Did you know?
One in four people in Australia experience disadvantage today.
Despite decades of uninterrupted economic growth in Australia statistics indicate an increase in people experiencing disadvantage. For example, one in six children under the age of 15 live in poverty. This equates to an astonishing total of over 730,000 children.
SVA has a track record of designing, scaling and refining multiple innovative solutions to alleviate disadvantage in our communities. Our work over seventeen years has taught us that for change to occur at scale, we must shift the cultural norms, behaviours and institutional structures and practices that perpetuate disadvantage.
Transforming existing systems isn’t easy. It requires deep understanding of the social systems and the experiences of people interacting within them.
To create this positive, lasting change we need committed partnerships between philanthropists, not-for-profits, governments and corporations who understand the importance of taking a holistic systems approach and supporting early intervention and prevention.
Today, I invite you to become an SVA Champion and join our network of inspirational change-makers who are driving the work required to create a fairer and more inclusive Australia.
Suzie Riddell, SVA CEO
What do SVA Champions do?
The SVA Champions Network funds SVA to tackle big ‘wicked’ problems. This involves:
- Building coalitions for change
- Embedding lived experience throughout our work
- Convening across diverse sectors
- Supporting organisational capability building
- Facilitating investment in social impact
- Building evidence and thought leadership
- Evaluating, learning and adapting
- Influencing decision makers
Together, these types of initiatives catalyse much-needed change in social sector systems.
Who do SVA Champions help?
By funding work that drives change in education, housing, employment, disability, mental health, family violence, and with First Australian communities, SVA Champions support people from communities all across Australia, young and old, who are doing it tough today.
What benefits do SVA Champions receive?
As a member of the SVA Champions Network you’ll gain a deeper insight into the work you are supporting to alleviate disadvantage in Australia.
SVA Champions receive:
- Opportunities to network with like-minded individuals
- Access to learning materials
- Invitations to events including research launches and discussions with sector leaders
- Acknowledgment in SVA marketing materials
Yes I want to contribute
I want to join the SVA Champions Network and make a tax deductible contribution of $10,000 per year to help tackle the root causes of disadvantage.
Payment can be made by completing this contribution form and emailing it to finance@socialventures.com.au
Why I joined
Jane Clifford (Chair)
"I’m excited to be part of a group of bold philanthropists uniting our efforts to tackle root causes of disadvantage in Australia."
Daisy Mallett
“Becoming an SVA Champion is my way of backing up my ideals with action - by supporting SVA’s work to change systems and better support our most disadvantaged communities so they can thrive.”
Rob Backwell
“I wanted to get more involved in SVA because I love the rigorous, evidence-based approach it takes to addressing problems in our society.”
Philip Robinson
"I am motivated to support SVA due to their evidence-based approach to alleviating disadvantage in Australia. I am impressed by their approach to working with community organisations to become more effective and in their pioneering work in impact investing."
Audra Eng
"The SVA Champion opportunity has been wonderful. I've been able to participate in key strategic education projects and collaborate with SVA experts to make impactful and measurable contributions. I love the network SVA provides and the learning opportunities it has given me."
David Williams
"I may be biased by my day job heading up the Programs area at SVA but, with my modest philanthropic capacity, I believe there is no better gift than to support SVA’s work helping people and communities to access the services they need to live a life of dignity."
Angela Lobato Williams
"I wanted to be an SVA champion because I believe it is essential to support their thorough evidence-based strategies. By getting closer to underlying challenges and uncovering reliable information their team finds durable solutions to lift up the lives of people in need."
Sarah Druce
"I support SVA's work because I am inspired by their team's systemic and professional approach to making real change to assist our country's most disadvantaged and vulnerable people."
Proud SVA Champions
Robert Backwell
Caroline Beecham
Andrew Bullock
Jane Clifford
Sarah Druce
Audra Eng
Richard Fleming
Lisa George
Lorraine Grove
Steve Hawkins
William Hopkins
Justine Isemonger
Chris Lee
Gill Lee
Warwick Lee
Alexandra Liveris
Anthony Liveris
Dr Angela Paula Lobato Williams
John Lydon
Michael Lynch
Daisy Mallett
Ed Mallett
Dr Philip Robinson
Lucy Steed
Jason Steed
Christine Stewart
Russell Stewart
David Williams
