Sharing knowledge, data and resources for impactful community-led social change.
Social Shift Institute
Community-led Support fund
Community Development
funding through the Community-led Support Fund to implement projects which tackle key social challenges around mental health, supporting families and employment.
Social Shifters
Social Shifters
capacity building activities including the Social Spark Lab, Impact Immersion Programs, Social Impact Measurement Workshops and provide System Storytelling to help organisations clearly articulate the frameworks and policies & procedures.
Community Development
Funding
community development projects and resources, Community Innovator Pitch Nights, events
and interagency networks.
Research & Publications
Research & Publications
collation of data and conducting research on key social issues through our publications.
Social Vault
Social Vault
Welcome to the Social Shift Institute!
At the Social Shift Institute, we’re driving real, community-led change through research, innovation, and hands-on development. As the research and community development arm of HBNC, we’re focused on empowering local communities with tools, strategies, and support to tackle the toughest social challenges.
In partnership with the Department of Social Services, we serve as a designated Brokerage Organisation for the Community-led Support Fund (CLSF). Through this fund, we help communities secure funding for impactful projects focused on mental health, family support, job readiness, and employment.
But we don’t stop there. Together with local communities, we’re building momentum with our Social Shifters workshops and activities—designed to build local capacity to solve real-world problems using the latest, evidence-backed strategies.
We’re also always in motion, gathering data and conducting ongoing research. Our State of Reports and other publications help us track the evolving needs of our communities and spotlight key opportunities for action and collective impact.
And here’s where things get even more exciting: We’re currently developing the Social Vault—a cutting-edge library of innovative programs and resources, packed with ready-to-use toolkits that can be customized for any community. Get ready to tap into a host of resources that will accelerate your community’s growth and success!
Join us in shaping our community’s future, one social shift at a time!
NOTICE: Funding is closed (all funds expended) and we are not currently accepting applications.
Our Impact
Impact by Numbers: The Social Shift Institute is dedicated to addressing community-led social
change by partnering in genuine action to address social challenges
70
Projects
Delivered in partnership with local Hinkler Community
$5M
Funding
Distributed to community-led initiatives
75,252
People
Community members reached through projects delivered
8
Publications
Our state of reports for Hinkler
Successful Projects
Want to be inspired by social change? Check out our successful project partnerships through the Community-led Support Fund.
We Want To Hear From You
If you have an idea or social innovation that could make deep, lasting change to our community, we want to hear from you!
As a Brokerage Organisation for the Department of Social Service’s (DSS) Community-led Support Fund, we support community to obtain grants to bring community-changing ideas to reality. Funding is open to the community all year round with fortnightly batches sent to DSS.
To be eligible, your idea needs to address one of the key social challenge priority areas listed in the DSS Local Services Plan, which can be accessed here. It also needs to meet the criteria in the grant guidelines below.
To learn more contact us on socialshift@hbnc.com.au
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Community Partners
