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Business for Good Sector Development Program 2025-27
The Business for Good Sector Development Program 2025-27 is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030. Delivered in partnership by the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) and Collab4Good, the 2-year Business for Good Program will support South Australian (SA) small social enterprise businesses with key business fundamentals to strengthen their knowledge, capacity and capability to deliver social, environmental and economic outcomes for SA with long-term business sustainability and growth. The Business for Good Program includes the following key activities:
- Group Workshops
- 1:1 Coaching
- Group Mentoring
Who is the program for? Social enterprises, First Nations owned businesses or B Corps who are already championing good social and/or environmental impact through business: the Business for Good program is here to help you go further. Traditional small businesses interested in how you might create more social impact, be more environmentally sustainable and/or recruit for diversity: the Business for Good program is here to support you to do so. |
Eligibility |
You are welcome to join the Business for Good program and access all program activities if your business meets all of the following eligibility criteria:
If any of the criteria don't apply to your business there may still be some activities you can access. Please get in touch at hello@sasec.org.au. This program is a space for shared learning and respectful collaboration, to participate in our activities in a way that is safe for you and others, we request that you adhere to our Code of Conduct. |
Is there a cost to participate? Please be aware that activities attract a small fee as a co-contribution. Activities will be ticketed via Humanitix, with the appropriate fee.
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What does the program involve?
Workshops | Join Collab4Good and our network of sector collaborators for practical, hands-on workshops designed to strengthen your business capabilities, with a focus on social and environmental impact. Each group workshop provides structured information, advice and real-world tools to help you develop key skills and drive the growth of your business and deepen your impact. Mark your calendar and participate in the Business for Good Workshops:
Workshop fee: $30 (including GST) NEXT WORKSHOP - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: FRI, 6 MARCH | 10:00AM - 12:00PMIN-PERSON AT INPARRILA | ON-LINE OPTIONAVAIALBLE FOR REGIONAL PARTICIPANTS register here |
Group Mentoring | Connect, learn and grow with fellow South Australian social enterprises through bi-monthly group mentoring, hosted by SASEC. Gain practical guidance, share experiences, and build the skills, confidence and connections to grow a sustainable, high-impact business. Check out the upcoming Group Mentoring dates below and join us:
Group mentoring fee: $20 (including GST) NEXT group mentoring: THU, 19 FEB | 5:30PM - 7:30PMIN-PERSON AT INPARRILA, ADELAIDE CAMPUS |
1:1 Coaching | Get tailored, confidential business support from Collab4Good’s experienced coaches and sector partners. These one-on-one sessions are designed to help you embed impact in your business model, with advice available across topics like:
Coaching fee: $45 per session (including GST) applications open for 1-1 coaching
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Program Opportunities & Updates
Catch-Up with SASEC! Join our bi-monthly catch up hosted at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel. An informal opportunity to meet and connect with other social entrepreneurs or ecosystem supporters. You must be a SASEC member to join this event, or attend as a +1. Business for Good: 1-1 Coaching As part of the Business for Good: Social Enterprise Sector Development Program, eligible South Australian social enterprises and small or family businesses (check your eligibility) can access tailored one-on-one coaching designed to strengthen your business sustainability and growth through a social and environmental impact lens. This coaching program includes:
Coaching sessions can be delivered online or in-person, depending on what works best for you and your coach. Online access ensures that businesses based in regional South Australia can also participate. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations businesses, social enterprises, culturally diverse businesses, women-owned businesses, disability enterprises, and regional South Australian businesses. Applications close at 11:00 pm, Sun 1st Feb 2026. Business for Good Group Mentoring Stop wrestling alone with your business challenges. Connect, brainstorm and walk away with clear steps to move forward. This space is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer mentoring to tackle real challenges, spark fresh ideas and discover together new opportunities across the topics that matter most to your business today. Share your struggles, initiatives, hear from a group of peers and help others grow along the way. A true win-win experience. Business for Good Workshop: Fundamentals of Financial Management
Fri 6th Mar 2026, 10:00am - 12:00am ACDT This Workshop makes finance simple, practical, and confidence-building for purpose-led small businesses. You’ll learn how to:
The session is facilitated by Rida Jafri, Chartered Accountant and founder of Social CFO, whose experience spans start-ups, social enterprises, community organisations and major brands. | Join the Business for Good community to receive program updates and announcements |