Sefa Partnerships

Sefa Partnerships proudly supports Think Forward in addressing disadvantage in Australia through bold structural tax reform. Their new campaign takes aim at key issues like supporting entrepreneurs, tackling affordable housing, and challenging the inequities in our tax system that impact Australians differently across generations. These aren’t just ideas—they’re actionable solutions that could transform lives and communities. Get involved today!

Bridging the gap between regional social entrepreneurs and funders is at the heart of what we do at Sefa Partnerships. We're proud to lead a new learning community, commissioned by Social Enterprise Australia through the Social Enterprise Development Initiative, to tackle market barriers and create tailored solutions for regional social enterprises. Together, we’re fostering collaboration, addressing funding challenges, and sparking those ‘spicy conversations’ needed to drive lasting change. Find out more and join the conversation 👇

With only 48% of Australians with disabilities employed, Blend Creative is aiming to change the game. As Australia’s only design studio dedicated to supporting people with disabilities, they’re breaking barriers and building bright futures. Based in Adelaide, Blend’s team includes 32 talented individuals with diverse abilities, proving that creativity thrives in inclusivity.   In 2023, Blend joined Sefa Partnerships' Growth Incubator Program to sharpen their business model and unlock their full potential. Now, with a solid plan and some extra sparkle, they’re growing their impact and expanding their services. Part of the Bedford Group family, Blend is crafting career pathways that inspire change and make a real difference. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFsAH-ce Find out more about Blend Creative: https://lnkd.in/euWR7_PB Find out more about the Bedford Group: https://lnkd.in/g8AgAic3

Building Opportunities for First Nations Communities Welcome to Country is more than a marketplace; it’s a bridge connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with economic opportunity. A participant in Sefa’s Social Enterprise Growth Incubator, Welcome to Country has been transforming its strategy, prioritising sustainability, and positioning itself as a commercial force with purpose at its heart.   The incubator program helped reshaped how the team thinks, improved efficiencies, and guided their journey toward financial independence. Now, Welcome to Country has its sights set on reaching international markets by 2028 and invites everyone—individuals, businesses, and agencies—to support this vision. https://lnkd.in/gHXdZstp   #FirstNations #EconomicEmpowerment #SocialImpact #WelcomeToCountry #IndigenousBusiness #SustainableGrowth

Last week, Social Traders Convene 2024 opened with great news: free registration for social enterprises moving forward, and a collaboration announced between Social Traders, Supply Nation and WEConnect International. It was a day full of inspiring origin stories and innovating social value partnerships.   A week later, we're still thinking about the talk Pippa Harrison gave about the difference that her partnership with Pixii makes on creating a work environment that sustains the participation of women in the construction industry. Especially when construction sites are remotely located, small things like having sanitary supplies in toilets on site have a “massive impact.” It makes us wonder what are all the other so-called “small things” we could be changing to make our workplaces more supportive of diversity?   A week after the event, what questions are left percolating in your mind? #SocialTradersConvene #SocialEnterprise #DiversityInConstruction #InclusiveWorkplaces #SocialImpact #Pixii

🌟 Creating Chances for Returning Citizens 🌟 After a 12-month prison sentence, Simon Fenech struggled to find work—until he got a chance with Fruit2Work, a social enterprise supporting those impacted by the justice system. Now, he's the General Manager and Executive Director.   Fruit2Work offers meaningful employment, training, and wraparound services, helping break the cycle of recidivism. With an incredible 8:1 return on social impact investment, it’s making a real difference, reducing reoffending rates, and saving society millions.   As Chief Chance Creator Rob Brown says, “We don’t believe a 12-month sentence should lead to a lifetime of stigma.”   Learn more about Fruit2Work and how you can support social enterprises in Australia here: https://lnkd.in/gmswwWvj   #SocialImpact #Employment #SecondChances #JusticeReform #ImpactInvesting #Fruit2Work

Three innovative Indigenous businesses driving social impact in their communities and beyond. Can’t wait for the event!

Sefa Partnerships is excited to announce that we will be working in partnership with the Support Society! We’ll be auspicing some of the Support Society’s work with people with disabilities in Northern Sydney.  The Support Society provides comprehensive, personalized care that enhances the quality of life of their clients and fosters their independence. Sefa Partnerships and the Support Society share a deep belief that every individual can lead a fulfilling life that contributes to and enriches their community.  The Support Society is actively seeking support for a 12-seater van with wheelchair lift to increase access to community spaces for people with disabilities. If you’re interested in their work, please get in touch with Olivia.     At Sefa Partnerships, we auspice and partner with for-purpose organisations who share our charitable objectives, so we can multiply our impact and tackle disadvantage in Australia at its roots.  Get in touch with our team to learn more. #InclusiveCommunities #DisabilitySupport #Partnerships #Auspice #SocialImpact

Here's the second part in our series on "System Financing Needs", co-authored with my TransCap Initiative colleagues Jess Daggers, PhD and Johannes Tschiderer. It tackles the question of what can and needs to be known, which is a technical question but one that is highly important for a field prone to suffer from "analysis paralysis". https://lnkd.in/dB8xnaBz

In theory, philanthropic capital should be the perfect vehicle to help social purpose organisations learn, innovate and improve. Sadly, most philanthropic organisations aren't set up to support changemakers through the twists, turns and unexpected outcomes that come with creating social impact in a chaotic world. This article in Stanford Social Innovation Review from Kecia Bertermann and Andy Martin is a request we can 100% get behind. They are calling for philanthropy to incorporate disconfirming evidence into their processes to incentivise learning and improvement, and they've got practical steps on how to do it. https://lnkd.in/eq2txRK6 At Sefa Partnerships we are an intermediary connecting social purpose organisations and philanthropists through auspicing partnerships, communities of practice and innovation programs. This means we are hearing this story from both sides, and we would love to do more about it. Are you also driven to improve this space? Let's connect and explore how we can make a difference together!