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Make Geelong the NDIS Headquarters Vic Govt Urges

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th March 2013 -  The Victorian Government has called on the Prime Minister to commit to establishing the headquarters of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Geelong.

Modern Day Collection Tins Roll Out – Charity Apps

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th March 2013 -  A number of major Australian charities have launched social media and mobile Apps to update their traditional fundraising.

Sector Unites in Call to Raise Newstart

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th March 2013 -  The nation’s welfare sector has made a united call for a $50 increase in the single Newstart Allowance payment at the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) National Conference in Adelaide.

NFP ‘The Conversation’ to Launch Overseas

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th March 2013 -  Melbourne-based Not for Profit online information service, The Conversation, is to open its doors in the United Kingdom, editor Andrew Jaspan has announced.

Employee Wellness High on Workplace Agenda – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th March 2013 -  Employee health is high on the agenda of most workplaces, with 95 per cent of organisations in the process of implementing wellness strategies, a new global report has found.

Changemakers – Sophie Rowe

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th March 2013 -  Sophie Rowe is the chief executive of Step Back Think. This week we profile Sophie in Changemakers – a weekly column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

Employers Encouraged to Provide Flexible Workplaces for Carers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th March 2013 -  Employers are being encouraged to provide flexible working arrangements for carers by registering for the Federal Government’s Care Aware Workplaces program.

Govt Seeks Feedback on Australian Jobs Draft Bill

Staff Reporter, Friday, 22nd March 2013 -  The Federal Government has released the draft bill of its $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs.

Disabled People More Likely Live in Poverty – ACOSS

Staff Reporter, Friday, 22nd March 2013 -  Some 620,600 people with disability in Australia are living below the poverty line used to measure financial hardship in wealthy countries, according to a new report by welfare peak body, ACOSS.

Community Events Mark National Close the Gap Day

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st March 2013 -  More than 900 events are taking place across Australia today, to mark the seventh annual National Close the Gap Day and raise awareness about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Forced Adoption Apology Expected

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st March 2013 -  The Prime Minister Julia Gillard is expected to deliver an apology for forced adoption practices in Parliament House today.

What’s in an NDIS Name Change?

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st March 2013 -  Changing the name of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to DisabilityCare sends the wrong message about the scheme's intent, says Estelle Fyffe is the chief executive officer of disability Not for Profit organisation annecto.
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