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Applications are still open for our Community Development Fund! APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gmd2CrbD 👥Community Development Fund • Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Peer Support Program Funding 👥 The TGV Community Development Fund is an annual pool of funding for grassroots and organisational peer support projects or activities in Victoria. For the 2024 funding round, there is a total of $50,000 available, and the maximum funding available for each project is $8000. We highly encourage applications for grassroots initiatives and small-scale projects; there is no minimum amount of funding that you need to request for a project or activity and we've seen small-scale projects have massive impacts. Your activities must take part in Victoria to be eligible for funding. Deadline: 11:59PM, May 28th 2024 For more information, visit the application link in our bio! [Image Description: A purple gradient background with a photograph of four people smiling, in a side embrace on the bottom left corner. From the top to the bottom of the tile there is white and turquoise text that reads: 'funding for peer support activities and programs for trans, gender diverse & non-binary people. community development fund. applications open link in bio'. In the bottom left corner there is the 'Transgender Victoria' logo in white.]

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This is such a great tool for mapping our innovation ecosystem in WA. If you have anything to do with innovation or entrepreneurship in WA then please make sure you’re included in this map - if not, contact Meshpoints today! (And if you’re part of another hub / collaboration / network / ecosystem that is looking for a clever way to share - and update - info about those involved, I encourage you to learn more about this fantastic tool)

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GROW YOUR IMPACT WITH $120K FEDERAL GOVT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GRANTS: 🔷SEDI (Social Enterprise Development Initiative) grants are administered by Impact Investing Australia 🔷Available to Impact-focused enterprises (inc First Nations businesses) with minimum $50K turnover addressing entrenched disadvantage 🔷Rolling grant rounds to 2026 (not first-in-first served) 🔷Submit an application for an intermediary to provide business modelling, finance/investment and evaluation/impact measurement support. 🔷A proportion of SEDI grants are prioritised for smaller states/territories, and regional areas. This includes WA. Impact Seed is Western Australia's dedicated capacity and capability builder for social enterprise, so if you're interested in applying for a SEDI grant, you can: 🔷Option 1: Get in touch with our team directly via [email protected] to discuss a joint application (grants are used by enterprises to engage intermediaries and will be awarded based on merit, not on the order of application.) OR 🔷Option 2: For general expressions of interest go to: https://lnkd.in/eAxj6KqC (SEDI Grants will run through to June 2026. There will be rolling grant rounds, ensuring ample time for submissions by eligible social enterprises. They are administered by Impact Investing Australia and funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services)

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If you’re considering applying for funding through the Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program, this webinar is a must for you. In this free session, Perpetual will guide you through the IPAP program, the application process, and how to craft a compelling submission. Details to register are below! #Grants #Fundraising #Perpetual

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GRANTS – AVAILABLE NOW Do you know a social enterprise looking to grow their impact? Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) capability building grants, valued at up to $120,000 each, are available to eligible social enterprises, including Indigenous owned or controlled organisations with a defined social benefit, working to support Australians experiencing entrenched disadvantage. Grant funds are to be used to purchase business and impact capability building services provided by intermediaries, such as financial services, evaluation and impact measurement, business consulting and legal advice. The SEDI Grants program will run through to June 2026. There will be rolling grant rounds, ensuring ample time for submissions by eligible social enterprises. Grants will be awarded based on the merit of the enterprises/projects, not on the order of application.   SEDI Grants are administered by Impact Investing Australia and funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. For details and to submit an expression of interest go to: https://lnkd.in/eAxj6KqC   #SEDIGrants #SocialEnterprise #ImpactInvesting #Grants #FundingOpportunities

