The Australian Centre For Social Innovation

Specialties

We tackle some of Australia’s great social challenges by co-​designing & spreading new solutions across the country. Our ambition is to see more people lead thriving lives.

We work closely with government — but we’re not a government agency.

We work with research — but we’re not an academic institution.

We incubate new solutions — but we’re not a service delivery organisation.

We’re a new kind of organisation.

History

Established in 2009.

Best in Category — Service Design, Australian International Design Awards 2012

South Australian winner — National Child Protection Week Awards 2012

Meet the Manager

Christian S.

Manager

Christian is charged with the task of getting the message of what we do, why we do and how we do out there, across the world. Prior to this, he led the Bold Ideas Better Lives Challenge and developed our approach to Venture Support.

Christian brings an extensive background in community development, stakeholder engagement and not-​for-​profit management to the TACSI team. He’s worked across a diverse range of domains including early childhood development, youth, Indigenous, education & employment, mental health, homelessness and volunteer management.