Luke Michael, Friday, 25th May 2018 -
Charity legal service Justice Connect will use a $250,000 government grant to produce a National Guide for Volunteering, containing legal resources to assist not for profits with volunteer management.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 24th May 2018 -
Foreign aid organisations have welcomed the launch of an independent review into the prevention of sexual misconduct in Australia’s international aid and development sector.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 23rd May 2018 -
The Salvation Army has urged the federal government to raise the level of Newstart, after new research revealed the average recipient was living on just $17 a day after accommodation expenses.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 22nd May 2018 -
There has been a renewed push in Victoria to extend the age of care for foster children from 18 to 21 years, as a new survey indicated three quarters of Victorians supported the reform.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 22nd May 2018 -
Questions have been raised about why a small environmental charity with close corporate links has received a $444 million grant from the federal government with no tender process.
Luke Michael, Monday, 21st May 2018 -
The public’s perception of homelessness does not reflect the diverse reality of homelessness in Australia, according to a new report.
Luke Michael, Monday, 21st May 2018 -
It has been confirmed that eligibility rules for people with autism under the National Disability Insurance Scheme are under review, after a document outlining changes to direct eligibility for autism cases was accidentally published online.
Luke Michael, Monday, 21st May 2018 -
Nieves Murray is the new CEO of Suicide Prevention Australia, and boasts extensive leadership experience across multiple sectors. She is this week’s Changemaker.
Luke Michael, Friday, 18th May 2018 -
The Religious Freedom Review’s completion has prompted calls to remove religious exemptions from discrimination laws, but the Salvation Army has warned exemptions are necessary to allow religious bodies to appoint staff “that subscribe to the beliefs of the organisation".
Luke Michael, Thursday, 17th May 2018 -
The New South Wales government has announced it will take action to reform RSL NSW, as the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission takes compliance action against RSL NSW and RSL LifeCare.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 17th May 2018 -
A new national LGBTQI community grants program has launched, looking to address a lack of philanthropic and grants funding to LGBTQI specific projects in Australia.
