sunshine Coast Social Enterprise Forum was held with 200 attendees representing a broad range of sectors, local and state government. Impact Boom proudly supported the forum and hosted a panel discussion with some of Queensland’s leading social enterprise ecosystem builders. So how might we best create positive social change in the regions? Read on to find out.