Do more good with Sefa Partnerships

We connect people, capital and ideas across Australia to help impact-led organisations address inequality at its roots.

We are Sefa Partnerships

As the non-profit sister organisation of Sefa (Social Enterprise Finance Australia), we share a mission to help impact-led organisations across Australia to do more good.

Sefa Partnerships connects people, capital and ideas to where they can make the biggest difference: helping organisations address inequality at its roots to build a fairer, more inclusive Australia.

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Explore our learning and innovation programs

Our programs bring the impact ecosystem together and aim to address the root causes of disadvantage across Australia.

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Unlock donations with auspicing

We help philanthropic dollars flow to organisations that are reducing disadvantage in Australia.

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Current programs

EmpowerHER: Uplifting Women Changemakers

EmpowerHER supports female social entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools and connections to drive transformative social change in their communities.

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Backing the Bold

Backing the Bold is a new program helping impact-led organisations grow their impact and drive better, bolder outcomes for Queenslanders, with the right tools, knowledge, and funding to power their next step.

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Our charitable objectives

Sefa Partnerships is a registered charity with Deductible Gift Recipient 1 Status

The relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability or helplessness suffered by disadvantaged communities and persons in Australia, by any means, including:

the provision of financial assistance; and
working in partnership with, otherwise in co-operation with, other organisations on benevolent project including but not limited to:: the provision of social and affordable housing;
the provision of crisis accommodation;
the provision of low-cost retirement housing;
supporting people with, or those caring for people with disabilities or mental illness;
indigenous programs; and
building capacity and improving expertise for persons involved in the provision of benevolent projects

To act as trustee and to perform and discharge the duties and functions incidental thereto where this is incidental or conducive to the attainment of these objects; and

To do such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of these objects.

Our values

Togetherness

We work alongside community leaders, social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations as a true partner — not just a funder. Our support goes beyond capital: we co-design, listen deeply, and stay in it for the long haul. We're here to unlock sustainable outcomes, walking with those who often sit outside mainstream systems.

Integrity

We’re open about how we work, where our funding comes from, and the role we play. We name trade-offs, share constraints, and invite honest conversation — even when it’s hard. We hold ourselves accountable to the communities we serve, and to the change we seek in the system.

Champion

We use our platform to spotlight bold ideas, brave organisations, and different ways of doing things. We back those who challenge the status quo — and challenge ourselves too. Through storytelling, advocacy, and partnerships, we champion a more inclusive and equitable impact economy.

Our team

We're all about doing good – and having a good time doing it. We’re a group of avid tea drinkers (and some coffee connoisseurs too), each with a strong case of wanderlust. We balance our weekly team gatherings with a healthy love of chocolate – and the occasional choreographed dance session. But above all, we're united in our commitment to making sure great social enterprises can thrive well into the future.

Hanna Ebeling

Sefa partnerships management

Hanna has done far too much to cram into this bio — perhaps it’s her German efficiency. From traditional banking with HSBC to impact investment in the Philippines, Hanna brings a global practice lens to Sefa Partnerships. She is on the board of disability service provider Woodville Alliance and social enterprise Vanguard Laundry, and as a member of government and sector reference groups contributes to improving collaboration between government, private sector and philanthropy.

At home you’ll find Hanna preparing dehydrated meals for her next bushwalk or (long-term) planning her first overseas adventure with her newly acquired Australian passport. Hanna lives and works on unceded Gadigal land.

Linda Carseldine

Company secretary

Linda’s previous role may have been Asia Pacific VP Finance and CFO for a global tech firm (CGI group) but she is also the kindest powerhouse of a human being. With a commerce-law degree, CPA and AICD qualifications – Linda is perfectly placed to tackle Sefa Parternships’ operations. She started the social justice group at her local parish, with a focus on supporting refugees and the homeless.

In her (small windows of) spare time, Linda loves to read and is partial to the odd karaoke night out with friends. Linda lives and works on unceded Cammeraygal land.

Alice Brennan

Head of Innovation

Alice brings a rich tapestry of experience to her role as Head of Innovation. With a BA in Anthropology and Archaeology from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Psychosocial Interventions, she has spent 13 impactful years in the social sector. Her multidisciplinary skills range from product innovation at companies like OurHerd by batyr and Spriggy Schools to humanitarian work with organizations such as CARE Australia.

Described by colleagues as both empathetic and innovative, Alice excels in creating community-driven solutions. She is passionate about empowering social enterprises and enjoys working with teams to tackle complex challenges. In her current role, Alice leverages this diverse background to help nurture and grow emerging social enterprises, making her a pivotal part of the Sefa team. Alice lives and works on unceded Gadigal land.

Jennifer Jones

Program Lead

Jennifer has spent over two decades weaving her multidisciplinary expertise into impactful initiatives across Australia and beyond. From co-designing projects in Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos to pioneering the first grant-backed SME loans for female entrepreneurs in Myanmar, she brings a deep understanding of community development and social innovation to her role as Program Lead at Sefa Partnerships.

Jennifer is not just a connector of ideas but also of people, thriving in collaborative environments where co-designing solutions is key. Her passion for making a difference is evident in her work and in her personal achievements, such as co-founding Room to Grow Children’s Foundation, which served children on the Thai-Burma border for 15 years.

In her downtime, you’ll find Jennifer immersed in speculative fiction, exploring the underwater world through scuba diving, or taking on the great outdoors with hiking and ocean swimming. Jennifer lives and works on unceded Gadigal land.