Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 16th November 2016 -
The failure of big banks to adequately restrict their coal financing is undermining the Paris Agreement’s aim of limiting global warming, according to a report by a coalition of environmental organisations.
Ellie Cooper, Monday, 14th November 2016 -
A fundraising company and its director were penalised a total of $124,000 for underpaying a backpacker working as a charity collector in Sydney.
Ellie Cooper, Friday, 11th November 2016 -
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is working with RSL National in the wake of reports that RSL NSW could be stripped of its charity status.
Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 10th November 2016 -
Labor has committed to a suite of policy reforms designed to support Australia’s co-operatives and mutuals, including a new portfolio to oversee the sector, in what has been called a “historic moment”.
Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 10th November 2016 -
A delegation of housing and homelessness not for profits delivered a petition from 40,000 Australians to the federal government, calling for urgent action to avoid the looming funding crisis.
Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th November 2016 -
A dedicated social enterprise opportunities portal, which plans to connect entrepreneurs with millions of dollars in funding, will launch on Wednesday.
Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th November 2016 -
Mission Australia is calling for wider use of the housing first model, which has been demonstrated “time and time again” to successfully tackle homelessness.
Ellie Cooper, Friday, 4th November 2016 -
The federal government has announced a 10-year redress scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, including access of up to $150,000 for each claimant.
Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 3rd November 2016 -
After seven years of supporting early-stage social enterprise development, the School for Social Entrepreneurs Australia (SSE) has announced it will end its operations.
Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 3rd November 2016 -
A lack of funding to measure social impact is preventing the community sector from knowing whether it’s making a difference, according to new research.
Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 -
An Australian startup is using technology to educate children in remote areas of India, including villages not yet reached by internet, writes Ellie Cooper in this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.
