October 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Great ideas have the power to create meaningful change, but turning them into something sustainable can be one of the biggest challenges. In the food systems sector, many of us are reliant on the cyclical nature of grants and philanthropy funding… but what if you could make your organisation, product, or service financially sustainable? Whether you’re developing a community initiative, product, service or enterprise, creating a model that balances impact with long-term viability is key. And thinking about long-term viability can begin at any point in your journey, from the beginning steps to being well established.
That’s why Sustain: the Australian Food Network would love to invite you to our upcoming free webinar on Building Sustainable Social Enterprises: From Ideas to Lasting Impact.
🗓 Wednesday 28 October 2026
🕛 12:00–1:30 pm (AEDT)
📍 Online
You’ll hear from experienced social entrepreneurs and mentors – The Frankston Social Enterprise Hub and Common Ground about:
- How they turned an idea into a sustainable enterprise or initiative
- Practical approaches to developing viable business and revenue models
- Lessons learned from the challenges of growing purpose-driven organisations
- Strategies for balancing social impact with financial sustainability
- Opportunities to build partnerships, diversify income and create long-term resilience
This session is ideal for anyone wanting practical ideas, inspiration and real-world insights into building enterprises and initiatives that create lasting social impact.
This workshop is open to:
- Members of the nine VicHealth-funded Local Partnerships for Food First
- Members of the Australian Food Network
- Growing Healthy Communities recipients
About the Local Partnerships for Food First Workshop Series
This session is organised by Sustain: the Australian Food Network as part of an online workshop series designed for the VicHealth-funded Local Partnerships for Food First.
Everyone deserves access to fresh food, that’s why Local Partnerships for Food First is backing local partnerships to build fairer, healthier and more sustainable food systems across Victoria.