Social enterprises start strong in PBO Trial
The first Federal Government Payment by Outcomes (PBO) Trial for social enterprise is well underway, with initial data demonstrating the strength of social enterprise in attracting and retaining long-term unemployed jobseekers in meaningful award wage work.
2022 – the power of partnerships
As we look back on 2022, our Head of Partnerships Nico Deloux highlights six key moments where our partners have played an invaluable role in helping us deliver on our mission to create 5,000 jobs by 2030.
Media alert: 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum Day Two Wrap-up
Wow. What an incredible two days. It’s hard to believe SEWF22 is now over. Probono Australia has put together a stellar wrap up of day two of this sector-shaping forum.
Landmark trial underway to explore alternative employment support services for people living with a disability
A landmark $3.8M trial has commenced exploring the effectiveness of jobs-focused social enterprises in delivering long-term employment outcomes for people living with a disability.
Dylan Alcott and India Logan-Riley join headliners for Social Enterprise World Forum 2022
Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott AO and Māori climate activist India Miro Logan-Riley will join Daniel Flynn (Thankyou), Kate Raworth (Doughnut Economics) and Laura Thompson (Clothing The Gaps) as headline speakers at the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), in Brisbane, 28-29 September.
Media Alert: Naomi Milgrom hands Cremorne office keys to help create jobs
A great article from Allison Worrall from Commercial Real Estate looking at White Box Enterprises and Australian Spatial Analytics expansion into Melbourne, made possible through the generous support of business leader and philanthropist Naomi Milgrom, the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and Westpac Foundation.
Media Alert: Turning global spotlight on Aussie entrepreneurs
Our CEO Luke Terry sat down with Westpac Wire to talk about this year’s Social Enterprise World Forum.
Media Alert: The autism advantage – why businesses are hiring autistic people
The SMH shines a light on the overlooked talents of autistic people. In the article by Jewel Topsfield, she calls out Australian Spatial Analytics, one of three social enterprises launched by White Box Enterprises for the work they’re doing to create an equal employment opportunities for young autistic adults.
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.