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GRANTS – AVAILABLE NOW Do you know a social enterprise looking to grow their impact? Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) capability building grants, valued at up to $120,000 each, are available to eligible social enterprises, including Indigenous owned or controlled organisations with a defined social benefit, working to support Australians experiencing entrenched disadvantage. Grant funds are to be used to purchase business and impact capability building services provided by intermediaries, such as financial services, evaluation and impact measurement, business consulting and legal advice. The SEDI Grants program will run through to June 2026. There will be rolling grant rounds, ensuring ample time for submissions by eligible social enterprises. Grants will be awarded based on the merit of the enterprises/projects, not on the order of application. SEDI Grants are administered by Impact Investing Australia and funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. For details and to submit an expression of interest go to: https://lnkd.in/eAxj6KqC   #SEDIGrants #SocialEnterprise #ImpactInvesting #Grants #FundingOpportunities  

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GRANTS OPEN: Round 2 of the Community Led Climate Solutions grant program is now open! Supporting not-for-profits across remote, rural and regional Australia, the program drives local climate solutions that reduce emissions through education, engagement and action. There are two streams of funding available: - Engage and Deliver - Grants up to $20,000 for local projects promoting or actioning practices and solutions that can reduce carbon emissions and benefit their community; and - Scaling -– Grants from $20,001 to $75,0000 for projects scaling locally-led initiatives, that alleviate socio-economic challenges and enable communities to thrive. This program is collaboratively funded and we are thrilled that Elders Insurance, backed by QBE Foundation, has joined a growing number of like-minded organisations that want to support rural communities in initiatives that capitalise on renewable energy sources and activities that reduce carbon emissions for the benefit of climate and local people. Learn more about applying here: https://lnkd.in/gXAM8nT5 Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland Paul Ramsay Foundation #CLCS #ClimateSolutions #CommunityGrants #RuralAus

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For all the social entrepreneurs in the ACT...

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Swaab is proud to be an Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA) reporting member. The theme of this year’s AusLSA member’s report is Through The Maze – navigating the complexities of sustainability reporting and towards improved corporate accountability and transparency. #ESG #Sustainability #GoS #AusLaw

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Weekly grant round-up; Hand-picked grants to fuel your growth! GRANT FOR GOOD 2024 - NATIONAL For Whom: Australian charities and not-for-profits registered with the ACNC Amount: $20,000 What can be funded: Projects and initiatives that promote social inclusion, health and wellbeing, sports, and other activities benefiting local communities and the disadvantaged. Deadline: 10 June 2024 Link for details & Apply: https://lnkd.in/gFUjyX-g ARTS AND DISABILITY INITIATIVE - NATIONAL For Whom: d/Deaf artists or arts workers, artists or arts workers with disability. Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Amount: $30,000 What can be funded: Skills development, mentoring, residencies, creation of new work, creative development, experimentation, practice-based research, presentation and promotion, collaboration, access costs (e.g., interpreter services, translation, technical equipment, support worker assistance). Deadline: 9 July 2024 Link for details & Apply: https://lnkd.in/gmkJVmwK TELSTRA FOOTY COUNTRY GRANTS - NATIONAL For Whom: Local football clubs across Australia affiliated with the AFL. Excluded are VFL, SANFL, and WAFL clubs, as well as umpiring groups. Amount: $20,000 What can be funded: Volunteer capacity building, safety improvements, modifications for junior football, start-up costs for new clubs or teams, participation subsidies, cultural awareness training, and short-term financial support for distressed clubs. Deadline: 7 August 2024 Link for details & Apply: https://lnkd.in/gCyZ455s TUCKER FOUNDATION GRANT - NATIONAL For Whom: Charitable organisations with income tax exemption and ACNC registration. Amount: $25,000 What can be funded: Support for public art galleries and museums, relief of poverty and suffering of children, scholarships for disadvantaged youth, protection of women from abuse, social change initiatives, wildlife and habitat protection, animal welfare. Deadline: 31 August 2024 Link for details & Apply: https://lnkd.in/gnu-ZMRM THRIVE COMMUNITY GRANTS - NSW/ACT/QLD/WA For Whom: Smaller, local charities focused on disadvantaged children and young people. Must have DGR-1 status and ACNC registration. Amount: $50,000 What can be funded: Initiatives that foster learning, independence, connections, resilience, and community belonging for children and young people. Deadline: 24 June 2024 Link for details & Apply: https://lnkd.in/gyF5inJR Make sure to check each grant’s eligibility criteria and deadlines carefully. Good luck with your applications! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with your grant applications. #GrantOpportunities #Funding #CommunitySupport #NonProfit #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Education #SocialImpact

