2026 ImpactMaker: Community Partners Information Session

UNSW Business School, in partnership with Western Sydney Community Forum, invites community, not-for-profit, government and social impact organisations to attend an ImpactMaker Community Partners Information Session.

ImpactMaker is a UNSW Business School initiative that supports collaboration between the Business School and external partners to address real-world social, environmental and economic challenges. Partnerships are designed to generate practical insights, applied research and capability-building outcomes for participating organisations.

This session will provide an overview of ImpactMaker and outline how community partners can engage with UNSW Business School through the initiative in 2026.

What we’ll cover

• Overview of the ImpactMaker initiative
• Types of engagement suitable for community partners
• How partnerships are structured and supported
• Benefits for participating organisations
• Key dates and next steps

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Who should attend

This session is suitable for representatives from:

• Community and not-for-profit organisations
• Social enterprises
• Government and public sector organisations
• NGOs and mission-driven organisations

No prior experience partnering with a university is required.

Why partner with ImpactMaker

• Access academic expertise and funding support to help unpack complex challenges
• Collaborate with UNSW Business School academics
• Access applied research and evidence-informed insights
• Co-design projects aligned to organisational and community needs
• Build ongoing relationships with UNSW Business School

Registration

Please register via Eventbrite to attend.
Further details and joining instructions will be provided to registered participants.