Latest news: Celebrating 20 years of SVA
This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary by launching a campaign to help Australia get #disadvantagetozero.
We work to influence systems
We understand that disadvantage is often perpetuated by a failing system, and so we seek to influence change at a systems level.
We learn what works in communities
We work with partners to understand what drives social outcomes at both a local and systems level.
We help organisations be more effective
We help our clients and partners to develop clear strategies, find ways to collaborate for greater social impact, and to measure and evaluate the change they are creating.
We invest in social outcomes
By growing the impact investing market in Australia we enable innovative enterprises and organisations to scale their social impact.
We share our perspectives
We are committed to evidence informed practice and two-way knowledge sharing, so that we can learn from the community, and the community can learn from us.
We advocate for change
We build relationships with government, and across the sector, to help drive improved social outcomes and influence systemic change.
How we do it
Consulting
We help social purpose organisations, government, funders and corporates strengthen their ability to alleviate disadvantage.
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Impact Investing
We invest in organisations and projects that deliver both social and financial returns.
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Programs and ventures
We convene partnerships to design and scale interventions that respond to the needs of people in crisis, and support prevention.
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Policy and advocacy
We engage with government and convene networks to build momentum for effective practice.
Learn moreLeadership team
Suzie Riddell
Chief Executive Officer
Desmond Campbell
First Nations Practice Lead
Matthew Deeble
Executive Director, Strategic Business Operations
Patrick Flynn
Director, Public Affairs
Heather McQuiggin
Director, People & Culture
Rebecca Thomas
Executive Director, Impact Investing
David Williams
Executive Director, Programs and Partnerships
Susie King
Executive Director, Consulting
Learn more about our work in
Education
We believe all children should have equal opportunity to access high quality education.
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Employment
We believe everyone should be able to participate in the community and economy in a way that is fulfilling to them.
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Housing
We are working to ensure there is an adequate supply of stable and affordable housing for all.
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First Nations communities
A reconciled Australia is one in which substantive rights and opportunities are guaranteed for all Australians.
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Disability
Supporting organisations to adapt, anticipate and seize opportunities to do more for people with disability.
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Mental health
Mental health plays a vital role in boosting social inclusion and reducing disadvantage in Australia.
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Early years
Our best chance to change lifelong outcomes for children is to change what happens in early childhood.
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Health
Everyone in Australia should have access to appropriate health services to sustain their wellbeing.
Read moreTogether towards a thriving Australia
Paul Ramsay Foundation
Samsung
Flourish Australia
NSW Family and Community Services
Macquarie
Life without barriers
White Ribbon Australia
Uniting
HETSA
AIME Mentoring
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa
Woodside
NDIA
Lifeline
Commonwealth Bank
STREAT
A small selection of our valued clients and partners