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

Wise Foundation and Timor Leste's Lafaek Magazine Working Together

Wise Foundation and Timor Leste's Lafaek Magazine Working Together

Workshops to tackle Timor Leste's low literacy rate

Enter your four legged friend in our pooch parade - May 22nd 2016

Enter your four legged friend in our pooch parade - May 22nd 2016

As part of our 7th birthday celebrations, we invite you to bring your four legged friend/s and join our pooch parade.

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

The Gardens Club at A Darling Affair’s upcoming Wedding Fair

The Gardens Club at A Darling Affair’s upcoming Wedding Fair

The Gardens Club is excited to be taking part in the A Darling Affair's next Wedding Fair being held at The Old Museum on Saturday 17th January.