Brisbane Social Enterprise Tour: Connecting Purpose, People & Possibility

Queensland’s social enterprise ecosystem continues to thrive, and the Brisbane Social Enterprise Bus Tour, held on 11th November, coordinated by Impact Boom and the Business for Good Network, was a vibrant showcase of this growth in action.

With generous support from the AMP Foundation and Westpac Foundation, the tour brought together an energetic mix of social entrepreneurs, changemakers, government, funders and supporters for a full day of learning, exploration, and inspiration across some of Brisbane’s leading purpose-driven organisations.

ReportsTom Allen and Emma DimechNovember 14, 2025Social Entrepreneurship, Queensland, Brisbane, Elevate Plus Alumni, EcosystemComment

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Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesNovember 11, 2025Social Impact, Communications, Storytelling, PolicyComment

Christopher Coritsidis On Why The Arts Are Essential For Driving Systems-Level Change

On Episode 608 of Impact Boom, Christopher Coritsidis of Opus 1 Foundation discusses how the arts serve as a force multiplier in creating systemic solutions and why social enterprises need to embrace creativity alongside innovation and technology to catalyse sustainable change.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesNovember 7, 2025Social Impact, Art, Technology, Creativity, StorytellingComment

Mohit Rauniyar On Reimagining Education To Enhance Student Engagement Through Storytelling

On Episode 607 of Impact Boom, Mohit Rauniyar of Canopy Nepal discusses implementing creativity, storytelling, and student-centred learning in classrooms to reduce dropout rates in schools, and the potential for accessible education opportunities to uplift and empower communities.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesOctober 16, 2025Social Impact, Education, Storytelling, youth, Young LeaderComment

Melissa Abu-Gazaleh On Redefining Masculinity And Mental Health Support Helping Young Men To Thrive

On Episode 606 of Impact Boom, Melissa Abu-Gazaleh of Top Blokes Foundation discusses addressing Australia’s youth mental health crisis by creating safe spaces for young men to build resilience, how mentoring in schools and workplaces reduces social risk factors, and why scaling patiently is critical for long-term systemic change.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesOctober 14, 2025Social Impact, Tomorrow Maker, AMP Foundation, Wellness, HealthComment

Sam Lucas On Building Sustainable Social Enterprises Creating Global Careers For Underprivileged Youth

On Episode 605 of Impact Boom, Sam Lucas of Onja discusses harnessing education, technology, and outsourcing to create career pathways for underprivileged youth in Madagascar, and why trust, sustainability, and social enterprise models are key to transforming lives and scaling global impact.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesOctober 9, 2025Social Impact, Technology, Africa, Community, youthComment

Ratna Viswanathan On Scaling Education Reform Through Government Partnerships And Empowering Teachers

On Episode 604 of Impact Boom, Ratna Viswanathan of Reach To Teach discusses driving systemic change in education by strengthening teacher agency, why collaborative government partnerships are essential for scaling impact, and improving learning outcomes in India’s public schools.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesOctober 7, 2025Social Impact, India, Education, Children, youth, Women in BusinessComment

Alastair Duncan On Innovative Nature-Based Enterprises Solving Wicked Environmental Problems

On Episode 603 of Impact Boom, Alastair Duncan of Owls Eat Rats discusses harnessing innovative, natured-based business models to transform agriculture practices and address wicked environmental problems, and why networks of small innovative enterprises are essential for catalysing impact-led movements and systemic change.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesOctober 2, 2025Social Impact, Environmental, Sustainability, Agriculture, HATCHComment

Levi-Joel Tamou On Creating Food Security And Anchoring Purpose in Culture

On Episode 602 of Impact Boom, Levi-Joel Tamou of Love Ya Corporate Catering discusses the importance of reflection and understanding the change you want to bring to the community around you, and the importance of culturally conscious food security for rural First Nations communities.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseTom AllenSeptember 30, 2025Social Impact, Indigenous, AMP Foundation, Tomorrow Maker, Food, CommunityComment

Gaby Arenas de Meneses On Collaboration And Social Enterprises Catalysing Systemic Change Globally

On Episode 601 of Impact Boom, Gaby Arenas de Meneses of Catalyst Now discusses why leading with trust and patiently co-creating solutions is vital for advancing peace building efforts and transformative impact globally, and the key mindset shifts enabling social entrepreneurs to tackle complex problems and drive systemic change.

