The Social Impact Hub together with the Mercy Foundation has released a report highlighting the significance impact investing holds, in reducing youth homelessness in New South Wales (NSW).
With over 60%
Expert Advice Exchange applications now open
The Expert Advice Exchange (EAX) is now accepting next round applications from eligible social sector organisations in NSW to receive pro bono expert advice and support from leading law firms,
From small scale to large scale: Government’s role in growing impact investing
By Sabina Curatolo
Director of Government Relations and Policy, Impact Investing Australia
The welcome announcement by Victoria’s Treasurer, Tim Pallas, on 21 July of a Victorian social impact bond (SIB) pilot scheme,
Government engagement across impact investing in Australia signals step in right direction
Impact Investing Australia has welcomed various state government impact investments announced in recent weeks including a new social impact bond in New South Wales as well as Victoria’s first two social
FASES report 2016: Social enterprises call for more accessible financing
Findings from the 2016 Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector (FASES) report, a joint initiative by the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Swinburne and Social Traders have identified a need for greater access to
NSW Government releases 2016 Statement of Opportunities
The NSW Office of Social Impact Investment has released a 2016 Statement of Opportunities. The statement identifies policy areas where the Government believes social impact investment may be able to achieve
The Queensland Government has announced a new …
The Queensland Government has announced a new program to pilot social impact bonds, becoming the second jurisdiction in Australia to explore this innovative approach to tackling endemic social issues.
As part of the Palaszczuk Government’s first State
Australian Government flags increased role for private capital in welfare delivery
The Federal Minister for Social Services Scott Morrison has flagged structural changes to Australia’s welfare system with a increased role for private investment to play in tackling the country’s social challenges.
In an address
Australian Government launches new development innovation hub
The Australian Government has launched a new $140 million development innovation hub, innovationXchange, to ‘revolutionise the delivery and effectiveness of Australia’s aid program’, with particular attention given to leveraging new sources
NSW launches pioneering Social Impact Investment Policy
NSW has launched Australia’s first Social Impact Investment Policy as part of a bold new approach to providing long-term social and economic benefits for NSW alongside protecting the vulnerable.
Launched in Sydney on 4
