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Who we are
The Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) is a member-led peak body that represents the interests of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises across New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory. We exist to:
- Engage and connect the social enterprise sector in NSW and ACT
- Secure investment and policy change for the sector
- Be an organisation that can sustain and grow our impact
Read our FY25 Strategic Plan
What we do
SECNA provides its members with:
- Advocacy: Engaging with local, state, and federal government to advocate for policy changes and investment that benefit social entrepreneurs and enterprises in NSW & ACT, ensuring members’ voices are heard.
- Resources & Opportunities: Members receive exclusive access to news, mentoring, resources, and opportunities via newsletters, social media, and other updates.
- Exposure & Connection: SECNA connects members to a network of social enterprises and supporters through forums, networking events, and promotion of members' stories, impact, and offerings.
Our work
Social Enterprise Festival 2024
VideosOur second ever Festival brought hundreds of people to learn from, buy from and hear from more than 70 social enterprises in the same location. Market stalls, interactive workshops, speakers and more. Check it out.
Social Enterprise Festival 2024Supporting women in social enterprise
Other1 in 2 social enterprises globally are run by women, compared to 1 in 5 traditional businesses. Thanks to the generous support of the NSW Government, SECNA is providing additional support to women (including women with a disability and culturally and linguistically diverse women) to start or grow their social enterprise. Program commencing August 2024.
Supporting women in social enterprise
Head office:
- New South Wales
Service location(s):
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
Type(s) of actor:
- Peak bodies
Area(s) of activity:
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