Partnerships

Social Enterprises Sydney is based on a collaborative 'network' model working with a wide range of organisations to provide a consolidated offering.

Public Sector Reference Group (PSRG)

A PSRG is supporting the establishment of Social Enterprises Sydney and over time will facilitate informed dialogue between government entities and the sector on issues of relevance to social enterprises.

The founding members of the Public Sector Reference Group (PSRG) are:

• Parramatta City Council
• Marrickville Council
• Canterbury Council
• City of Sydney
• Penrith City Council
• Department of Education Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR) – Keep Australia Working
• Regional Development Australia - Sydney

Commencing in July 2009 Parramatta City Council has provided an incubation function to the establishment of Social Enterprises Sydney, including hosting the secretariat and funding its initial start-up costs.

NSW social procurement action group (SPAG)

Through the facilitation work of Social Enterprises Sydney, a group of collaborating organisations has come together to promote social procurement amongst the NSW public sector. The group has chosen to focus on social procurement as its uptake is key to developing an enabling environment for the growth of social enterprises.

All SPAG member organisations have made a financial contribution to the delivery of this project, participate in project management tasks, and are jointly overseeing the project’s delivery through regular meetings.

Other NSW public sector organisations (local, State and Federal representatives) are welcome to join the SPAG, on the same terms as existing members.

Social Innovation Entrepreneurship & Enterprise (SIEE) Alliance

Social Enterprises Sydney is a member of the SIEE Alliance, an alliance of organisations working to support the growth and improve the impact of the social economy in Australia. The SIEE’s vision is of a dynamic, productive and sustainable social economy as an integral part of an inclusive and growing economy and society.

The SIEE Alliance:

• is an exchange platform for information and ideas
• supports the identification of projects and activities of common interest to Alliance participants and other prospective partners
• is not formally incorporated
• meets six times a year in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide (and potentially other locations as the network grows)