SYDNEY, 27 June 2024 – Today marks a milestone for the Australian social enterprise sector as Social Change Central announces the launch of the new National Gateway to empower social enterprises and intermediary organisations across the country.
With a dedicated commitment to driving positive change, Social Change Central has developed a new all-in-one portal to simplify navigation of the complex social enterprise ecosystem and enable centralised sharing and access to information, learning resources, and support.
“It is a big day for us,” said Jay Boolkin, Co-Founder of Social Change Central. “We’ve been developing this portal for almost two years. We are thrilled to make all the support that currently exists across the sector more accessible than ever so that good people never miss out on great opportunities to drive positive change.”
Boolkin explained that the portal consolidates years of expertise and feedback from the sector to create a dynamic, inclusive online space. “Social enterprises and support organisations can quickly find, seize, and share opportunities, information, news, and resources,” he added. “Our goal is to create a centralised digital space for the sector, providing a crucial shortcut to help users stay across the sector and remain informed about the latest developments—a one-stop portal from which to navigate anywhere in the social enterprise landscape.”
The new Social Change Central portal is pivotal for Australia’s social enterprise ecosystem, catering not only to social enterprises but also to intermediary organisations seeking to access and share valuable resources and support. By aggregating and amplifying existing best practice tools and resources, the platform aims to enhance accessibility, inclusivity, and collaboration among sector stakeholders.
“Our all-in-one portal is sector-driven and designed to grow with the sector,” said Anne Lennon, Co-Founder of Social Change Central. “We are committed to a collaborative approach in making the portal as comprehensive and inclusive as possible, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the wealth of opportunities and resources available to grow social enterprise impact across Australia.”
“For over seven years, Social Change Central has been a trusted ally for social entrepreneurs, providing vital information on funding, awards, competitions, and learning opportunities,” added Lennon. “With this National Gateway we’re revolutionising the landscape for social enterprise support, making it easier for social enterprises and support organisations to thrive and grow their impact across Australia.”
Social Change Central is dedicated to advancing the social enterprise sector to new heights. “As we set our sights on more deeply supporting the social enterprise sector, we recognise the significant impact social enterprises have on the economy, with an estimated 12,000 social enterprises contributing $21 billion annually and employing over 200,000 individuals,” continued Boolkin. “Social Change Central fills a gap as a national gateway for aspiring and established social enterprises, entrepreneurs, and their supporters. As we continue to develop, we are excited to see how the portal will adapt to meet the evolving needs of the sector, incorporating personalised curation to deliver the information and resources most valued by users”
For more information on the new National Gateway to the Australian Social Enterprise Sector powered by Social Change Central and to subscribe, visit www.socialchangecentral.com.
For further media information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Jay Boolkin, Co-Founder – e: [email protected]; m: +61 401 389 442
About Social Change Central
Founded in 2016 by Jay Boolkin and Anne Lennon, Social Change Central serves as the National Gateway to the Australian social enterprise sector. Centralising navigation, facilitating continuous learning, and enabling seamless sharing and discovery of information and resources are at the core of its mission. With an audience of more than 50,000 social enterprises and support organisations nationally, it provides an all-in-one portal to discover and share essential information, learning resources, news, and opportunities. Social Change Central’s vision is a cohesive Australian social enterprise ecosystem where social enterprises thrive, driving widespread and transformative social change.
