100 Story Building Book Launch
Over the years, 100 Story Building’s relationship with Social Venture Partners Melbourne has grown from that of two new mates excited to be hanging out
January 31, 2023
Read More »
Tombolo Academy Story
There’s every chance you’ve never heard the term ‘Twice Exceptional’. It’s reasonably new and only starting to gain mainstream acceptance. But twice exceptional (2e) people
September 29, 2021
Good Cycles – Social Enterprise Hub
SVP have been on the journey with Good Cycles since 2015 and have seen the enterprise evolve into a diverse range of businesses which offer
June 21, 2021
Ocean Mind
Ocean Mind’s in-water activities (surf therapy programs, surf club) wrap up this month for winter, restarting in September. During the winter hiatus, CEO Rachael Parker
June 21, 2021
Community Impact Committee Update
Meetings: After many years of inspired leadership and direction, Wayne Saunders has passed the baton of Chair of the CIC to Rob Heselev. Thanks Wayne
June 21, 2021
Tombolo Academy established in February 2021
As a recap, Tombolo Academy is the result of Kids Like Us founders, Catherine Kirby and Anne Jackson, and their vision and determination to create
June 21, 2021
ACNC Charities Report 7th Edition – 2019
ACNC Charity Key Statistics The latest official data shows Australia’s charity sector was robust immediately prior to the advent of COVID and the 2020 bushfires, employing
June 21, 2021
Social Enterprises
What is a Social Enterprise? What is the difference between a Social Enterprise and a Not for Profit? There is some confusion about the meaning
April 21, 2021
SVP Melbourne has support Good Cycles since 2016
“Over that time, key areas of support included developing and integrating our impact measurement frameworks as well as the expertise to strengthen our capabilities framework
April 21, 2021
Youthworx – A parents story
17/02/2021To Whom It May Concern,RE: YOUTHWORX BRUNSWICK We are writing this letter in support of the Youthworx Brunswick campus, which made a tremendous difference to
March 22, 2021
2021 FIRST EVENT – FACE TO FACE
We kicked off the year with a celebration at Bourke Street Green in Melbourne’s CBD. It was great to be able to have a drink
February 23, 2021
Ocean Mind
Ocean Mind kicked off 2021 with a school holiday surf therapy program at Ocean Grove in January. Ten young people took part in the two-week
February 21, 2021
Gather My Crew
SVP Melbourne has supported Gather My Crew Connect with Gather My Crew is now ‘live’. A new way to volunteer locally, Connect with Gather My
December 20, 2020
Finally we were face to face – our final event 2020
Celebrations were held at St Kilda Botanic Gardens to celebrate and farewell the year. Thanks to all our special guests and to all partners who
December 9, 2020
Live4Life – a note by Bernard, CEO Live4Life.
SVP’s support and guidance of Live4Life over the last 21 months has been incredibly valuable – thank you. When I first met Wayne (SVPM Partner)
November 25, 2020
Awetism Now Expo 2020 – Friday 20th November 2020
The SVP Melbourne Expo booth Thanks to ICAN for our SVPM booth. It was a successful event with over 1700 registered participants. Thanks to David
November 13, 2020
Thinking about retirement?
Why David Legge joined us? Will you be bored or happy and how do you plan for it, other than financially? Many people have a
November 11, 2020
Kids Like Us November Update
It has certainly been a busy and productive six months for Kids Like Us (KLU) since the challenges of the pandemic began to emerge in
November 6, 2020
Very good article the benefits of volunteering. For SVP Melbourne partner’s, they get more out of volunteering than they could ever give.
Volunteers experience a number of factors that contribute to their mental well-being. The authors of the research discovered 3 interesting facts; 1. People that help others
September 8, 2020
Partner Story
Nush’s Story
When I first joined SVPM, the first organisation I was introduced to was Good Cycles. I loved the focus they had on both providing skills
August 7, 2020
news
Philanthropy in COVID – JB Were’s report
We look at JBWere’s report: Where to from here? The outlook for philanthropy during and post COVID-19.
August 5, 2020
Partner Story
Wayne Saunders
I am a founding partner of SVPM so have been involved since 2013. The first 12 months were all about establishing Social Venture Partners Melbourne,
June 18, 2020
Partner Story
Marianne Broadbent
I have been a partner at Social venture Partners Melbourne since 2013 as one of the three co-founders. My main role has been encouraging other
June 18, 2020
Partner Story
Ian Adair
I have been an SVP partner in SVP Melbourne for about 5 years. I was invited to join by an ex work colleague after we
June 18, 2020
100 Story Building
Thank you. A few weeks ago, we reached out to you, our loyal supporters, with a request. To continue bringing our programs to the children
June 1, 2020
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
May 20, 2020
Youth Live4Life – News
At SVP Melbourne, we are proud to again support Life4Life this year. This is especially important during this time, as many young people’s lives are
April 6, 2020
Youth Live4Life
This was the first year of our relationship and we focused on working collaboratively and interactively with the Board, CEO and members of the team
March 16, 2020
Good Cycles
Cory Boardman (Product and Membership Manager),Tony Morgan (SVPM), Liam Crowley (General Manager), Leah Rushford (Communications), Donovan (Lead Trainer), Kelly Latham (Street Operations Manager) Good Cycles
July 24, 2019
