On December 6th, CollabConnect came to life as a dynamic hub of inspiration, collaboration, and community. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing co-hosts, Melissa Wheeler and Jon Hewitt of RMIT, for partnering with Moral Fairground, supported by City North Fest, to create this vibrant event. From the Social Enterprise Pop-Up to the Symposium and Networking Session, the day was filled with engaging conversations and diverse perspectives. CollabConnect truly showcased the power of collective action, bringing together people from all walks of life to foster connections and inspire impactful change. Key Takeaways from the Symposium💡 Leadership Panel: Be frank and fearless! Embrace diversity and don't shy away from it. 💡 Lived vs. Learned Experience: Refugee speakers emphasized the need to value both equally in creating understanding and impactful solutions. 💡 Social Traders Update: With 660 certified social enterprises and 150 businesses buying from them, the vision for social enterprise as a standard business model is gaining momentum. 💡 Closing Keynote: Collaboration, while challenging, was likened to mycelium networks, showcasing the immense potential and power of collective efforts. The conversations sparked during CollabConnect will undoubtedly lead to meaningful collaborations and innovative ideas
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