Wise Foundation Initiatives

The Wise Foundation believes that all people and communities should have the opportunity to achieve economic independence through business. Our core mission is ‘To create sustainable social enterprise to address disadvantage". 

Based in Melbourne, Australia, the Wise Foundation was formed in April 2008 to further the community development and social commitments of the Adidem group of companies and the Wise family.

The Wise Foundation is a registered Tax Concession Charity for the purpose of assisting marginalised people achieve meaningful participation in the community

The Wise Foundation board comprises 8 members:

Graeme Wise     Angelina Wise     Robert Wise    Caroline Zwiers

Andrew Boyes     Charles Lane     Polly Caldow    Louisa Trombin 

Wise Foundation News

2017 Social Enterprise World Forum

2017 Social Enterprise World Forum

Supporting Australian Social Enterprises to participate in a global movement.

Providing phones for Asylum Seekers in Melbourne

Providing phones for Asylum Seekers in Melbourne

Changing lives with technology!

Book your next event with us!

Book your next event with us!

Did you know 100% of profits from your coffee, breakfast, picnic basket or function at The Gardens Club goes to charity?

Wise Barista Program at National Australia Bank

Wise Barista Program at National Australia Bank

Employing and training individuals facing barriers to employment to become baristas