Many charities left financially vulnerable and unable to meet community demands following end of JobKeeper, new research finds
A new report by SVA and CSI finds that despite Australia’s promising economic recovery from the pandemic, many charities remain in a vulnerable financial position.
Australian child poverty rate set to soar following end of Coronavirus Supplement, new ANU findings show
We are urging the government to raise income support after ANU research indicates a dire future for families relying on social security.
SVA thanks Lisa Paul for her many years of service as she steps down from the SVA board
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) Chair, Paul Robertson AO, has today thanked Lisa Paul AO PSM for her invaluable contributions to the organisation over her 7 years of service.
Budget 2020: Inclusive recovery at risk as Australia’s community builders sidelined
Australia’s charities have been left out of the major investments in the budget despite employing one in ten workers and providing vital services.
Strong positive outcomes delivered for families and investors on maturity of Australia’s first social impact bond
The Newpin SBB was a resounding success, restoring 391 children to the care of their families with an overall restoration rate of 61%, and delivering a financial return of a 10% p.a. to investors.
SVA announces Board changes
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) Chair, Paul Robertson, has today announced that, after ten years’ service, he intends to step down from SVA’s Board, along with further Board changes.
Social Ventures Australia’s statement on Black Lives Matter
In recent weeks we have been shocked but sadly not surprised as images of racial violence have covered our screens. The death of George Floyd in the American city of Minneapolis has reignited a debate about the treatment of African American people by police and, from this flashpoint, a movement of people stretching across many […]
New digital platform puts young people at the centre of employment programs
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) and the Citi Foundation have launched the Review Platform, a free digital platform that automates data collection and enables youth employment providers to consistently and easily collect feedback from young people, in order to demonstrate the value of their programs, improve practice and secure funding. Young people are being disproportionately affected by the current economic crisis. Across Australia, the youth unemployment rate, which was already double the […]
SVA welcomes government $50 million commitment to new national evidence institute
Social Ventures Australia warmly welcomed the commitment of $50 million to create the national evidence institute to ensure that Australia’s teachers have access to evidence to inform practice in classrooms and early learning centres.
New report forecasts dire financial future for charities in Australia
A new report launched today by Social Ventures Australia (SVA) and the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) forecasts that more than 200,000 jobs in the charity sector could be lost as a result of the COVID-19 crisis if financial supports, such as JobKeeper and lease and loan deferrals, come to an end in October. The report, […]
Synergis Fund completes second close securing $26.5m for new disability housing
Synergis Fund, established by SVA and Federation Asset Management and one of Australia’s first wholesale investment funds aimed at transforming the disability housing sector, completed its second capital raise in early April bringing total funds to $26.5 million. The capital will be used to build homes for over 100 Australians living with disability.
A guide to the key Government opportunities available to not-for-profits and charities during Covid-19
We have put together a short guide that collates the key opportunities for not-for-profits and charities available as a result of Australian Government announcements.
For the crisis today, and the Australia of tomorrow
We’re continuing to work with our clients, partners and friends about how we can work together for the crisis today, and for the Australia we want tomorrow.
Confidence strong, but still significant unmet need in disability housing market
There remains a significant lack of SDA housing, with an estimated 9,000 places still needed to meet demand.
Our highlights in 2019
From Impact Investing awards to publishing new perspectives and improving the lives of Victorian children, these are our highlights from 2019.
Ensuring people with disability have a voice on policy, can exercise choice over support, and full access to services is key to better outcomes
“There’s both a social and economic imperative in ensuring the lives and rights of people with disability are transformed.”
Investing in scalable model to help address housing affordability
Through the SVA Social Impact Investment Trust, HESTA has committed $20m to an innovative Melbourne apartment project that could be replicated at scale to help improve housing affordability and sustainability for first home buyers, Affordable Housing clients and those working in key community occupations.
Three drivers of better mental health outcomes that will lead to a happier, healthier Australia
Improving public awareness, early intervention programs, and recovery-oriented service systems that empower people, will reduce the prevalence and impact of mental-ill health, according to a new report from Social Ventures Australia (SVA).
New Chief Strategy Officer and two Directors join SVA
A new Chief Strategy Officer and two new Directors have joined Social Ventures Australia since the beginning of the year.
SVA achieves $5m capital raise for Australia’s first social impact bond addressing youth employment
SVA is pleased to announce it has achieved its capital raising target of $5 million for the Sticking Together Social Impact Bond (SIB) and finalised the issue of the SIB.
2019 Budget: Targeted initiatives alone won’t solve systemic problems
The 2019 Commonwealth Budget has invested in some promising social initiatives but done little to resource the structural reforms needed to significantly reduce disadvantage in Australia.
The Bryan Foundation partners with Evidence for Learning to support better learning in early childhood
Evidence for Learning has received $1 million in cornerstone funding from The Bryan Foundation to deliver an Early Childhood Education initiative focused on the learning lives of children before they start school.
How three key STEM education practices are helping schools develop student capabilities
A new paper from the University of Canberra, commissioned by Social Ventures Australia, provides insight into how student capabilities can be developed through three key practices that underpin STEM.
Social Ventures Australia’s impact investing team named Asset Manager of the Year
Social Ventures Australia’s impact investing team has been named Asset Manager of the Year 2018 at the inaugural Australian Impact Investment Awards.
Maths Pathway raises $2.1 million investment to change the way mathematics is taught in schools
Maths Pathway raises $2.1m investment to change the way mathematics is taught in schools. The $1m investment from SVA is the organisation’s first equity investment from its $15m SVA Diversified Impact Fund.
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