Ryan Ginard On Catalysing Growth In Australia’s Fundraising Ecosystem And Scaling Social Enterprise

On Episode 600 of Impact Boom, Ryan Ginard of Minderoo Foundation discusses why strengthening Australia’s philanthropic infrastructure is crucial for a more generous future and the role of social enterprises and community foundations in catalysing local impact.

Social Innovation, Social Enterprise, FinanceTom AllenSeptember 16, 2025Social Impact, Impact Investing, Funding, Local Economy, Philanthropy, Not For ProfitComment

Peetachai Dejkraisak On Values Led Partnerships Lifting Thai Farmers From Poverty

On Episode 599 of Impact Boom, Peetachai Neil Dejkraisak of Jasberry discusses building a market-driven, regenerative food brand to end smallholder poverty in Thailand, why every decision must benefit consumers, farmers and the planet, and how partnerships and impact finance unlock global scale.

Kelly McJannett On Creating Equitable Food Systems And Transforming Education In Remote Areas

On Episode 598 of Impact Boom, Kelly McJannett of Food Ladder discusses providing equitable access to food in remote communities through innovative agri-solutions, and why collaboration and grit are essential traits for social entrepreneurs to inspire lasting impact and systemic change.

Maria Jerez On Defining Your Purpose And Increasing Accessibility For People With Disabilities

On Episode 597 of Impact Boom, Maria Jerez of Accessilife discusses how accessibility can make an immense difference in the lives of people with disabilities, and the importance of informed choice when searching for products and support.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseEmma DimechSeptember 4, 2025Social Impact, Disability, Women in Business, Tomorrow Maker, CommunityComment

Ricky Esterquest On Building Collaborative Regional Communities And Social Enterprise Ecosystems

On Episode 596 of Impact Boom, Ricky Esterquest of Towards Better discusses how social enterprises can create inclusive and thriving communities through establishing meaningful employment pathways, and practical ways to activate local ecosystems, strengthen relationships, and balance impact with business sustainability.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesSeptember 2, 2025Social Impact, Ecosystem, Community, Employment, Impact, Regional AustraliaComment

Zia Khan On Scaling Social Innovation And Bold Strategies For Systemic Change

On Episode 595 of Impact Boom, Zia Khan of The Rockefeller Foundation discusses advancing systemic social innovation through bold strategies in climate, health, and economic opportunity, while exploring the role of AI in scaling impact and reimagining collaborative networks for the future.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesAugust 28, 2025Social Impact, Social Innovation, Technology, Strategy, PurposeComment

Rebecca Keeley On Dismantling Barriers To Allied Health Access Through Digital Innovation

On Episode 594 of Impact Boom, Rebecca Keeley of Yarn Speech discusses overcoming barriers to allied healthcare for rural and remote families in Australia, transforming access to speech pathology, and how ethically designed digital platforms can create equitable, tech-driven models that empower families with early childhood support.

Lorraine Schuchart On Transforming Purpose-Driven Storytelling Into A Catalyst For Meaningful Change

On Episode 593 of Impact Boom, Lorraine Schuchart of Prosper for Purpose discusses how blending business and non-profit best practices can strengthen purpose-led brands, and why clarity of vision and authentic, trust-driven communication is essential for mission-led organisations to stand out.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesAugust 21, 2025Social Impact, Storytelling, Branding, Communications, PurposeComment

A/Prof Rick Macourt On Disrupting Inequitable Economic Systems To Advance First Nations Prosperity

On Episode 592 of Impact Boom, A/Prof Rick Macourt of First Nations Economics discusses how Indigenous-led governance models can disrupt traditional systems of economic development, the importance of self-determination in policymaking, and how shifting power to communities is key to closing the gap.

Bradley Cox On Leveraging Software To Empower Students Through Accessible Exam Preparation

On Episode 591 of Impact Boom, Bradley Cox of Exam Insights discusses the importance of supporting students to succeed to their fullest in their schooling, and some of the key lessons Bradley has learnt as a young entrepreneur.