Close Search
 
MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
Number of Articles:

Articles:

Stories That Work: Documentary as a powerful tool to spark social change

Contributor, Thursday, 12th September 2019 -  In today’s fast-moving world, documentary stands-out as a unique and powerful tool to educate ourselves and spark social change. 

Harnessing community for effective action

Contributor, Tuesday, 10th September 2019 -  The upcoming ACOSS Conference will act as a key platform for the sector to hear directly from relevant political leaders and to pose pressing questions, writes Jacqueline Phillips, director of policy at the Australian Council of Social Service.

Victoria ALIVE launches its social media campaign on inclusive volunteering

Contributor, Tuesday, 10th September 2019 -  Over the past year, the Victoria ALIVE project has been engaging communities around Victoria on the topic of inclusive volunteering for people of all abilities. 

Why Canada’s environmental charities are afraid to talk about climate change during the election

Opinion

Contributor, Monday, 9th September 2019 -  Elections Canada is muzzling public outreach by charities about the climate crisis, just when it has never been more urgent for the public to understand it, writes environmental lawyer Dr Dianne Saxe, in this article first published in The Conversation.

Religious Discrimination Bill is a mess that risks privileging people of faith above all others

Opinion

Contributor, Monday, 2nd September 2019 -  The idea behind the Religious Discrimination Bill is a good one, but the draft goes too far, write Liam Elphick and Alice Taylor, in this article first published in The Conversation.

How international volunteers are responding to climate change

Contributor, Monday, 2nd September 2019 -  Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. It will take more than scientists, meteorologists and activists to address it. Complex, global problems require everyone's attention.

Charity leaders slam continued inaction on fundraising reform

Contributor, Friday, 30th August 2019 -  The charity sector’s hopes of achieving urgent fundraising reform have been dealt a major blow, after the issue was left off the agenda for an influential meeting between consumer affairs ministers.

The ripple effect of job creation

Contributor, Monday, 26th August 2019 -  Social enterprises can help some of the most marginalised people in our society not only to gain employment but stay in it, but social enterprises also need to be supported, writes Lisa Waldron, who leads Westpac Foundation’s Employment Partnership Program.

Proposed amendment to ‘not-for-profit entity’ definition

Contributor, Thursday, 22nd August 2019 -  Michelle Warren, HLB Mann Judd Australasian director of financial reporting, outlines the proposed change to the definition of a not-for-profit entity and why it is important.

Improving the finance sector for all Australians

Opinion

Contributor, Wednesday, 21st August 2019 -  Trust in our financial services has been shaken by scandals, but in a new white paper, FinFuture, researchers show how the system can be reformed to put financial wellbeing front and centre, write Dr Chris Culnane, Associate Professor Andrew Godwin, Professor Carsten Murawski and Cynthia Sear, from the University of Melbourne.

Can we stop paying for professional development?

Contributor, Tuesday, 20th August 2019 -  NonprofitReady shares six of the most popular online courses, available for free, to help you make a greater impact.

Taking the future into our hands

Contributor, Tuesday, 20th August 2019 -  The social sector is invited to become part of one of Australia’s fastest growing impact communities at the Social Innovation Summit.
pba inverse logo
Subscribe Twitter Facebook
×