Maggie Coggan, Monday, 20th August 2018 -
The Canadian government is appealing a court ruling that scraps the limit on the political activities of a charity, despite pledging to abolish limitations on charities’ non-partisan political advocacy.
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 20th August 2018 -
Not for profits are being encouraged to take part in a review examining compliance costs of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), with an aim of reducing the regulatory burden for the social sector.
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 20th August 2018 -
Helen Merrick is the campaign director of Include A Charity (IAC), a social change campaign encouraging people to leave charitable gifts in their will. She is this week’s Changemaker.
Maggie Coggan, Friday, 17th August 2018 -
A prominent Australian charity is hoping to “break the cycle of homelessness” for 180 people in a critical state of homelessness over the next five years, through Victoria’s first social impact investment (SII).
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 15th August 2018 -
The social sector should unite to provide long term support for drought-affected farmers and their communities once the issue “leaves the headlines”, a rural sector advocate believes.
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 15th August 2018 -
Businesses engaging in social procurement have a “competitive advantage” and can more easily address specific social needs, leading to greater environmental, social and economic value, a new report says.
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 13th August 2018 -
An Indigenous leader believes the newly re-formed Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO) offers a “once in a generation opportunity” to push positive change for Aboriginal people.
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 13th August 2018 -
Untied funds are the most precious kind of philanthropy, an Australian charity leader says, after his organisation received a $1 million donation to support core operating and scientific capacity.
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 13th August 2018 -
Manuela Whitford is the CEO and founder of Friends With Dignity, a charity providing practical support for those displaced by domestic violence. She is this week’s Changemaker.
Maggie Coggan, Friday, 10th August 2018 -
A finance sector leader believes “a major milestone” has been achieved, after a new report revealed more than half of Australia’s professionally managed investments are responsibility invested.
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 8th August 2018 -
Building sustainable partnerships within the social and health sectors is “absolutely critical” to finding a solution for young people in residential aged care homes (YPIRAC), a disability expert says.
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 8th August 2018 -
Homelessness is now a mainstream issue in Australia, social sector advocates say, after new research revealed 42 per cent of Australians feared becoming homeless.
