Resources
Explore knowledge, tools and practical guidance to help you start, run and grow a social enterprise. Discover resources organised by topic, drawing on the experiences and expertise of people and organisations across Australia
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About the resources
Whether you're new to social enterprise or have years of experience, Understorey brings together knowledge and resources to support learning and practice across the sector.
Explore topics ranging from starting and running a social enterprise to Indigenous knowledge systems, the wider impact economy and shared challenges facing the sector.
Resources include practical guides, research, case studies, tools and other materials developed by people and organisations across Australia and beyond.
Understorey helps make existing knowledge easier to discover and use. As the sector evolves, we welcome contributions and feedback to help identify gaps, share valuable resources and strengthen collective learning.
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Enterprise Partnerships WAIndigenous knowledge systems and social enterprise
Explore resources developed by and for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses to deepen understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and their role in social enterprise. Topics include truth-telling, cultural safety and Country-centred business practices that value community and environmental wellbeing. These resources support respectful engagement with Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and contribute to fair, healing and regenerative futures.
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Starting and running a social enterprise
Starting and running a social enterprise can be exciting and challenging. Explore practical resources and tools to help you at every stage, from understanding the problem you want to solve and building a strong team to running your business and measuring your impact. Learn about the key decisions and skills needed to turn your ideas into lasting impact.
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Challenge areas for the Sector
Social enterprises are tackling some of our most pressing social and environmental challenges. Explore four areas where social enterprises are creating change: environmental care, people-centred services, access to decent work and community-led innovation. Deepen your understanding of these challenges and the different ways social enterprises are responding.
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Working in the impact economy
Explore ideas and approaches that extend beyond social enterprise, including power dynamics, decolonisation, systems thinking and community engagement. These resources help broaden your understanding of how change happens and how you can contribute through your work.
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