Australasia’s first Social Innovation Camp is just a few months away. We’re very excited that our colleagues in Australia at ASIX  have brought the highly successful UK Si Camp concept downunder. We’re keen to support the camp from this side of the Tasman – both by putting up our own great ideas which use the web and technology to drive social change, and signing up to come along for a fun weekend in Sydney sharing our expertise in web development, design, communications and business development.

Kiwis will need to find their own way to Sydney, but it’s a terrific opportunity to meet like-minded Australians, build great networks, and do some good!

Visit the SI Camp website (http://asix.org.au/sicamp) for more information and to sign up.

Idealog watches on at the first Social Innovation Camp as digitally-minded Wellingtonians attempt to come up with answers to some of society’s pressing needs. More »

RECESSION – JUST ANOTHER EXCUSE TO INNOVATE

In a recession there are greater social challenges, but less money with which to meet them. So we need to get innovative.

Social Innovation Camps across the world are coming up with web-based solutions to social challenges – helping people and communities to help themselves. For some great examples, check out www.enabledbydesign.org and the ideas from SI Camp UK.

Now it’s our turn. At our June 6 meet-up in Wellington (venue TBC), we’re bringing together a mix of social entrepreneurs, web developers, business specialists and creatives to propose and vote on our top 3 ideas to innovate out of recession. Later in the year we’ll hold a full weekend SI Camp to develop the top ideas into working web prototypes, with prizes including cash, mentoring and web development assistance.

Places at the meet-up are limited, so email us now and we’ll send you out a short application form. We’ll confirm places by Friday 15 May.

Social Innovation Camp needs a balance of skills and expertise to make it work, so participants are chosen carefully. If we can’t fit you in this time around, please don’t be disappointed – there’ll be lots more opportunities!

You’ll expand your network, have a stimulating afternoon for free, and make a contribution to the New Zealanders who are bearing the brunt of tough times.

SI Camp is supported by Kordia, ymedia and the British Council, and the June Meet-Up will be facilitated by Origin Design.

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