Welcome to Edition 24 of Fair News

Once again, it is that time of the year for us, frantically planning for Fair@Square 2013.
This year we are having a fantastic program with lots of new components to keep all our fans interested.
We are kicking off Fair@Square on the 29th of November at the Deakin Edge with the inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award celebrations.
The main event will follow on Saturday the 30th of November and Sunday the 1st of December with lots of great stalls for the conscious Christmas shopper and an amazing program. We are bringing Fair Fashion on the main square, with mini pop up shows throughout the festival. We are also launching Fair Stories, a series of mini documentaries on incredible everyday people that have achieved amazing things. There is lots more, but you will need to wait over the coming months.
Check below for our Favourite Fathers' Day Gift ideas.

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By the way check out our new website Moral Fairground out and tell us what you think, there are still some minor adjustments, but we love our new look.

Ethical Enterprise Award

Message from Paul Smith General Manager Strategy - Australian Ethical

“The Ethical Enterprise Award is unique to Australia and celebrates and rewards those that are successfully combining good business and ethical practices. We believe they are the inspirational organisations of today and tomorrow and the ones we would want to support and invest in.”

ENTRIES CLOSE 30TH SEPTEMBER 2013

To enter your submission visit Moral Fairground Ethical Enterprise Award

Don't Miss Out! This is your chance to secure your exhibitor spot!
Fair@Square Festival connects you to consumers, a prime opportunity to get your products or services to thousands of visitors. Exhibitor spots are still available, but you need to be quick!
Secure your place to exhibit at Fair@Square, Australia's only one of its kind ethical festival.
For more information on how you can participate visit our website and get in touch with Rosemary Dibella

Fair Fashion at Fair@Square 2013
After the great success of 2012, this year we are excited to announce a brand new Fair Fashion program for Fair@Square 2013. Eight fashion designers will be showcased in mini fashion pop up shows in the main square over the two day festival. We still have places available but get in quick as these are limited!
Contact our Fashion Co-ordinator Julia-Louise Premoselli

Last Call for Fair Stories - 15th September 2013
Fair Stories is a series of 5-7 interviews with people who run
enterprises that are making life-changing contributions to
communities. We want to explore how they became involved with their work: their passions, inspirations and commitment to it.
Fair Stories aims to get at the heart of why people do what they do and why they focus their efforts on helping or creating opportunities for others via their work.
Fair Stories will be screen on the screen on the main stage at Federation Square pre and during Fair@Square 2013
If you think you are one of those organisations, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a brief summary of why you think your story should be told and how your work could inspire others to follow your path into fair trade and ethical business. Contact our producer Linda Wall

The Student Sustainable Fashion Design Competition is now open for entries.
We invite all fashion students to take up the challenge and create a sustainable fashion outfit.
Our top 3 finalists will have their entries on display as part of the Fair@Square festival on the 30th Nov and 1st December.
With over 78,000 visitors last year this is a great opportunity for exposure.
The winner will be taking away a $500 prize! Entries Close November 1st!
For enquiries on how to enter get in touch with Julia-Louise Premoselli

Want to Volunteer?
If you are enthusiastic, love challenges, enjoy being busy, have lots of ideas and would like to become a valuable member of the Moral Fairground team, we have lots of opportunities available.

Moral Fairground has been hosting fair trade and ethical festivals since 2009, we are passionate about creating opportunities for people and businesses alike to learn about sustainable and socially responsible way of doing things.

Most of our events are driven by volunteers with a passion and a vision for creating a world that is just for all. Our volunteers have a big impact and contribution in delivering events or creating new ones.
To join us, get in touch with Aggie Poliafico our energetic volunteers co-ordinator

WeWOOD Date Beige, the original wood watch. Made from 100% All Natural Recycled Maple wood, with durable and dependable Miyota movement. Every watch purchased will plant a new tree in Australia!
There are lots more choices, RRP range of $119-139. Check out
Branched

FYE Opale - not just a stylish sneaker! Made almost entirely from recycled materials (recycled bottles and shoes) and materials sourced from organic farming (organic cotton laces and lining), these sneakers use only natural colors and non-toxic glues, are super light and offer unparallel comfort.
RRP: $95 from Your Eco Steps

Pants to Poverty -these undies are made with 100% organic and fairtrade cotton and are sweatshop free so they’re ideal for the dad who wants look good but also wants to do good
RRP $32 from Fairtradeshop and various fairtrade shops.

Zipper shouldbag - "A really practical shoulderbag."
This is a particularly functional shoulderbag that has a zipper pocket on the front making it a very versatile yet quite secure.
It will easily fit an iPad, A5 notebook and a bottle of water.
A screen printed design by Lara Cameron of Ink & Spindle
Printed on a heavy weight commercial grade upholstery base fabric, this design is an understated version of the very popular RRP $170.00 from Matt

Are you a budding social enterprise with a golden idea and want to be ready to start trading in 12 months?
The Crunch Round 4 is accepting applications from 16 July for start-ups that are ready to take their social enterprise from idea to reality.
The Crunch is a 6 month intensive, rapid incubation program that enables your social enterprise to:
* build business capacity
* develop a business plan that's ready to seek investment
* establish a thriving industry network of mentors and social investors. Visit Social Traders

The Not-For-Profit People Conference on the 27 & 28 of August, presented by Ethicaljobs.com.au is for NFP sector leaders, managers and HR & volunteer management professionals from around Australia to gather and share ideas and practices around recruitment, leadership, training, management, health & wellbeing and HR’s place in organisiational strategy. Check out nfpeople for more information or download the registration info pack. Registrations close August 23.