'Interview with Sally McGeoch discussing inclusive employment', Room for All – Inclusion in Hospitality Podcast

In this podcast episode, hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O’Connell welcome Sally McGeoch, Senior Advisor at the Westpac Foundation, to discuss her inspiring journey and her work in supporting social enterprises. The conversation delves into Sally’s background, the role of the Westpac Foundation, and the broader challenges and opportunities in the social enterprise sector.

Key Highlights:

1. Sally’s Background and Career Path.
2. Westpac Foundation’s Mission:

• Focused on empowering work integration social enterprises to create meaningful employment opportunities for marginalised groups.
• Supports initiatives like Streat’s Purpose Precinct and Whitebox Enterprises’ Payment by Outcomes model.

3. Challenges and successes in social enterprise:

• Discusses key barriers, such as sustainable funding, scalability, and systemic collaboration.
• Highlights success stories of enterprises like Jigsaw, which leverages collaborative approaches to scale impact.

4. Collaboration and Ecosystem Growth:

• Explores the importance of partnerships and ecosystem development for sector sustainability.
• Sally reflects on the evolving strategies and future goals of social enterprises.

Why It Matters:
This episode provides valuable insights into the social enterprise landscape, offering inspiration and practical advice for those passionate about social impact and inclusive business models.