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53% of LGBTQIA+ initiatives have insufficient capacity to achieve their strategic goals! This is just one of the stats revealed today by "Pointing to Progress"—a national report into the capacities of the LGBTQIA+ sector. Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/g9e6VScu

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#News Social Enterprise Capability Building Grants – Available Now via Impact Investing Australia Social Enterprise Development Initiative #SEDI Grants help social enterprises, including trading Indigenous owned or controlled organisations with a defined social benefit, grow their business, scale their impact and further their missions of creating positive social change. The grants, valued at up to $120,000 each, are targeted towards supporting social enterprises to be more effective and efficient in demonstrating and increasing social impact for the people and communities they exist to support. The initiative supports social enterprises across all states and territories that are delivering services for Australians experiencing disadvantage, in a range of social outcome areas, including: communities, employment, education, health and disability, and First Nations Australians. View full list of the DSS outcome areas > https://lnkd.in/gxrFE87x Grant funds are to be used to purchase business and impact capability building services from intermediaries such as; > financial services > evaluation and impact measurement > business consulting > legal advice Find Out More Here > https://lnkd.in/eAxj6KqC To access One10 Group support for the grant EOI or Application Phase please complete the form here > https://lnkd.in/g-2G7xF #Grants #socialenterprise #firstnations #capabilitybuilding #support #SEDI #SocialEnterprise #GrantFunding #ImpactInvestment #SocialImpact #CapabilityBuilding #Sustainability #SocialChange #FundingOpportunities #GovernmentGrants #SocialEntrepreneurship #PurposeDriven #FinancialSustainability #ImpactInvestmentReady #GrantApplication #ImpactStrategy #CommunityGrowth

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🚨 Human Rights Implications for Love and What Price Do You Place on Love? 💰💍💘 🔹 The Australian Partner Visa process is designed to allow citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their partners for residency. 🔹 It has become notoriously long and complex- 50% of Applications are processed within 16 months and 90% of Applications are processed in 24 months. 🔹 These extended processing times raise important questions about fairness- some argue that this has become a human rights issue. 🔹 Long processing times can have profound emotional, social, and financial consequences. 🔹 These long delays may also violate basic principles of family unity and dignity. 🔹 The delays disproportionately affect vulnerable applicants, such as those from refugee backgrounds or in humanitarian situations. 🔹 The high fee of $9095 AUD adds another layer of discrimination. In comparison, the U.K charges £1,846 ($3568.77 AUD) for Applicants outside the U.K applying for a Partner Visa. For further details, including suggestions for potential government responses, read the article below ⬇

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The deep divide over whether community organisations should be political or not is a conversation I have had with so many for-purpose leaders over the last couple of years. It is a hard line to walk, and when 56% of people in this study see advocacy on social and political issues as an important function of community organisations but 49% think community organisations should stick to serving their communities and stay out of politics (and no, I don't know how there's a 7% crossover there, but perhaps those 7% think that you can advocate but still stay out of politics?), it will remain a source of contention. I look forward to more conversations on this topic while we figure out how to strike a balance.

