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Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa – Walking the talk
Large group of approximately 50-60 First Nation community members gathered outdoors in an landscape with red sand and sparse vegetation. Many wear bright orange shirts, arranged in multiple rows for a group photo.
  • Case studies
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa – Walking the talk

The Walking the Talk report calls for a shift in how government works – from control to partnership, and from program delivery to shared purpose and accountability.

  • First Nations
Walking the talk on Closing the Gap
Indigenous man and non-Indigenous man walking together and talking in desert country
  • Quarterly article
Walking the talk on Closing the Gap Systems change, Collaboration, Advocacy

Martu organisation, KJ shows there are ways to Close the Gap: one where Indigenous culture leads, community development guides, and partnerships sustain the work.

  • First Nations
From vision to viability: Funding requirements for effective Early Childhood Hubs
  • Publication
From vision to viability: Funding requirements for effective Early Childhood Hubs

This report explores viable models and cost structures for Early Childhood Hubs that meet the needs of families and communities, while ensuring economic sustainability.

  • Early Years
Submission to Senate Inquiry into the Quality and Safety of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care System
  • Publication
Submission to Senate Inquiry into the Quality and Safety of Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care System

SVA’s submission to the Senate Inquiry into the safety and quality of early childhood education and care focuses on practical solutions drawn from our expertise in the early years.

  • Charities and social sector
  • Early Years
Impact of Early Childhood Hubs – evidence summary 
  • Publication
Impact of Early Childhood Hubs – evidence summary 

Evidence to demonstrate the value in supporting the expansion of ECH models across Australia and embedding them within our child and family systems.

  • Early Years
Building a life with purpose and possibility
Arc SIB Building a life with purpose
  • News
Building a life with purpose and possibility

The Arc Social Impact Bond aims to break the cycle of reoffending and homelessness in Victoria. The Arc Program is delivered by Vacro.

  • Housing and homelessness
SVA’s submission to the National Food Security Strategy
  • Publication
SVA’s submission to the National Food Security Strategy

Social Ventures Australia has provided input to Feeding Australia: National Food Security Strategy.

  • Early Years
  • Health and wellbeing
Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative
  • Publication
Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry into the Thriving Kids initiative

SVA’s submission to the inquiry into Thriving Kids focuses on practical solutions drawn from our expertise in the early years.

  • Charities and social sector
  • Early Years
Speech therapy at kindy changes everything for Peggy
Speech therapist working with two young children
  • News
Speech therapy at kindy changes everything for Peggy

Access to speech therapy at her daycare centre has transformed life for Peggy. Now she can communicate on a par with her peers and has a much stronger foundation for her transition to school.

  • Early Years