SVA Chair Paul Robertson today announced Suzie Riddell as the organisation’s incoming CEO.

Almost 900 young people living in New South Wales who face barriers to work will be provided with long term support to help them get a job, and have that job ‘stick’, thanks to a new social impact bond (SIB).

HESTA has reaffirmed its commitment to growing the Australian impact investment market, allocating a further $40 million to fund investments that generate both a measurable social impact and a market-based financial return.

SVA has taken another proud step on the reconciliation journey, with the launch of our third Reconciliation Action Plan.

Three new directors have joined Social Ventures Australia since the beginning of the year, bringing with them a diverse range of experience across the government, non-profit and consulting sectors.

Tonight’s Federal Budget, while supporting some promising initiatives, has done very little to resource the concerted and comprehensive approach that is required if Australia is to make real headway towards combating disadvantage.

Social Ventures Australia (SVA) welcomes the Gonski 2.0’s Panel’s recommendation to establish an Independent Evidence Institution.

Social Ventures Australia welcomed three new Directors in the second half of 2017, adding deep experience in philanthropy, Indigenous entrepreneurship and innovation.

Social Ventures Australia’s submission to the Gonski 2.0 panel, released today, says Australia needs an independent ‘evidence broker’ to make sure governments invest in education programs that evidence shows work.

Social Ventures Australia’s (SVA) newest impact investment fund, the SVA Diversified Impact Fund, has received commitments exceeding its $10 million minimum size and will reach first close sooner than expected.

SVA congratulates disability support providers House with No Steps and the Tipping Foundation on their announced merger.

Social Ventures Australia’s supporters respond sympathetically and generously to the plight of vulnerable communities experiencing growing inequality in Australia.

Education experts from Australia and overseas came together on October 3 to discuss how Australia’s education system can better prepare young people for work and life. The SVA Education Dialogue 2017: Learning that Matters, presented by SVA, addressed the education challenge presented by the future world of work.

The launch of Social Ventures Australia’s (SVA) Diversified Impact Fund comes at a pivotal time for Australia’s impact investing ecosystem, according to Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison. The Fund arrives at a time when the impact investing model is gaining steam around the world.

Social Ventures Australia (SVA) announces the launch of the SVA Diversified Impact Fund, a social impact investment fund offering investors the opportunity to generate financial returns while making a meaningful social impact on the lives of people in Australia.

The NSW Government has announced an innovative new project to tackle youth homelessness. The ground-breaking Foyer51 project will be delivered as part of unique partnership between the Government, Uniting, SGCH (St George Community Housing) and Social Ventures Australia (SVA).

Social Ventures Australia is proud to support the campaign for Marriage Equality. The following letter has been uploaded to The Equality Campaign website and will be shared as a public statement of our support.

Australia’s first social impact bond, the Uniting Newpin Social Benefit Bond has reported positive results for the fourth year in a row.

Malpa, an Aboriginal controlled organisation, has become the latest venture to join the Social Ventures Australia venture philanthropy portfolio.

A new framework, the SVA Fundamentals for Impact has been launched by Social Ventures Australia to help social purpose organisations and funders to be more effective.

HESTA has invested $19 million to finance a cutting edge Australia-first suburban village designed to recreate real life experiences for those living with dementia. The investment was made through HESTA’s $30 million Social Impact Investment Trust, which is managed by Social Ventures Australia (SVA).

Australian Philanthropic Services (APS), a non-profit organisation that inspires and supports philanthropy, became independent of Social Ventures Australia (SVA) on 1 July. This was a planned move, reflecting the growth and success of APS.

Based in Sydney, Michael will lead and build SVA’s fast-growing Impact Investing practice across a diverse range of investments, delivering both social impact and financial returns.