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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 1 ACT Social Enterprise Hub
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 2 Venture Development - portfolio of social ventures that we invest into. SVA consulting - fee for service to the non-profit sector. SVA Partnerships - collaborative project work to achieve transformative social change. www.socialventures.com.au Social Ventures Australia Education & Employment
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 3 More than 1 million Australians are excluded from mainstream life and employment due to disability, illness or other disadvantage Australia has seventh lowest employment rate for people with a disability, in OECD 81% of people without a disability are in the labour force BUT –For those with a mental illness: 29% –For those with a disability: 53% –For indigenous Australians: 57% –For refugees and asylum seekers: 58% The Need
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 4 To work with entrepreneurs, community organisations, businesses and government to grow and develop social enterprises in the ACT that are; self sustaining; and that increase employment opportunities for people that are disadvantaged in the labour market. Our Purpose
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 5 The Strategy 1. Promote best practice business models 2. Provide access to business resources and networks 3. Provide access to capital 2. Provide access to business resources and networks Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Network Social Enterprise Investment Fund
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 6 What is a social enterprise? Characteristics A business with a commercial and social purpose Selling : Charging a fee for a product or service 25% + staff from marginalised backgrounds Supportive and integrated work environment Modifications of design and culture of the workplace All staff are paid the award or productivity rate Provides the same work opportunities, rights and obligations to all employees
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 7 Benefits of a social enterprise Social Enterprises offer real jobs Employment offers people with disabilities significant benefits Overcoming social exclusion Transitionary or ongoing source of employment Provide an inclusive work opportunity Reduce number of people on government support Sustainable source of income
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 8 How can we help? HUB Business Mentor Pro bono business services Resources Training Tools NetworksProcurement$ Impact Measurement
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 9 Who are we working with? PaperworksDisability + BillabongIndigenous KoomarriDisability Woden Community ServicesBroad Ronnies Succulent SnailsDisability Indigenous art gallery/cafeIndigenous Noah’s ArkMarginalised women MenslinkYoung men at risk PRA/HomeMental Health WorkwaysMental Health Bethany Healing FoundationYouth at risk Shaw PossibilitiesDisability Northside Community ServicesBroad Max Employment SolutionsLong term unemployed
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 10 Our pro bono partners Who What PricewaterhouseCoopers Mentors WalterTurnbull Mentors Financial services MinterEllison Legal Charismatic Communications PR/Media Mel Hill Photography Photography Papercut Design & Web Cut Through Marketing
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 11 Case Study : BlackStar Coffee Social Enterprise - BlackStar Coffee Time frame – established 2007 Social Enterprise Hub Assistance – Accelerator program; mentor; NAB loan assistance; pro bono legal assistance. 2009 Turnover - $250,000 Number of employees – 9 people from marginalised backgrounds, refugee or long term unemployed. 3 full time 6 part time 1 is now working fulltime elsewhere One young mother who due to mental health issues had not worked for many years, received training and support and part-time work but has recently relocated to Toowoomba. Now she has a CV with details of her job skills and referee.
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This information is confidential and was prepared by SVA Consulting solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any third party without prior written consent. 12 Contact Mandy Richards mrichards@socialventures.com.au 6249 7756 or 0448 644 600 www.socialventures.com.au www.socialtraders.com.au www.socialfirms.org.au
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