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Social enterprise: powered by trade and driven by purpose


This report explores the role of trade revenue in enabling social enterprise impact in Australia. A social enterprise is a business that exists to create public or community benefit. The report presents case studies, distils key insights and delivers strategic recommendations to strengthen the resilience of social enterprises.
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The state of the social economy in Australia

Arminé Nalbandian, Lyndsey McKee, DongJu Lee, Tran Nguyen, Zoe Callis, Andrew Joyce, Emma Riseley, Kelly McKinley

A world where economies are measured by the extent to which they generate positive social and environmental outcomes is being shaped around the globe by the social economy. This first comprehensive research into Australia’s social economy explores key areas including funding, partnerships, impact measurement, legal and policy frameworks, and digital technologies.
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Good Sammy open employment trials

David O’Shaughnessy, Gianfranco Giuntoli, Jodie Wilde, Matthew Hesketh

Good Sammy Enterprises (GSE) is a not-for-profit social enterprise in Western Australia. GSE is trialling new models of employment support to people with intellectual disability to build their capacity and secure open employment outside GSE. This interim report evaluates the impact, outcomes and effectiveness of the trials.

Employment portfolio review: 2020-2024


Addressing key barriers to employment has been a central focus of Paul Ramsay Foundation's (PRF's) work. This report presents key findings of a review into the PRF employment portfolio. The findings reinforce the importance of collaboration, evidence and lived experience in driving meaningful change. The report identifies seven key enablers for influencing systems and policy...
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Bringing a financial well-being innovation to life


This article explains how a coalition of organisations developed a novel philanthropic offering – available alongside a savings instrument – that provides a safety net for those who have attempted to save for their funeral and a fairer choice in the funeral insurance market.