Creating positive change at scale
We work to reduce disadvantage and improve systems so individuals and communities can thrive.
Transforming existing systems isn’t easy. It requires deep understanding of our social systems and valuing the experiences of the people interacting within them. It also requires collaboration between not-for-profit organisations, government, corporations and philanthropists.
SVA convenes partnerships that work together to design and scale interventions that respond to the needs of people in crisis, and support prevention.

Live programs and ventures seeking funding

Young children thriving
Improving health, education and well-being outcomes for children experiencing vulnerability, so all kids have a chance to reach their potential.
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Evidence for Learning
Helping educators increase student learning by improving the evidence of what works and why, so great practice becomes common practice.
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The Connection
Reducing the education gap between students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and their more affluent peers.
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SVA Upscaler
A capacity building program helping social enterprises leverage social procurement opportunities and create jobs for people experiencing disadvantage.
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Review
Empowering organisations to deliver effective youth employment programs by providing free access to tools and resources that enable good practice.
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Over 18 years we’ve helped fledgling social purpose organisations with great promise become sustainable organisations creating real change in people’s lives.
Working in partnership, SVA has provided deep strategic, financial and governance acumen that is critical for early stage social ventures to effectively take on substantial funding commitments, grow their impact, and prove that what they are doing works.

BackTrack
Supporting young people who have lost their way and reconnecting them with education and training, so they can get 'back on track'.
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Wings to Fly
Training early years professionals to build resilience in at-risk kids aged 0-5 so they can transition effectively into primary school.

Dismantle
Empowering and supporting young people experiencing vulnerability so they can manage their life in a self-directed way.
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Malpa
Addresssing the inequality in health between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians by teaching children to be health ambassadors within their communities.
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Thank you
Without our generous supporters, our work would not be possible.

Contact us about funding opportunities
David Williams
Contact David for national funding enquiries
Arani Duggan
Contact Arani for national funding enquiries
Peter Copp
Contact Peter if you are based in VIC or WA