Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has submitted a response to the Interim Report of the Financial Systems Inquiry (FSI), addressing the key impact investing themes under consideration; a dedicated social investment bank or fund, tax concessions and incentives, the role of intermediaries, and structural barriers to investment.

South Australian community organisations have learned about Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) this month as part of the state government’s consideration of payment by results (PbR) models for social services.

Australia’s first social benefit bond (SBB) will deliver a return of 7.5% to investors this year after a promising first 12 months, a certification of the bond by Deloitte has shown.

Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten joined school leaders, students, community members and SVA staff at St Albans Secondary College (SASC) today, for the official launch of the school’s involvement in the Bright Spots Schools Connection.