The federal government’s National Housing Accord, and related undertaking to build one million new homes over five years from 2024, could represent the largest impact investment opportunity Australia has seen. Article by Isabelle Oderberg - Pro Bono
The Federal Government has called on the Social Impact Investing Taskforce to revisit its final report recommendations (from 2020). The Taskforce (comprised of current IIA Board members) recommended the Government co-finance an impact investment wholesale fund and set up a social enterprise growth fund. Article by James Eyers – The Australian Financial Review
Our Chair, Richard Brandweiner and Founding Chair, Rosemary Addis comment on Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ plan to bring together banks and superannuation funds to discuss the funding of social services alongside the government. Article by James Eyers – The Australian Financial Review
IIA Board member, Fabienne Michaux says " An excessive focus on ESG reporting risks derailing efforts to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes." Article by Fabienne Michaux - Sustainable Views
In the lead up to the federal election, Pro Bono Australia shares policy recommendations from a range of purpose-driven organisations, including details from IIA's budget submission. Article by Danielle Kutchel – Pro Bono News
Sabina Curatolo, co-author of our Roadmap for Australian Investors shares details of the 3i Framework for gender lens investing, which connects core elements of an organisation's Internal operations, Investment process and Influence on systems. Article by Sabina Curatolo (on LinkedIn)
A comprehensive roadmap has been produced for investors wanting to take a gender lens approach to improve operational and investment performance and tap into more investment opportunities. Article by Melissa Coade – The Mandarin
In our response to the federal budget, we express our desire to see better leveraging of private sector capital to drive an inclusive economic recovery. Article by John Treadgold – On Impact
A new report targeting Australian investors says a failure to implement a gender lens approach could heighten business or investment risk. Article by On Impact
A new gender equity roadmap for Australian investors says top-down ownership of the issue won’t just drive real change, it will increase profit. Article by Jonathan Alley – Pro Bono News
While there are a number of welcome announcements from the federal budget, many across the for-purpose sector are united in feeling this was a missed opportunity. Article by Wendy Williams – Pro Bono News
Investors have more power to influence broader gender and racial equality than many realise, according to the first analysis of the potential impact of gender lens investing in Australia. Article by Adrian Lowe – The West Australian
IIA Board member, Amanda Miller OAM shares details of her career, introduction to impact investing and her vision for the sector. Interview by John Treadgold – On Impact
Impact Investing Australia and Capital Human have developed an Australian Gender Lens Investing (GLI) Roadmap to help investors either start or strengthen their GLI journey, or to extend existing practices. Article by Sabina Curatolo – On Impact
IIA’s Chair and co-founder call on the Australian Government to release the recommendations of the Social Impact Investing Taskforce. Article by James Eyers – The Australian Financial Review
Applications are now open for the Impact Investment Ready Growth Grant. Article by John Treadgold – On Impact
For the month of December, here are the top five opportunities to build your skills, knowledge, revenue and impact (including the Impact Investment Ready Growth Grant). Article of Jay Boolkin – Social Change Central
IIA Chair Richard Brandweiner says “We need to unlock [superannuation] capital so it can be invested in ways that actually help create a robust future for its members.” Article by Helen Trinca – The Australian
A new industry report on investment funds in the specialist disability accommodation market highlights the need for greater government oversight to increase investor confidence. Article by Di Winkler and IIA’s Sabina Curatolo – Pro Bono News
IIA co-founder Rosemary Addis AM discusses her career, current projects and inspiring social impact initiatives. Article by On Impact