Strengthening the national strategy

A roadmap to unlock the power of social enterprise, together

Business as usual cannot solve the social and environmental challenges we face. We need more innovation and collaboration that puts people and the planet first. Social enterprise is a key but underused tool to do this.

But many people don’t know what social enterprise is or how to get involved. We need better systems for more social enterprises to reach their potential. 

Social Enterprise Australia coordinates a national strategy to change this - to unlock the power of social enterprise, together. It is a sector-led roadmap, so that the efforts and energy of diverse people and organisations can align to make big change possible. 

In late October 2025, we kicked off a six-month process to strengthen the strategy. This process will:

• Elevate existing parts of the strategy

• Define what success looks like

• Define the challenge areas where social enterprise can drive the most impact and for each, name how it does this, what needs to be in place for this, and what success looks like

• Create a participation model so diverse people and organisations can take part

• Build a framework to measure impact, and support learning and decision-making.

This work is supported by Day Four Projects.

How you can participate

The strategy will only work if it is driven by the real experiences and ideas of people who work in and support the social enterprise sector. That’s why we invite you to take part in ways that fit your time, experience and interests. From a quick survey, to a hands-on workshop, every contribution will help shape Australia’s social enterprise future.