The first data-set of Australian impact investments has revealed a diverse market that is delivering positive financial returns and impacting the lives of tens of thousands of people, through job
Impact Investing Australia welcomes Victoria’s social impact bonds announcement
Impact Investing Australia has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that it is launching the State’s first two social impact bonds, saying that impact investing holds significant potential to help government
Impact Investing Australia welcomes NSW impact investment focused on reducing prisoner reoffending
Impact Investing Australia has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement today of a new impact investment to target parolees with the aim of reducing the rate of reoffending and re-incarceration.
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Strong appetite for investments that deliver social impact: 2016 Investor Report launched
Impact investing in Australia is set to grow significantly over the next five years, with strong interest from investors and a large number looking to consider making investments that intentionally
Australia’s first charity spearheads development of social impact investment
Australia’s first charity, The Benevolent Society, has become the largest supporter of one of the country’s most innovative organisations focused on delivering greater positive outcomes for society through private capital:
New guide to drive better understanding of cost of social issues
When it comes to complex social and environmental challenges and programs, and investment to fund them, the social services sector increasingly needs to be able to demonstrate what outcomes are
Blueprint launched for $300m+ institution to champion impact investment
A Blueprint is being launched today for a new and independent financial institution – Impact Capital Australia (ICA) – to accelerate development and achieve scale for the market for investments
Impact Investing Australia welcomes Financial System Inquiry response
Impact Investing Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry released today, and the Government’s recognition of the potential for impact investing to benefit taxpayers as
Australia’s first impact investor survey launches
Investors are being invited to participate in Australia’s inaugural Impact Investor Survey, launched today by Impact Investing Australia.
The 2015 Survey is the first of its kind in Australia, and will
New DFAT innovation hub – an opportunity to boost Australia’s impact in region
Impact Investing Australia has welcomed the launch of the Australian Government’s $140 million development innovation hub, saying it will create new opportunities for tackling pressing social issues, as well as
