Social Ventures Australia

SVA was created to fill an innovation gap. The Benevolent Society, The Smith Family, Work Ventures and the AMP Foundation, organisations with long histories delivering change in Australian communities, asked an important question. What if there was an organisation dedicated to speeding up the delivery of innovative ideas to achieve better social outcomes? Ever since this inception in 2002, SVA has worked hand-in-hand with community, social sector, business and government partners to take real action on social change.

SVA uniquely combines consulting, impact investment, public policy and advocacy, and innovation, to bring a fresh perspective to systemic challenges. This gives us a deep understanding of the social sector and the creative solutions that will support better outcomes for the most vulnerable people in Australia. SVA’s approach to systems change is underpinned by innovation. Where others see a problem as too hard, we see it as an opportunity to take action. We leverage our expertise and relationships across philanthropy, impact investing and consulting to design, launch and test innovative programs. We influence the sector through policy and advocacy. Our impact initiatives and partnerships support individuals at all life stages, from early years to education, employment and housing. These programs aim to lift barriers to access and improve participation.

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