OSII news

The Office of Social Impact Investment (OSII) is pleased to share further details on the Advancing education outcomes for First Nations girls' social impact investment.  

The Office of Social Impact Investment (OSII) in partnership with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is pleased to announce the launch of a grant program to support the sustainable growth of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), particularly those supporting children and families.

As 2026 commences, the NSW Office of Social Impact Investment (OSII) would like to share the progress we’ve made over the past year and the learnings that emerged for us. Guided by the Social Impact Investment Policy 2022-2025 , we have placed emphasis on genuine partnerships, sharing learnings and building capability across the sector.

As we approach the end of the year, The NSW Office of Social Impact Investment (OSII) would like to take the opportunity to reflect on our learnings and actions this year, particularly as we, together with dedicated partners, progress on our priorities under the Social Impact Investment Policy 2022-2025 (SII Policy). Our commitment to growing social impact through innovative, outcome focused partnerships has led to several key milestones.

The Office of Social Impact Investment (OSII) is pleased to announce the addition of three members, Prof. Danielle Logue, Elyse Sainty and Trish Oxford to the Social Impact Investment Expert Advisory Group (EAG). The EAG, comprising specialists in social finance, philanthropy, and social services, collaborates with OSII to promote awareness about social impact investment.

In July 2022, the Social Impact Investment Policy 2022-2025 (SII Policy) was released.

In the NSW Office of Social Impact Investment (OSII), we look back on a busy and productive year and reflect on what we have achieved alongside our partners.

The Office of Social Impact Investment (OSII) is seeking applications for social impact investments (SII) that advance education outcomes for First Nations girls in any school year(s) from Year 4 to 9.  

Workshop resources on outcome-based contracting run by Social Ventures Australia are now available.