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Free speech has failed us

Opinion

Contributor, Monday, 4th November 2019 -  In many cases more speech is not always in the best interests of truth or humanity, writes Dr Tim Dean.

How to volunteer, not ‘voluntour’

Contributor, Monday, 4th November 2019 -  The pitfalls of orphanage volunteering are well-known but there are many other ways international volunteer experiences can unwittingly do more harm than good. 

Proposed Indigenous ‘voice’ will be to government rather than to parliament

Hot Topic

Contributor, Thursday, 31st October 2019 -  The process will also develop ways to get more Indigenous input to state and local decisions, especially on the issue of service delivery, writes Michelle Grattan from the University of Canberra.

Youth mental health crisis: Do healthcare workers need more training?

Contributor, Thursday, 31st October 2019 -  Year on year, Australian youth are reporting increasing levels of psychological distress. Do healthcare professionals need more training to help tackle this crisis? 

Five charts on what a Newstart recipient really looks like

Analysis

Contributor, Wednesday, 30th October 2019 -  The Senate inquiry into Newstart is underway. It is likely to find that the typical Newstart recipient is neither young nor on it for a short time. Here, Owain Emslie and Danielle Wood share five charts that paint a different picture to the one many of us have in our heads.

Why the government’s proposed facial recognition database is causing such alarm

Opinion

Contributor, Tuesday, 29th October 2019 -  Human rights groups say the bill is an attempt to introduce mass surveillance to Australia and an egregious breach of individual privacy, writes Sarah Moulds from the University of South Australia.

Helping people and the planet

Contributor, Monday, 28th October 2019 -  12,000 Australians are set to benefit from Westpac Foundation grants. 

An open letter from Tate: ‘It was the first time I felt like I wasn’t alone’

Contributor, Thursday, 24th October 2019 -  CanTeen youth ambassador Tate reflects on the support he received after hearing he had cancer and the importance of talking every step of the way, ahead of National Bandanna Day on Friday.

The 2020 IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program opens Monday 28 October

Contributor, Thursday, 24th October 2019 -  This is a date that you don’t want to miss if your organisation is grant ready and can demonstrate that it has the capacity and capabilities to deliver projects important to your mission. 

Giving all communities ‘a seat at the table’

Contributor, Tuesday, 22nd October 2019 -  What sets community foundations apart is that they work with and for the community, writes Bec Bridges from Australian Community Philanthropy, ahead of the upcoming National Community Foundations Forum 2019.

Good360 – Lifting up Australian communities

Contributor, Tuesday, 22nd October 2019 -  Matching the right product with the right people is as easy as Good360!

Revealed: How Australian politicians would bridge the trust divide

Opinion

Contributor, Thursday, 17th October 2019 -  We have heard much in recent years about the declining trust in politicians and politics in Australia, but what do our parliamentarians think about it? Mark Evans and colleagues Gerry Stoker and Max Halupka share their findings.
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