31 August – 4 September 2026

The inaugural Social Procurement Week 2026

Brought to you by Social Procurement Australasia, the Social Procurement Network and our partners.

The work of so many in delivering opportunities for our most vulnerable communities.

Celebrating

Advocating

To ensure social procurement is firmly on the agenda.

Activating

To build awareness, energy and pride in what has been achieved, and what is possible.

Social Procurement Week — buying that changes lives

A range of events are being planned over the week including: webinars, thought leadership forums, local showcases, and a Social Procurement Network get together. More info as event details confirmed.

Local Showcase Events: We are inviting social enterprises, Aboriginal Business, Project Managers, Councils and communities to host local events:

  • Practical, place-based demonstrations of social procurement in action, enabling Ministers, government stakeholders, buyers, executives and local government representatives to observe activity and outcomes firsthand.

  • The events will seek to showcase live or on-site examples of social enterprise, Aboriginal Businesses, and employment programs supporting participation in procurement supply chains, highlighting employment, capability building and community impact.

To get involved please complete this EOI: Social Procurement Week EOI Form and/or contact:

‍ ‍-          Rochelle Wallens 0492 814 673 rochelle.wallens@gmail.com

‍ ‍-          Chris Newman 0412 318 384 cjnewman1966@gmail.com

‍ ‍-          Rebecca Lee 0433 152 301 rebeccajxlee@gmail.com

‍ ‍-          contact@socialprocurementaustralasia.org