Areas of expertise

We work to create real change in Australian communities.

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Early Years

We’re transforming the early childhood landscape to give every child the best start in life.
Education

We’re ensuring all students get a great education, regardless of their postcode.
First Nations

We’re working towards a reconciled Australia where First Nations peoples’ rights and opportunities are guaranteed.

Employment

Everyone deserves a fair chance to work hard and get ahead. We’re working to make that vision a reality.

How we work

SVA is an innovative path maker – guiding its many partners (businesses, social sector, governments and philanthropists) through complexity to better support people and communities experiencing disadvantage.

How can we help you

Consulting

We can help you increase your impact. Every year, we help 100s of clients tackle their most difficult challenges and do more for the people they serve.

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Impact Investing

We led the charge on building the impact investing market in Australia. Let us help you navigate how to unlock new sources of capital and put it to work tackling important issues.

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Innovation Hub

At SVA, innovation is in our DNA. Our Innovation Hub is where we build innovative solutions to entrenched social problems. We’re looking for supporters to build a brighter future with us.

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Policy and Advocacy

Changing systems can change lives. We work to influence governments and policymakers to create largescale impact through our expertise, insights and networks.

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Stories of impact

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The power of articulating your story(line)
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The power of articulating your story(line) of change

How we updated the theory of change for Joint Management on Gunaikurnai Country reflecting the evolving partnership between First Nations and state government partners.
Our impact
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  • Charities and social sector
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Impact at Scale

Impact at scale is a goal that many organisations in the social purpose sector strive to achieve. We will continue engaging in conversations about impact at scale, shaping how we collectively work.
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  • Disability
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Synergis Fund

SVA created Synergis Fund to unlock new ways to create homes for people with disability.