CQUni Social Innovation

In Emerald or Central Highlands? See you tomorrow and next Saturday at our TELL ME YOUR STORY workshops.

More below, or sign up here - free, fun and fascinating stories guaranteed!
https://outbackxp.com.au/event/tell-me-your-story-intro-sessions/

The Social Innovation team is coming to Townsville! We are working on the Q-SEED Youth project bringing young people and employers together to answer the question: "How might we create maintainable, sustainable and enjoyable employment for Townsville's youth"

Young people (18-24 year olds) will be paid for their time and can register to be part of this project here https://events.humanitix.com/q-seed-youth

Join Townsville City Council, Port of Townsville Limited, selectability, Wandarra and more as we explore new ways of working, recruiting and supporting young people in employment

New CQUniversity research is set to showcase diverse workforces across Queensland’s social enterprises - can you share your experience??

The study, conducted with Queensland Social Enterprise Council, is supported by the Queensland Government's Growing Workforce Participation Fund, and will help guide state policy for the booming for-purpose sector.

The project will also co-design online resources for Queensland businesses, industry and employers to help engage jobseekers from diverse backgrounds, guided by social enterprise best practice.

READ MORE: https://ow.ly/gL0W50SVvjt

Leading a social enterprise? TAKE THE SURVEY: https://ow.ly/Hzzf50SVvju

In Gladstone, and concerned about loneliness and isolation in the region?

Join CQUniversity Australia to explore new ways of connecting and including, with the first workshop kicking off the Gladstone Community Connection and Inclusion Project!

Head to the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct on Wednesday 15 May from 10.30am, share your experiences and ideas, and stay for a friendly lunch too!

It's all free, and supported by Gladstone Regional Council and The Salvation Army Australia.

LEARN MORE: https://www.cqu.edu.au/news/1143416/gladstone-making-new-connections-to-make-a-difference

Program Manager Sara Brown previewed the session on ABC Capricornia this morning, LISTEN HERE (FROM 2.04.15): https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/capricornia-breakfast/breakfast/103817966

Great day celebrating great people - happy World Social Enterprise Day, all our social entrepreneurs!

Especially thinking of all the iActivate graduates, all the social enterprises CQU partners with for procurement, and all the CQU staff, student and alumni driving and supporting social enterprise every day!

Where do you fit in the social enterprise ecosystem?

Become a Changemaker Today, it’s not just part of our culture. But our curriculum. As a changemaker campus, we’re equipping minds with the capability to see and design solutions ...

See yourself as a changemaker? Make it happen at CQUniversity Australia.

What do you see? At CQU we see it too. We’ve seen ways to support social change for decades and, we’re proudly equipping minds with the capability to design solutions that wi...

In Queensland's Hinkler region and passionate about tackling social issues?

CQUniversity is delivering workshops on measuring and growing social impact - to support Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre initiative The Social Shift.

The funded project is seeking community partners to deliver immediate community social support across the region.

Sign up now for free events in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay across September 21-22.

READ MORE: https://ow.ly/aRmT50PLQrQ

Hinkler social impact workshops to help map community growth Bundaberg Hervey Bay CQUniversity social impact experts are working with a new Hinkler community initiative to meet social needs and aspirations across the region, with workshops in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.

Inspiring stuff, thanks for sharing your iActivate story Jillian!

If you're a regional female founder and want to grow your skills and network for community impact, register for our new iActivate cohort now! https://cqu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7PPnIxJ82v8ZvDw

Toys to unlock connection as Cap Coast community booms A passionate mum is driving family connection, community and sustainability for the Capricorn Coast region, and her dream to establish a local toy library is one step closer to reality, with help from CQUniversity’s iActivate social impact program.

Watch back our inspiring Breaking Barriers event via the link!

Passionate changemakers have shared their insights for CQUniversity’s Festival of Change 2023, at the launch event tackling inclusion, accessibility and equity in higher education.

The free online session attracted a big audience from across education, community and social impact sectors, and kicked off two weeks of events to celebrate changemaking.

Many thanks to Dr Melinda Mann, Sam Drummond, Professor Kate Ames and CJ Thom for their inspiring stories and advocacy.

READ MORE: https://ow.ly/Pq0p50PhL9x

CQU's Festival of Change continues until Friday 28 July, explore more events here: https://ow.ly/Ov3c50PhL9t

Passionate about education, inclusion, and a fair go?
Join CQU's free online Breaking Barriers panel TODAY, to explore access and equity in tertiary education - and how we can break barriers inside our institutions, and across our communities.

Hear from:
💡 author and human rights advocate Sam Drummond,
💡 Indigenous and regional communities researcher and educator and proud Darumbal woman and South Sea Islander Dr Melinda Mann,
💡award-winning education innovator Prof Kate Ames, and
💡 community inclusion leader CJ Thom.

They share lived experience, call out injustice, and map priorities for real change, as we work towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Register now to Zoom in at midday, via
https://ow.ly/mXWy50PcYZt

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Still time to register and Zoom in TODAY AT MIDDAY, join this vital conversation about making education as inclusive and accessible as every person needs.