Driving Positive Social Impact in Australia
WorkVentures plays a key role in creating positive social impact for individuals and communities across Australia. We combat youth unemployment through our traineeship and work placement programs. We help bridge the digital divide by focusing on digitally excluded communities. We promote a circular economy by combating the environmental impact of e-waste.
By measuring the social impact created through our work and programs, we are better equipped to ensure the success of our endeavours and continue to build and improve.
We provided over 6000 people with affordable technology around the country. We assisted 50 young people with relevant qualifications and employment.
We diverted over 116 tonnes of e-waste from landfill.
Our social impact report video explores these contributions.
Our Social Impact Over The Years
WE HAVE ASSISTED OVER
To improve their work skills and employment opportunities.
WE HAVE DISTRIBUTED OVER
To individuals and communities that otherwise couldn’t afford them.
WE HAVE DIVERTED
Of e-waste
From landfill.
WE HAVE PROTECTED OVER
with our cyber
security solutions
Empowering Communities for Over 40 Years
For more than 40 years, WorkVentures has been committed to empowering organisations and individuals to create inclusive, vibrant communities.
Our past social impact report videos provide an in-depth exploration of our contributions to society.
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2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Protecting the Data of Vulnerable Individuals
Our cybersecurity program is committed to minimising cyber threats faced by NFP organisations. We start with in-depth cyber risk assessments to uncover potential vulnerabilities and areas of concern. Our goal is to safeguard sensitive data and strengthen cybersecurity, ensuring both organisations and the communities they serve remain protected.
- We supported 51 NFPs with their cyber security
- Protected the data of 728,590 individuals
Social Inclusion For Young People
Young people assisted
Traineeship completion rate
Work placement students supported
Reducing The Digital Divide With Sustainable IT Solutions
Since 2000, we have distributed more than 108,000 technology packs to individuals and communities that otherwise couldn’t afford them, including:
- students
- people looking for work
- Aboriginal young people
- seniors & people in social housing
- people with disabilities
We provide six months of ongoing technical support to the individuals and organisations we support. In the past 23 years:
Tech calls answered
Hours spent on support calls & messages
Support emails addressed
Circular Economy
WorkVentures supports a circular economy. We refurbish and repair devices to reduce the amount of e-waste in landfill.
We assist major corporations with extending the life cycle of their technology and provide customised technical solutions.
WorkVentures has diverted over 3,989 tonnes of e-waste from landfill. Among the 1,650,000 units collected:
- 60% were re-purposed
- 29% were responsibly sent to e-waste
- 11% held in inventory
Learn More about our programs and solutions
Managed Services for NFPs
Managed Services for Not-For-Profits Are you a not-for-profit, social enterprise
Digital Inclusion Packages
Technology to Support Your Community Does your organisation support an
Affordable Laptops and PCs
Reliable, Low-Cost Technology Are you looking to purchase a low-cost,
Youth Employment Solutions
Meaningful Employment Opportunities At WorkVentures, we are passionate about igniting
Technical Solutions
Locally Based Technical Solutions WorkVentures’ Technical Solutions team is committed
Refurbishment
Professional Equipment Refurbishment Services Are you looking to refurbish your
What Our Partners Say about us
Thank you very much for the great partnership we have developed at WorkVentures.
We have really valued the support that WorkVentures has given us.
We value partnerships with organisations that share similar values and beliefs to ours, and I thank you for your work to build a solid partnership that has resulted in so many of our GO Scholars being supported through affordable technology.
WorkVentures' performance is excellent. They deliver quality, reliable IT solutions. As our needs evolve, I am confident WorkVentures will continue to develop new solutions that work for us.
WorkVentures is one of Westpac’s longest partners in the technology space. They have experience and passion and are a trusted partner for device donations and digital inclusion initiatives.
The Smith Family collaborated with WorkVentures for laptop delivery and technical support to help students access technology. WorkVentures understood our needs and the challenges faced by families. Their efficient processes enabled us to help thousands of students access technology, while we focused on helping families.
KPMG collaborated with WorkVentures for Laptops for Lifelong Learning campaign to provide 178 high school students with refurbished laptops and technical support. WorkVentures provided digital skills development to address students' digital literacy needs. We hope to continue our impactful relationship with WorkVentures.
Anglicare NQ partnered with WorkVentures for our cyber security journey. The process was productive, comprehensive and extremely informative. The affordability of the program takes into account the budget restraints faced by NGOs. We look forward to continuing the journey.
WorkVentures provides high-quality support to Uniting and trainees. They have a flexible traineeship program for businesses, with a dedicated staff member for easy management. They are a supportive and collaborative community partner and have established a high standard of engagement.
The WorkVentures team are flexible, professional and have saved us time and money. We appreciate the high quality of candidates and how seamless the recruiting process was.
WorkVentures vets the applicants very well and we receive high quality candidates. We always recommend WorkVentures to anyone considering hiring a trainee.
WorkVentures team was a pleasure to work with, meeting security guidelines and working efficiently and on tight deadlines with teams in USA and China. Their professionalism made them a great team to work with!
IBM and WorkVentures have had a successful, long-term partnership. They perform complex repairs with ease and handle change efficiently, which is a real testament to their professionalism.
The best thing about WorkVentures is the delivery of service and competitive pricing.
Thanks to our partnership with WorkVentures, we have a better standing in our community because we are able to provide support services much quicker.
WorkVentures are a team of professionals. They always deliver service on time and handle change well. We couldn't be happier about our partnership.
For over a decade, TES has partnered with WorkVentures. Their flexibility in a rapidly growing industry, led with a focus on the customer perspective, has helped us strengthen our customer base. They are committed, consistent and reliable partner.
