Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 30th November 2016 -
The customer-owned banking model is continuing to outperform traditional banks, “revealing the strength” of the co-operative and mutual sector despite regulatory constraints.
Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 30th November 2016 -
Leaders from the private sector have committed to take collective action to improve financial inclusion, which, along with social impact, could add billions of dollars to Australia’s economy.
Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 30th November 2016 -
Social enterprise accelerator One10 is launching its first regionally-focused arm in Geelong, Victoria to help close the “knowledge gap” between country and metropolitan Australia.
Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 29th November 2016 -
Social housing provider Women’s Property Initiatives has launched a pilot program to support older, low-income women secure long-term housing, with the help of a $300,000 innovation grant.
Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 24th November 2016 -
Two of Australia’s leading breast cancer researchers have won the Ramaciotti Foundation’s medal for excellence in biomedical research and a $50,000 grant, which will support their prevention trial.
Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 24th November 2016 -
Contactless payment technology, similar to PayPass and payWave, is replacing old fashioned charity collection tins and “revolutionising” the way charities accept donations.
Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 22nd November 2016 -
Climate change has been described as the most difficult problem human society has ever faced. But in the face of influential vested interests and governments that seem slow to respond, the social sector plays a vital role.
Ellie Cooper, Friday, 18th November 2016 -
Minister for Social Services Christian Porter says he does not “statistically” accept the gap between the number of people seeking employment and the number of available jobs.
Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 17th November 2016 -
Community sector organisations need to transform to remain relevant and survive the impacts of disruptive change, the Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) conference has heard.
Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 16th November 2016 -
Social entrepreneur Alastair Pryor wants to engage young people in a conversation about mental illness and knows a pun can be the best way to spark a connection.
