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Social Innovation in a Hyper-connected World
Siiwa have a discussion on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise space. The format will be a 15 – 20 min talk, some questions then meeting other social entrepreneurs and people doing great stuff around Perth and WA.
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In a hyperconnected world, innovation is happening at a quicker rate and beyond the boundaries of physical spaces. The best of innovation will happen at the convergences of people, resources and institutional support. The traditional structure of institution will become obsolete and innovation will not be led by those we traditionally view as “geniuses”.
So what does this mean for social entrepreneurs and social innovation? How can we harness this hyperconnectedness for social good and social change, and more importantly, how can we accelerate social innovation in a rapidly changing, hyperconnected economy?
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2011 Tom Malone Prize Entries are now open
The Art Gallery of WA is pleased to announce applications are now open for the Tom Malone Prize 2012. Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday 23 November 2011.
For further information visit www.artgallery.wa.gov.au or contact Robert Cook, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Photography and Design on (08) 9492 6618, or email robert.cook@artgallery.wa.gov.au
Realise Your Dream applications are due next week!
Over the past nine years, the British Council Realise Your Dream programme has gained a reputation as one of Australia’s leading creative industry prizes.
Renowned for recognising Australia’s most promising emerging talent, Realise Your Dream nurtures Australian creatives through targeted career development in the UK creative industries. By tapping into a wide network of the UK’s finest practitioners, the British Council helps open doors to the experiences winners most need to develop professionally and creatively while making lasting UK connections that will inform their work for years to come.
So far, 40 awardees have travelled to the UK with Realise Your Dream, many of whom attribute their continued successes in the creative industries to the learning and connections made whilst in the UK.
THE PRIZE
There are five Realise Your Dream awards up for grabs in 2011. Winners will receive:
Living Smart Course at Midland Atelier
Want to know how you can help create a sustainable community? Living Smart is running a course on the 5th February at Midland Atelier. The course covers handy hints on saving water, gas & energy, transport & waste management, safe use of household chemicals, indoor air quality, biodiversity & healthier & happier lifestyles. For further information, and bookings please contact Alex Dunn on 9216 8741 or alex.dunn@transport.wa.gov.au.
TED Goes Local
In the spirit of "ideas worth spreading", a TEDx event is being held in Perth on February 18.
The TEDx series are local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience, combining TEDTalks video and live speakers to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance and inspiration for the TEDx program, where x = independently organised TED event.
For this event entitled TEDxWhadjuk, organised by volunteers in a non-profit production, guest speakers will include Simon Spencer - Yammer.com - speaking about changes in the communication realm; Jasmin Dillon, who survived being run over by a Mack truck and won State Female Triathlete of the Year months after; and Cedric Jacobs, Aboriginal elder, former teacher, academic, and author.
Register and find more information at www.amiando.com/tedxwhadjuk