New loan fund for social enterprise to unlock more jobs for disadvantaged Australians
White Box is determined to bridge the gap between social enterprise and social impact investors, announcing today its plans to create a new $5 million loan fund specifically for jobs-focused social enterprise.
Trial could be game changer for jobseekers with disability
As we approach World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, Westpac Wire shines a light on the incredible work of the Australian Spatial Analytics, one of our original social enterprise start-ups and a participating social enterprise in the PBO Trial.
White Box to co-design new financial wellbeing program for jobs-focused social enterprises
White Box, with the support of Ecstra Foundation, announced today its plans to co-design a new financial wellbeing program in collaboration with selected social enterprises.
Putting social enterprise on the map in Cairns
White Box, in collaboration with ASA, has officially opened a new office in Cairns today with a clear mission to create more jobs for First Nations people, autistic young adults, refugees and other groups experiencing disadvantage in the region.
Media Alert: Bangalow laundry enterprise on the horizon
A core part of White Box’s business is building social enterprises from the ground up that are 100% focused on creating jobs for overlooked Australians. Its next start-up in the pipeline is Beacon Laundry in Bangalow in Northern NSW. Thanks Hans Lovejoy and the team at The Byron Shire Echo for shining a light on this.
First headliners announced for Social Enterprise World Forum 2022
Daniel Flynn, co-founder of Thankyou, Kate Raworth, internationally recognised economist and author of Doughnut Economics, and Clothing The Gaps co-founder, Laura Thompson are among the first speakers to be announced for the Social Enterprise World Forum 2022 (SEWF22) to be held in Brisbane, 28-29 September.
A journey to accessibility: How co-design improved our financial wellbeing program
Thanks to a unique collaboration with Ability Works, White Box Enterprises’ Financial Wellbeing Program is becoming more accessible for everyone.
Green Collect’s journey with loans
For many social enterprises, debt finance can feel like uncharted territory. But for Green Collect, loans have been a cornerstone of their story.
How a partnership with Australia Post helped Alona find security in a new country
Alona Adunbi is one of five refugees who secured employment at the Australia Post Brisbane Parcel Facility in August via a partnership with Civik People.
WBE, Civik and YEA join forces to expand youth employment opportunities in Victoria
White Box Enterprises, Civik and Youth Enterprises Australia announce a strategic merger designed to boost employment opportunities for young people facing barriers to work.