QVWC SHOP!

QVWC SHOP!

Enterprise name QVWC SHOP!

What’s the trading activity The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Shop is a feminist design concept store in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, showcasing products locally sourced and designed by Victorian Women artists, designers and makers.

What’s the social or environmental cause your enterprise addresses?

We exist to shine a light on, and celebrate, the incredible and diverse range of women-owned and run product based small businesses here in Victoria.
Women start small businesses for many reasons – to be their own boss, gain financial independence and build a livelihood for themselves and their families. Running your own business also fuels a sense of purpose and creativity, and offer a feeling of connection to a wider community.
When women are supported with opportunities to thrive in small business we believe this can have a transformative effect on their lives.

What is your hope for the future?

We hope for a world where true equality exists. A world where diverse perspectives are recognised and heard, a world where workloads are shared, and opportunities are equal.
We hope for a world where kids growing up – regardless of gender – believe that they can achieve whatever they choose in life, with no glass ceilings.
Supporting women to create their dream businesses and succeed is a big part of that, and showing the next generation that women deserve to be valued and heard equally.

LoveLuvo

LoveLuvo

What is your trading activity? 
LoveLuvo is a retail social enterprise based in Seddon, Victoria. We stock eco-friendly, locally-sourced and fair trade home and body products. We also supply wholesale products and unique gift box solutions for all types of customers

Our store provides refill stations for customers to bring in used bottles and refill body care and home cleaning items which greatly helps reduce waste and encourage recycling.

Our commitment to the community stems from LoveLuvo’s central ethos: The good you do comes back to you.

What’s the social or environmental cause your enterprise addresses?
LoveLuvo was created by WCIG in 2011 to provide sustainable, paid employment opportunities for people who experience barriers to finding a job, giving people an opportunity to build skills and confidence in a supportive work environment.
We endeavour to make sure we are constantly growing and developing our product offerings. From finding local solutions to suppliers to ensuring our own products meet the highest standards.
For more information, visit: www.loveluvo.com.au/impact

What is your hope for the future?
We hope to grow our store in the Western Suburbs beyond it’s geographic location by providing LoveLuvo products throughout Australia.

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