Five lessons we’ve learnt building social enterprises
Through our experiences—both successes and setbacks— we’ve gained invaluable insights about what it takes to build sustainable social enterprises. Here we share the lessons that have shaped how we operate at White Box.
Our year in review
2024 was a year of significant milestones for White Box and its social enterprises. Take a look at the progress we’re making to mainstream jobs-focused social enterprise.
New report backs social enterprises as key to long-term employment success for jobseekers with complex barriers.
White Box has released its second year independent evaluation of the federal government Payment By Outcomes (PBO) Trial.
A new era for social enterprise in Queensland begins
With a change of leadership in Queensland over the weekend, White Box Enterprises is excited by the opportunity this new government brings for social enterprise and impact investing across the state.
A second Beacon Laundry opens in Adelaide
White Box has joined forces with Bedford Group to transform a large-scale commercial laundry in Adelaide’s south into a jobs-focused social enterprise under the Beacon Laundry brand, creating up to 50 new jobs for South Australians who face barriers to work over the next three years.
Fed Budget: $22M for jobs focused social enterprise
The Federal Budget represents a turning point for social enterprises in Australia after the government unveiled a new $21.9 million employment initiative.
First year of Financial Wellbeing Program delivers promising results
A financial wellbeing program created for, and with, jobs-focused social enterprises is delivering incredible returns for employees – giving them the confidence and skills to better manage their money.
Beacon Laundry officially opens
Today a new social enterprise commercial laundry, Beacon Laundry, created by White Box Enterprises has officially opened its doors in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, creating life changing employment for 60 local individuals.
White Box takes the reins of historic WW2 site in Brisbane’s Inner South
Witton Barracks, a historic World War II site in Brisbane’s inner south, will open its doors after 13 years, reimagined as a community and social enterprise hub.
Could you see your social enterprise in Queensland?
Together with a few key partners, we’re determined to grow the jobs-focused social enterprise community in Queensland. Are you up for an interstate expansion?