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An early ESG news wrap this week because I'm at the Financial Services Council New Zealand breakfast with the Climate Change minister tomorrow. So, what's news? 🌳💚🔽 ▶ Eco Choice Aotearoa released its Sustainable Procurement Toolkit - supply chains are key to the transition! ▶ the IEA released its World Energy Investment 2024 report, showing clean energy investment is outspending fossil fuel investment by 2:1 (but much more is needed) ▶ the NZ Government has announced proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals Act, including removing the ban on oil & gas exploration. ▶ A Ministerial directive letter set new target timeframes for processing overseas investment office decisions. ▶ Sustainable Business Network, Aurecon, thinkstep-anz, released a comprehensive study of Aotearoa New Zealand's circular economy potential. ▶ the Australian climate reporting bill passed the House without amendment and will now go to the Senate this month. ▶ NAB released its Supplementary Climate Disclosures, including its proposed Customer Transition Plan assessment framework. ▶ Pollination launched a $150m VC fund to back climate and nature solutions startups in Australia. ▶ European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its final report on greenwashing in the European financial services sector. ▶ Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford released its The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report. As you might expect, there is a gap to our Paris goals! It also clarifies key terminology for #voluntarycarbonmarkets ▶ Microsoft has signed its biggest carbon removal contract so far: a 10-year deal covering 3.3 million metric tons of emissions starting in 2028 at a Stockholm installation. The new project uses bioenergy with carbon capture and storage. ▶ The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) approved its first high-integrity CCP-labelled carbon credits. ▶ the Indicators of Global Climate Change Report was released with an accompanying database and dashboard on key stats such as average temperature rise, emissions, warming trajectory, carbon budgets etc. ▶ The Church of England Pensions Board released its 2023 Stewardship Report. ▶ BNP Paribas Asset Management and other institutional investors have called on ESG data providers to enhance their data offerings on ocean-related risks and opportunities at a project and issuer level. Better data is needed to meet the 2022 Kunming-Monteral Agreement frameworks for protecting 30% of the planet's lands, inland waters, marine and coastal areas by 2030. ▶ the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development released its #naturebasedsolutions map covering different typos of #nbs ▶ China is creating a new "carbon footprint management system" to measure emissions for about 100 key products from 2027. What did I miss? #esg #climatechange #sustainability #esglitigation #greenwashing #dlapiper 📸 Andrey Strizhkov / Unsplash

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Join us on Thursday, August 1st for an exclusive keynote session and discover how impact measurement can transform your organisation's effectiveness. Sandy Blackburn, Founder and Managing Director of Social Outcomes will share insights and practical takeaways from the AICD's NFP directors guide 'Impact Measurement and Governance' which AICD engaged Social Outcomes to develop. Key topics include: - Defining Impact Measurement and Its Significance - Impact Management vs. Impact Measurement Approaches - Board and Leadership Teams Role in Monitoring Organisational Effectiveness - The Right Queries: Driving insightful answers for better decision-making Enhance your strategic decision-making skills and elevate your organisation's impact. This session is essential for Leaders, Boards, and management teams. Don't miss out—invite your colleagues and reserve your spot today!: https://lnkd.in/gYPusGhC Mark Spurr Kate Mills CARMEL MOLLOY Gavin Coopey Leanne Warner Samantha McKenna

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Some great insights in this article for those wanting to learn more about diversifying revenue and moving beyond government funding. Want to know more? Then make sure you register for the Gender Equity Victoria (GEN VIC) event next month that explores this very topic! https://lnkd.in/ewpS4axA #philanthropy #funding #giving #genderequity

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New Local Land Services board chairs and members announced and LLS review released https://bit.ly/3xWsSTp (NSW Government Media Release) The NSW Government has announced new appointments and reappointments to the 11 Local Land Services (LLS) regional boards, as well as the release of a review into LLS boards and committees. After a substantial statewide recruitment drive that drew 157 applicants, the new board members, comprising a mix of ministerial appointees and elected individuals, are set to continue LLS's work in providing community-tailored agricultural and environmental services. The review commissioned by Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty has confirmed LLS's effectiveness and suggested several governance refinements aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs without overhauling the existing structure. For Landcare NSW, this announcement is particularly welcome because it reaffirms the government's commitment to maintaining strong, regionally focused governance in land management. The decision to refine rather than overhaul LLS governance ensures continuity and stability in service delivery, which is crucial for effective natural resource management and agricultural productivity.

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