About Ignite

Ignite® is a social enterprise that supports people who are exploring self-employment and business creation. We work with individuals who are experiencing barriers to receiving support for their idea. Ignite clients are from diverse backgrounds including CALD communities, People with Disability, First Nations, women, youth and low income.

Our vision is to help turn your passion into possibility. We do this by providing skill building activities, facilitating networking opportunities, and for those people eligible for our mentoring program, we walk alongside you as mentors.

What Makes Ignite Unique

Human centred approach

We consider more than just a client’s employment plans. We focus on the whole of person.

1-1 tailored support

We build customised plans around the capacity and capability of each client.

A business ecosystem support team

Clients are connected to industry experts that we have curated in a safe and supportive network.

Paced to the Client

We work through client’s challenges, progressing at a pace that suits their capacity.

Timeline

2013

Commenced working with refugees & asylum seekers in Sydney

2015

Expanded to include people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds

2016

IgniteAbility program launched to support people with disability

2017

Ignite expands and delivers projects in Brisbane

2019

The Ignite model is licensed by Immigration Services of British Columbia

2020

Expanded to Regional NSW as a whole of community offering

2021

Expanded to the Indigenous community by invitation

2022

Ignite delivers projects in East Gippsland and Greater Melbourne

2024

Ignite delivers a female specific mentoring project

Our Partners

Ignite walks hand-in-hand with partners and supporters from government, foundations, corporations and private donations, some of whom offer financial support, whilst others collaborate to generate impact. Find out more about how you can support our clients using our Contact Us form.