SVA Quarterly
The SVA Quarterly shares insights from our work and across the sector, to prompt learning and discussion about effective practice.

Tools and resources

The SVA Fundamentals for Impact
A framework that leaders and organisations can use to assess how effective they are.
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Managing to outcomes guide
A step-by-step guide for organisations looking to adopt an outcomes focused approach.
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The power of client experience
Our framework for an effective client feedback system gives social purpose organisations practical advice for effective implementation.
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SROI Training Course
A two-day training course that will equip you with a working knowledge of Social Return on Investment and measuring what matters.
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How-to guide to NFP mergers
A how-to guide for not-for-profit organisations seeking to explore whether a merger is right for them.
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Funding place-based community-led practice
Insights and actions for funders and communities.
Read the reportPolicy submissions




Social Enterprise Strategy Victoria
Submission to the consultation on Victoria's Social Enterprise Strategy 2021+
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Indigenous Evaluation Strategy
Response to the Productivity Commission’s draft Indigenous Evaluation Strategy
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Funeral expenses
Submission on the removal of the exemption for funeral expenses policies to the Financial Services Reform Taskforce
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Mental health Royal Commission
Response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
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Mental health inquiry
Response to the Inquiry into the Economic and Social Impact of Mental Health
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Indigenous Evaluation
Response to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the development of an Indigenous Evaluation Strategy
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Housing finance aggregator
Submission to the Council on Federal Financial Relations Affordable Housing Working Group.
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Impact Investing
Response to the Commonwealth Government’s Social Impact Investing Discussion Paper.
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Jobactive
A submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee in response to its inquiry into Jobactive.
Read moreInvesting in very remote Aboriginal communities
Recently Social Ventures Australia examined various scenarios associated with investment, or lack of investment, in very remote Aboriginal communities.
Our perspectives

Education
We believe all children should have equal opportunity to access high quality education.
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Employment
We believe everyone should be able to participate in the community and economy in a way that is fulfilling to them.
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First Nation Peoples
A reconciled Australia is one in which substantive rights and opportunities are guaranteed for all Australians.
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Housing
We are working to ensure there is an adequate supply of stable and affordable housing for all.
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Mental Health
We recognise that mental health and wellbeing is an essential component of thriving communities.
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Disability
People with disability should have opportunities to exercise their voice and have choice and control on the things that will impact upon their lives.
Read moreSVA invests in a scalable model to help address housing affordability
Through the SVA Social Impact Investment Trust, HESTA has committed $20m to an innovative Melbourne apartment project that could be replicated at scale to help improve housing affordability and sustainability for first home buyers, Affordable Housing clients and those working in key community occupations.