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18 June 2024

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.

14 May 2024

Federal Minister Tony Burke standing in a warehouse with Federal MP Daniel Mulino, Sally Quinn CEO of Green Collect, and another employee.

14 May 2024

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.

17 April 2024

Two workers at YMCA ReBuild talking to each other outside.

17 April 2024

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.

10 April 2024

Leigh, a Beacon Laundry employee, standing in front of laundry machinery smiling.

10 April 2024

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.

8 March 2024

A corridor of one of the cell blocks of Witton Barracks, a restored WW2 site.

8 March 2024

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.

23 February 2024

23 February 2024

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?

13 February 2024

13 February 2024

$1.8M property acquisition unlocks CERES’ capacity for growth

CERES’ expansion in Brunswick East is a great story of the social enterprise sector coming together to unlock further potential of one of the longest standing sustainability-focused social enterprises in Australia.

27 November 2023

A woman in bright pink polo shirt collects stationary in a plastic bag in a warehouse

27 November 2023

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.

22 November 2023

Australian Spatial Analytics employee stands in front of a computer explaining his work to a group of four onlookers including White Box Enterprises CEO Luke Terry

22 November 2023

News alert: Philanthropy Australia spotlights White Box

Philanthropy Australia shines a light on the work of White Box and Australian Spatial Analytics.

22 November 2023

Luke Terry standing in front of a textured wall

22 November 2023

Media alert: Beacon Laundry x Startup Daily

CEO Luke Terry talks to Startup Daily about the capital raise for White Box's next social enterprise start-up Beacon Laundry.

18 November 2023

Luke Terry standing in a warehouse space in front of equipment

18 November 2023

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.

23 August 2023

Six members of the Civik team stand in front of a work truck and garage door

23 August 2023

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.

2 August 2023

Cropped image of a young man sitting at a wooden table smiling in front of a wall featuring a slogan

2 August 2023

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.

27 July 2023

Picture of Angharad at Social Enterprise World Forward, smiling

27 July 2023

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.

7 June 2023

Tables of people talking and enjoying the Strait Experience

7 June 2023

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.

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