News

3 March 2026
White Box brings eight employers together to build evidence through WorkFoundations program.
In a unique role as a national aggregator, White Box is working with eight social enterprises and values-led employers to support people into real jobs while capturing collective data on what works, what it costs, and what leads to sustainable employment outcomes.
28 January 2026
SELF loan offers working capital and unexpected clarity for Good Cycles.
Good Cycles is the second organisation to receive a loan through the Social Enterprise Loan Fund. Beyond working capital, the experience has brought a new level of clarity to the social enterprise’s business model, priorities and long-term future.
12 December 2025
Aide au Poste: How France Invests in Inclusive Employment
Systems change is slow, so we’re looking for ways to speed it up — including learning from countries like France, where social enterprise already has a permanent role. In this article, we take a closer look at 'Aide au Poste' - their model for inclusive employment.
11 September 2025
Lessons from France: Paris 2024 set the bar for social procurement. Can Brisbane match it?
Six years before all eyes were on France for Paris 2024, the organising committee established ESS 2024 - a platform that would connect Games organisers with social enterprises - creating thousands of jobs for individuals previously excluded from mainstream employment.