Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to alleviating disadvantage and creating a thriving Australia for all. With a focus on influencing systems and delivering better social outcomes, SVA partners with various stakeholders including social purpose organizations, government, funders, and corporates to bring about positive change. SVA offers a range of services and programs to achieve their mission.

Their consulting service helps organizations strengthen their ability to alleviate disadvantage, while their impact investing arm invests in projects that deliver both social and financial returns. SVA also works with partners to pilot, refine, and scale effective approaches through their ventures program. Additionally, they engage with the government and convene networks to advocate for effective practice and policy changes.

Driven by their core values of fairness, respect, openness, and tenacity, SVA strives to address root causes and institutional structures that perpetuate disadvantage. Their work is supported by the generous donations of their SVA Champions Network, a group of passionate individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of those experiencing disadvantage in Australia