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How I built a career in gender and international development

Contributor, Monday, 3rd February 2020 -  Volunteering overseas kick-started Simone Condon’s career in both international development and gender. But what is the role of gender in international development? And how can you use your skills to support gender projects? Here she shares her insights.

The bastard subsidiarity of bushfire responses

Opinion

Contributor, Thursday, 30th January 2020 -  The shift from solidarity to suspicion we have seen in light of the bushfire crisis reflects the ambivalence of governments and of many citizens to charitable and community organisations. This is best understood by reflecting on the relationship between solidarity and subsidiarity, writes Andrew Hamilton.

The Ethics Centre presents the Festival of Dangerous Ideas

Contributor, Thursday, 30th January 2020 -  Australia’s original provocative ideas festival returns to Sydney this April to present a dangerous weekend of critical thinking and important conversations. 

For the immensity of the sea

Analysis

Contributor, Wednesday, 29th January 2020 -  A new cross-sector initiative is developing a collective and distinctively Indian response to the climate crisis, writes Shloka Nath.

Transitions Film Festival presents visions for a better world

Contributor, Tuesday, 28th January 2020 -  The ninth annual Transitions Film Festival returns to Cinema Nova this February with another inspiring line-up of world-changing films.

Revamped Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards at heart of Connecting Up Conference 2020

Contributor, Tuesday, 28th January 2020 -  Not for profits and private sector organisations making a positive impact through technology will be hailed at this year’s Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards in Melbourne.

Here’s how skills-based volunteering can boost your career prospects

Opinion

Contributor, Friday, 24th January 2020 -  From giving back to the community to learning new professional skills, GradConnection shares the reasons why you should volunteer – and why a good volunteer role is far more important than just a line on your resume.

Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependency on volunteers to battle bushfires

Opinion

Contributor, Thursday, 23rd January 2020 -  Australia's rural firefighting organisations hold a special place in the nation's heart. Part of what makes them so interesting is how they are organised and funded, writes Michelle Cull from Western Sydney University.

So the government gave sports grants to marginal seats. What happens now?

Analysis

Contributor, Tuesday, 21st January 2020 -  An audit office report has accused the government of using grants to influence votes. So what are the consequences, asks Maria O'Sullivan.

Bushfire resources for people with disability

Hot Topic

Contributor, Wednesday, 15th January 2020 -  Disability Services Consulting has put together a list of services and resources that can support people with disability through the bushfire season.

Does volunteering overseas enhance your career?

Contributor, Monday, 13th January 2020 -  Kathy Townsend has a unique understanding of both the recruitment market, and the breadth of work of Australian volunteers overseas. A “head hunter” for 23 years, she’s also a returned volunteer and chair of the board of AVI (which manages the Australian Volunteers Program). Here she explains how volunteering overseas can enhance your career.   

Crowdfunding: When the government fails to act, the public wearily steps up

Opinion

Contributor, Wednesday, 18th December 2019 -  GoFundMe has revealed its most successful campaigns of the year. It paints a picture where farmers are seeking relief from the drought and firefighters stretched to their limits have turned to crowdfunding for help. But public appeal shouldn't replace good governance, writes Matthew Wade.
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