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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 - BUSINESS MODEL DESIGN: FRI, 6 NOV | 10:00AM - 12:00PMIN-PERSON AT INPARRILA | ON-LINE OPTION AVAIALBLE 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) JOIN OUR NEXT SPECIAL SESSION: A ONE-HOUR IMPACT MODEL DESING WORKSHOP, FOLLOWED BY TWO HOURS OF GROUP MENTORING. MON, 12 OCT | 9:30AM - 12:30PM IN PERSON AT MCLAREN VALE AND FLEURIEU COAST VISITOR CENTRE |
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) AUG TO DEC 2026
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Program Opportunities & Updates
Catch-Up with SASEC! The Duke of Brunswick Hotel, Adelaide 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 Workshop & Group Mentoring Mon 12 Oct 2026, 9:30 am - 12:30pm ACST In-person at Inparrila Join Business for Good Program and the City of Onkaparinga for a one-hour interactive workshop followed by two hours of group mentoring, helping small businesses in the region strengthen skills to drive social, environmental and economic impact. Workshop: Facilitated by Collab4Good, you'll explore your WHY of your business for good and work on practical tools like Theory of Change. Group Mentoring: Facilitated by SASEC, connect with other business owners in small, facilitated discussion groups shaped by your own topics. Tickets releasing soon. Stay tuned. Business for Good Workshop: Business Model Design Fri 6 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 12:00am ACST Whether you’re starting or refining your approach, explore practical tools to strengthen your Business for Good impact.
• Explore the key elements of a Business for Good business model, from identifying your impact focus to creating sustainable revenue pathways. This workshop will be facilitated by Amy Orange (Co-Founder & Managing Director) and Arianna Watson (Impact Director) from Collab4Good, who bring extensive experience in social enterprise, impact strategy and purpose-led business. They will be joined by First Nations business expertise, contributing valuable cultural and community perspectives to the conversation. | Join the Business for Good community to receive program updates and announcements |