Why economic recovery relies on charities as a strong industry
Charities play a critical role in supporting and strengthening people and communities in Australia, but they also have a crucial role to play in Australia’s economy and its recovery from the impact of Covid-19.
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Evidence for Learning’s rapid response to Covid-19
During the Covid-19 crisis’ impact on the Australian education system, Evidence for Learning (E4L) has been providing evidence-based advice to teachers to help deliver effective home supported learning.
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Action needed to avoid loss of crucial charity services and jobs
SVA analysis shows that action is needed to ensure a thriving charities sector which can support Australia through this pandemic crisis as well as the ensuing economic recovery – to build back towards an Australia where all people and communities thrive.
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Navigating change in the public and social sectors
Public and social sector leaders discuss navigating transformation and disruption – from a session at IPAA Victoria’s Public Sector Week 2019.
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‘Bulletproof problem solving’: could it work in the social sector?
SVA CEO, Suzie Riddell talks to Rob McLean, Director Emeritus of McKinsey and Company, about problem solving and how the seven step process from his co-authored book can be applied to complex social issues. +Podcast
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Improving the outcomes for older women at risk of homelessness
Older single women are the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness in Australia. Why is this? And what are the drivers for better outcomes for these women?
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Shifting battlegrounds for financial wellbeing
Some emerging trends with the potential to ‘move the dial’ on the increasing numbers of Australians experiencing severe financial vulnerability and stress. +Audio
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Goodstart: steering a social enterprise for impact
How does Goodstart, as a social enterprise, balance its commercial and social goals; and what role does influencing the system play in meeting its purpose? +Podcast
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Growing effectiveness – one year on
This month marks a year since SVA launched the SVA Fundamentals for Impact. Over that time we have learnt a lot about how to use and adapt the framework.
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Cross-sector partnerships: will corporates step up?
What will motivate corporate Australia to step up to systems change in its cross-sector partnerships? Five questions provide a road map.
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How catalytic advocacy can speed up system change
How organisations can use proven initiatives as catalysts for change in government policies and service systems.
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Movember: changing a system collaboratively
Movember’s story shows what can be achieved if you harness the collective wisdom of diverse stakeholders, galvanise disparate players to collaborate and focus on the goal.
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