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Opportunities for Social Enterprise in FNQ

Key Information

When

25th June 2020

12pm

Where

Online

Cost

Free

Audience

Insight and Discussion

What is social enterprise? How can it play a part in economic recovery? Explore the nature of social enterprise with JCU’s Dr Narayan Gopalkrishnan. Discover the opportunities social entrepreneurship presents to develop local and global solutions that are economically, socially and ecologically sustainable.

The immediate effects of COVID-19 have shown that ‘business as usual’ is no longer a viable option. Far North Queensland is particularly vulnerable due to large natural resources, relatively small and scattered populations, high unemployment levels, and energy dependency, just to name a few factors. Find out how doing business with a social purpose can provide solutions.

Featured Panellist:

  • Dr Narayan Gopalkrishnan - Course Coordinator, Social Work, James Cook University.