Stories that shape us and the businesses we build
You can explain your business model, describe your services and talk enthusiastically about the difference you want to make. Then someone asks why you started, and suddenly the words become harder to find. That tension sat at the heart of Stories that shape us, our final Impact After Hours for 2026.
Building our Founder stories with Folktale
At a recent Mill House Ventures workshop introduced Folktale and launched a collection of social enterprise story telling as part of our 10th anniversary project. More importantly, it reminded us that good storytelling is not primarily about polished production. It is about building the habits and systems needed to recognise human evidence while it is happening.
The Mill House Ventures is hiring!
We’re hiring at The Mill House Ventures!
We’re growing our team and looking for two values-aligned, passionate people who want to help build a stronger social enterprise ecosystem in Canberra and the region.
We’re currently recruiting for a Co-lead: Engagement, Partnerships and Growth and an Administration Coordinator.
If you’re passionate about purpose, community and making things happen — we’d love to hear from you.
Up to $30,000 on offer for Canberra social enterprises ready to grow
Applications are now open for Part 2 of the 2026 ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program, with Canberra-based social enterprises able to apply for between $10,000 and $30,000 in matched funding to support their next stage of growth.
Business for good looks different for everyone. The many faces of social enterprise.
Ask someone to picture a social enterprise and you’ll probably get a different answer every time. Some imagine a café. Others think of a charity with a business attached. Some assume it’s a not-for-profit. The reality is much broader than that.
REFINE: Founders Circle
Step out of the day-to-day and work alongside a small group of peers who understand what you’re navigating. Through structured, facilitated conversations, you’ll test bolder ideas, work through what’s genuinely possible, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
