June is a significant time for business, preparing from end of financial year, may seem tedious and difficult, however, this pales in comparison to the challenges faced by our homeless population on cold and wet winter nights. This year was my fourth year participating in…

Across the globe, organisations known as a ‘social enterprise’ are on the rise. According to Social Traders, these are businesses that trade to intentionally tackle social problems, improve communities, provide access to employment and training, or help the environment. Forage Supply Co, established by two friends, Justin Westhoff…

Cathy Beaton is an incredible woman. As South Australian State President of Vinnies, her work is integral to the positive impact that Vinnies has on the thousands of homeless people in South Australia. This is a cause that troubles me deeply. So this year, I…

The overnight temperature dropped to 5 degrees on Thursday 29th June. The air was cold and hung damp around me as I tried to find comfort lying on wet grass, a piece of cardboard underneath me, and one above me. I scrunched deeper into my…

Have you ever wondered how to make a difference through creating and connecting to a community? Kathy Wong has done just that. She found a way to give back through her social enterprise Moeloco. I sat down with Kathy and learned how her burning passion…

Not all kids have the same start in life.1000’s of Australian children are sent to school each day without consuming any food, or having any food during the day. This has a major impact on their learning ability, self-esteem and health. Ian Steele is one of the many people…