On the evening of the 24th we were joined by web developers, ISPs, hardware and networking providers, app and software developers and digital consultants for the What’s App with You and Digital Net-Working Goodness events. The event allowed attendees the unique opportunity to share ideas about how digital industries can be supported, and hear the […]
Archive | Social Innovation
CityHive expands to create space for growth and innovation in Geraldton
Pollinators Inc, a Geraldton-based social enterprise, has celebrated the opening of the “CityHive” coworking and meeting space in Geraldton. Occupying two floors of an iconic, Heritage-listed building on Marine Tce, CityHive provides affordable and flexible space and support for community groups, entrepreneurs and innovation. CityHive is the first of its kind in regional Australia, showing […]
Growing the ecosystem of support for social enterprise & innovation in WA
Social Enterprise & Innovation Support Ecosystem in WA This blog post outlines Pollinators current thinking on what’s needed to better enable the growth of social innovation and social entrepreneurs in Western Australia. We think the same or increased resources could be invested more wisely by government and business to have greater effect. The problem social […]
Imagination Games — philanthropists funding fun
This is a Guest Post by Jo Jackson King — Catalyst graduate, author, occupational therapist, pastoralist and social entrepreneur. A beautiful idea can remain forever in the ether without cash and energy for a rescue. I think this is what would have happened to our beautiful idea without The Funding Network Australia. The Funding Network […]
Featured Member: Natasha Colliver
As David Bornstein, author of “How to Change the World” said: “Social entrepreneurs identify resources where people only see problems. They view the community as the solution, not the passive beneficiary. They begin with the assumption of competence and unleash resources in the communities they’re serving.” (http://wildpollinators.org 2012) This quote really resonated with me, as […]
Featured Member: Amanda Rowland
Today we’re pleased to introduce Amanda Rowland who has taken different paths in the search of creativity. (more…)
Doing well by doing good: Can we follow the stars?
Do you dream of working in a job where you could “do well, by doing good?”. You’re not alone, and many others in the Mid West are turning that dream into a reality. They are ‘social entrepreneurs’. Social entrepreneurship is a new concept and being used to describe a growing number of people who are […]
Featured Member: Hamish Morgan
We regularly interview, feature and promote Pollinators members. This time we’re learning more about Hamish Morgan. (more…)
Swarm – Inspiration, collaboration and real social action – 15th March 2012
Pollinators Inc presents…. SWARM Inspiration, collaboration and real social action Download the flyer here. At Swarm you’ll meet international experts, connect with new peers and partners and have conversations that take your ideas, your business or your passions to a new level. Whether you are a start-up entrepreneur, community leader, public servant or investor, you […]
Featured Member: Janell Kopplhuber leading Geraldton to 2029 and Beyond
We regularly interview, feature and promote Pollinators members. This time we’re learning more about Janell Kopplhuber Janell has lived and worked in communities in Canada and Europe and hopes to support professionals and small business through Pollinators. Janell recently became a member and will work with the organisation in conjunction with her role as Coordinator of […]
Learning Needs Survey – invest in your future (and win great prizes)
Pollinators are designing learning, leadership and events programs to meet the needs of the Mid West community. Help us customise the learning to your needs by completing the Learning Needs Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PollinatorsLearning
Lunchtime Learning 11th Jan – Coaching: tips for being and doing your best
Lunchtime learning sessions are a simple, designed to give you an injection of inspiration mid-day, mid-week: We start at 12:35 and finish at 13:25 so it fits within your lunch hour, Our guest presents for 20 minutes, then it’s open for questions, BYO lunch, and you can use our kitchen for prep and clean-up, We’ve […]
Lunchtime Learning Wed. 2nd Nov – Business Model Design
This week, Andrew Outhwaite and Dr Christopher Kueh are our guests, co-presenting on creative tools for designing (and re-designing) Business models. Business model design is easy, fun to do, and yet rarely explored by many. Join us in learning how to rapidly create smarter, more sustainable ways to meet human needs. Business Model Innovation – better societies through better business […]
Lunchtime Learning – Wed 19th October @ CityHive
Lunchtime learning sessions are a simple, designed to give you an injection of inspiration mid-day, mid-week: We start at 12:35 and finish at 13:25 so it fits within your lunch hour, Our guest presents for 20 minutes, then it’s open for questions, BYO lunch, and you can use our kitchen for prep and clean-up, We’ve […]
Lunchtime Learning – Wed 12th October @ CityHive
Lunchtime learning sessions are a simple, designed to give you an injection of inspiration mid-day, mid-week: We start at 12:35 and finish at 13:25 so it fits within your lunch hour, Our guest presents for 20 minutes, then it’s open for questions, BYO lunch, and you can use our kitchen for prep and clean-up, We’ve […]
Lunchtime Learning – Wed 5th October @ CityHive
We’re kicking off our regular Lunchtime Learning sessions next Wednesday 5th October at 12:30pm. Lunchtime learning sessions are a simple, designed to give you an injection of inspiration mid-day, mid-week: We start at 12:35 and finish at 13:25 so it fits within your lunch hour, Our guest presents for 20 minutes, then it’s open for […]
Working within, between and across sectors – an introduction for social entrepreneurs
Have you ever wondered why the different sectors exist, and why they are so different? You’re not alone, and understanding the differences is critical to success as a social entrepreneur. Each sector has its own psychology, motivation, opportunities, constraints and challenges. Drawing on research and interviews with leaders from each sector and a decade of […]
Quick update on the Bike Hubbub
The Bike Hubbub (bike repair and recycling service) is very popular throughout the Pollinator network. After an initial repair workshop, set up of website and mailing list, and regular repair sessions, there was still steady support. And we had to prioritise other projects, so put a halt on activity for a while. Now, there are […]
Hive gains momentum
Many Pollinators will have been familiar with the idea of a ‘hub’ or ‘hive’ as a more creative, affordable, coworking space in Geraldton. Well, the proposal has really gained momentum, has its own website, and we are now collecting detailed information from potential tenants through our survey. Since the last post on the topic, we […]
Ride-share with PickupPal
Anyone in Geraldton can now join find a ride or find a passenger using PickupPal. After some market research, setting up the service, and trialling with a few people, we’ve had amazing results. Together we’ve already saved tonnes of carbon, made new friends, traveled hassle-free across vast distances. If you need a reminder, PickupPal is […]
