Media alert: Beacon Laundry x AFR
CEO Luke Terry talks to Tess Bennett from the AFR about White Box’s next social enterprise start-up Beacon Laundry.
PBO Trial exceeds expectations in its first year
White Box Enterprises has released its first year independent evaluation of the Payment By Outcomes Trial for social enterprise in collaboration with Centre for Social Impact Swinburne.
New social enterprise Civik launches in Cairns
Civik, a new social enterprise incubated by White Box Enterprises, has officially launched in Cairns with a bold goal to create 250 jobs for people who face barriers to employment, all while addressing the labour shortages facing the telecommunications industry.
New data reveals individuals earn more and stay employed longer in a social enterprise
According to a new report commissioned by White Box, social enterprise outperforms Disability Employment Services (DES) on retention, individual earnings and cost savings to government.
From little things big things grow
One of White Box’s first employees, Angharad Lubbock, reflects on the evolution of the Payment By Outcomes Trial and her journey with the organisation.
Building resilience for greater impact
New networks, clearer business planning, and investment readiness strategies are all outcomes of White Box’s Strong and Sustainable Program which 12 social enterprises and First Nations businesses have just completed.
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.
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.
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.
A trip to Far North Queensland to listen and learn
This week White Box hosted a group of supporting partners on a trip to FNQ to meet local First Nations businesses and learn more about the challenges and opportunities they’re facing.