We are a B-Corp certified agency specialising in research, communication, social marketing and engagement.

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We're helping
communities to thrive

We work with organisations to engage people about the things that matter in their lives and to help create change in their communities. We are also specialists in delivering tailored communication that reaches people and makes information accessible to all.

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Our services

Explore, understand, test and evaluate

We help to make sure strategies and policies are informed by active research and effective evaluation.

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Engage and co-design

We specialise in community, stakeholder and team engagement to help governments and other organisations develop robust, effective and informed policies, programs, legislation and ways of working.

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Create positive change in community

We help organisations to create and drive positive change in their communities and to encourage individual and population-level action.

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Communicate

We work with organisations to help them communicate persuasively to reach target audiences through tailored methods and messaging.

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Our team

We are a team of directors and consultants whose expertise extend across community and stakeholder engagement, communications, social marketing and public policy. We have the right people for every project.

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Business for good

As a B Corp certified social business, The Social Deck reinvests its profits back into projects, resources and services that have a positive impact on society and the environment.

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Probono Bank

2123 hours given

We have a ‘for purpose bank’ to be used for projects to benefit society and the environment.

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Carbon neutral

96,246 kg emissions saved.
802.5 tonnes offset.

We're committed to net zero by 2030. Our head office is powered 100% by roof top solar, producing more electricity than we use. We have offset all personal emissions of our team through our partnership with Greenfleet.

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Shared values

Toward the Sustainable Development Goals

We only work with clients that share our values. Our aim is to undertake projects that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Certified B Corp

116.5 (rating)

As a B-Corp certified business we use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems and are recognised as meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.

We are proud members of

AASM
Australian Data and Insights Association
B Corp
Diversity Council Australia
IAP2
Plain Language Association
The Research Society

Our clients

Governments, NGOs and companies trust The Social Deck to help them develop and deliver sustainable, socially responsible programs and policies.

Department of Infrastructure
Department of Infrastructure
DSDSATSIP
DSDSATSIP
ECCQ
ECCQ
Queensland Department of Environment and Science
Queensland Department of Environment and Science
ACT Government
ACT Government
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Cancer Council NSW
Cancer Council NSW
Byron Shire Council
Byron Shire Council
ACOLA
ACOLA
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Cancer Australia
Cancer Australia
Tweed Shire Council
Tweed Shire Council
Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
National Bushfire Recovery Agency
National Bushfire Recovery Agency
Department of Infrastructure
Department of Infrastructure
Cancer Australia
Cancer Australia
Department of Education
Department of Education
Department of Health
Department of Health
Queensland Department of Environment and Science
Queensland Department of Environment and Science
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
COAG Health Council
COAG Health Council
Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Department of Justice and Attorney-General
DSDSATSIP
DSDSATSIP
NSW EPA
NSW EPA
Queensland Department of Education
Queensland Department of Education
ACT Government
ACT Government
New South Wales Department of Premier and Cabinet
New South Wales Department of Premier and Cabinet
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Queensland Department of Communities
Queensland Department of Communities
Cancer Institute NSW
Cancer Institute NSW
Noosa Shire Council
Noosa Shire Council
Sunshine Coast Council
Sunshine Coast Council
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane City Council
Gympie Regional Council
Gympie Regional Council
Tweed Shire Council
Tweed Shire Council
Byron Shire Council
Byron Shire Council
Mackay Regional Council
Mackay Regional Council
Asthma Australia
Asthma Australia
Zero Emissions Noosa
Zero Emissions Noosa
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
African Rainforest Conservancy
African Rainforest Conservancy
Pollinate Energy
Pollinate Energy
Guide Dogs Victoria
Guide Dogs Victoria
ECCQ
ECCQ
Innovate Noosa
Innovate Noosa
Nunkuwarrin Yunti
Nunkuwarrin Yunti
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health
bric housing company
bric housing company
Australian Human Rights Commission
Australian Human Rights Commission
Newcrest
Newcrest
Charitysub
Charitysub
Unitywater
Unitywater
Salaryone
Salaryone
ollo mobile
ollo mobile

We are proud members of

AASM
Australian Data and Insights Association
B Corp
Diversity Council Australia
IAP2
Plain Language Association
The Research Society