Expanding the impact of social enterprises with new investment
The Albanese Labor Government is investing almost $2.5 million in 24 social enterprises to help break cycles of disadvantage across Australia as part of our Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI). This funding will open up new opportunities for some of the most marginalised communities across Australia, including First Nations people, refugees, asylum seekers and newly arrived migrants and young people.
One of the 24 grants has been awarded to the Eritrean Australian Women’s and Families Support Network Inc (EAWFSN), a Brisbane-based social enterprise that aids the settlement of people from refugee, asylum seeker and migrant backgrounds. Minister Plibersek visited Mu’ooz Eritrean Restaurant and Catering, established by EAWFSN, in West End, Brisbane to hear firsthand how this new grant will support more women with training and employment opportunities.
Other social enterprises which will receive funding include: A total of 56 social enterprises have now been successful for grants under SEDI. This funding is a key component of the Albanese Labor Government’s $230 million Targeting Entrenched Disadvantage Package. More information on SEDI, including a full list of grant recipients, is available on the Department of Social Services website .
“We know disadvantage can be entrenched over generations. That’s why the Albanese Labor Government is supporting organisations like these to help break the cycle. “This funding means that organisations like the Eritrean Australian Women’s and Families Support Network can expand their impact – meaning more community members having access to employment, training and tools to build better futures and break the cycle of disadvantage.
“The grants we’re announcing today mean an additional 24 organisations will be able to support more people to reach their goals and build themselves a better future. “This is just one example of our $230 million Targeting Entrenched Disadvantage Package delivering real, lasting change for the most disadvantaged communities across the country.”