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Changemakers – Sheri Shenker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 8th April 2013 -  Sheri Shenker is the Program Leader for Placement, Prevention and Out of Home Care at Connections UnitingCare. She is also the founding CEO of National Adoption Awareness Week. This week we profile Sheri in Changemakers – a weekly column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

Celebrating Six Million Aussie Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th April 2013 -  The 2013 theme for National Volunteer Week - 'Thanks A Million' - is set to recognise and thank Australia’s six million volunteers, according to organisers.

Early Development Data a Wake?up Call to Australia

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th April 2013 -  Data released today shows too many children are still starting school without fundamental health, general knowledge, communication, language and cognitive skills, and more investment is needed earlier in life, according to welfare charity The Benevolent Society.

Athletes’ Charities Often Lack Standards – US Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th April 2013 -  A US investigation by Sports Network ESPN’s "Outside the Lines" reveals that most of the charities founded by high-profile, top-earning male and female athletes don't measure up to what charity experts would say is an efficient, effective use of money.

Cost of Alcohol Misuse Double Govt Revenue

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th April 2013 -  The cost to society from alcohol harm and misuse in Australia is double that raised in tax and excise revenue by the Federal Government, according to a new study by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).

Report Reveals Digital Divide for Women with Disabilities

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th April 2013 -  There’s a disturbing level of disadvantage faced by women with disabilities in accessing information and communication technologies (ICT) according to a new report released by Women with Disabilities Victoria, in conjunction with the Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU).

Can Setting Goals be Harmful? Three Ways to Protect Your Organisation

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th April 2013 -  An over-emphasis on goal setting and success can be harmful unless Not for Profits develop the policies and practices of an ethical workplace where people put the interests of the organisation first, according to business adviser Ruth Knight.

Tributes Flow for Aboriginal Leader

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th April 2013 -  Tributes have flowed following the passing of outspoken Aboriginal leader and Australia’s first Aboriginal Cabinet Minister, Ernie Bridge AM.

From Dumping to Donations – Charity Store Trial

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 3rd April 2013 -  Charity stores across Victoria are set to get funding for new surveillance equipment, signage and fencing as part of the first phase of a $500,000 Government support package to help prevent illegal dumping of unusable goods.
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