The Tasmanian Social Enterprise Study was the first study of ‘social enterprise’ in Tasmania. It was a partnership between the Tasmanian Government and the University of Tasmania. The study aimed to investigate the level of social enterprise activity in Tasmania and to guide the development of the sector in Tasmania and nationally.
The final report that came out of the study can be viewed and downloaded HERE
The survey was a key part of the study. It was open from Oct 2010-March 2011 and the results were made public in mid 2011 at a launch of the study at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart.
WHAT WAS INVOLVED? The survey had 20 questions and took 15-20 minutes to complete. It asked for basic information about organisation's location, size, age, mission and client group, trading activities and the type of support needed. One response was sought per social enterprise and the results were collated to provide an overall picture of social enterprise in Tasmania. This was an opportunity for discussion and information-sharing about social enterprise in Tasmania.
WHY BE INVOLVED? Many organisations working in the social enterprise sector were having an impact on the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of Tasmanians. Information and outcomes were relatively unknown and unrecognised. This study provided a deeper understanding of who was in the sector, how they were operating and what they needed to tap into future opportunities. It was an important first-step to coordinated support for Tasmanian social enterprises.
The final report that came out of the study can be viewed and downloaded HERE
Call 0439 262 344 for more information
The survey was a key part of the study. It was open from Oct 2010-March 2011 and the results were made public in mid 2011 at a launch of the study at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart.
WHAT WAS INVOLVED? The survey had 20 questions and took 15-20 minutes to complete. It asked for basic information about organisation's location, size, age, mission and client group, trading activities and the type of support needed. One response was sought per social enterprise and the results were collated to provide an overall picture of social enterprise in Tasmania. This was an opportunity for discussion and information-sharing about social enterprise in Tasmania.
WHY BE INVOLVED? Many organisations working in the social enterprise sector were having an impact on the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of Tasmanians. Information and outcomes were relatively unknown and unrecognised. This study provided a deeper understanding of who was in the sector, how they were operating and what they needed to tap into future opportunities. It was an important first-step to coordinated support for Tasmanian social enterprises.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION For further information about the Tasmanian Social Enterprise Study, please contact Research Associate Kylie Eastley on 0439 262 344 or Dr Robyn Eversole
