Partners in recovery project

Undertaken by SVA and the Centre for Social Impact, this project to support public and sector discussion as the sector seeks to transform in response to COVID-19.

About the series

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was great concern for the Australian charity sector and the people they support, particularly in light of the economic, health and social crises that was unfolding. Charities’ capacity to respond to financial and operational shocks varied drastically, and it will be some time before there is sufficient data to determine it’s full impact. Decisions made at the time will define whether charities are COVID-19 casualties or partners in recovery, and those decisions need to be based on the best available information.

The Partners in Recovery research series from Social Ventures Australia and the Centre for Social Impact explores the unique social and economic contribution charities make to Australian society and how they are affected by the confluence of service disruption, falling income, rising demand and higher operating costs.

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This report takes a refreshed look at the state of the charity sector and its financial health.

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This report explores the implications of the revised JobKeeper wage subsidy arrangements announced by the Commonwealth Government in July 2020.

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This report explores the different financial, legal and operational constraints that charities face compared with commercial businesses, which make it harder for them to rebound.

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This report models the potential impact of Covid-19 on the financial health of Australia’s 16,000 registered charities to better understand the effects and identify systemic solutions.

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