Room for All - S1 E6 - Sally McGeoch, Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE)

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Exploring Social Enterprise with Sally McGeoch - Inclusion in Hospitality Podcast

Join hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell on the Room for All - Inclusion in Hospitality podcast as they welcome special guest Sally McGeoch. In this episode, Sally shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a family business committed to inclusive employment to becoming a Senior Advisor at Westpac Foundation. Learn about her work supporting social enterprises, including her involvement with the Bread and Butter Project and her ongoing PhD research on collaboration and scale in the sector. Discover the impactful initiatives of the Westpac Foundation and get insights into the challenges and opportunities for work integration social enterprises. Whether you're passionate about social impact or curious about the future of inclusive business models, this episode has something for you!

00:00 Introduction and Host Banter

02:20 Introducing the Guest: Sally McGeoch

03:32 Sally's Background and Early Influences

05:29 Career Path and Social Enterprise Involvement

10:29 Westpac Foundation's Mission and Impact

18:15 Challenges and Successes in Social Enterprise

25:11 Collaborative Efforts and Future Goals

31:28 Collaborative Practices and Ecosystem Growth

32:08 Streat's Strategic Shift and Purpose Precinct

33:37 Whitebox's Payment by Outcomes Initiative

35:49 Challenges and Successes in Social Enterprise Models

38:33 Jigsaw's Collaborative Approach

45:11 Future Prospects and Personal Reflections

56:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Westpac Foundation - https://www.westpacfoundation.com.au/
Social Outfit - https://thesocialoutfit.org/
Bread and Butter Project - https://thebreadandbutterproject.com/
White Box Enterprises - https://whiteboxenterprises.com.au/
Streat - https://streat.com.au/
Jigsaw - https://jigsawaustralia.com.au/