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Refugee Council Warns on Manus Island Detention

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 5th February 2013 -  The Refugee Council of Australia has called on the Federal Government to act on a UNHCR report which warns of significant inadequacies in the transfer of asylum seekers from Australia to Manus Island.

New Face for Melbourne City Mission

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 5th February 2013 -  Iconic Melbourne grassroots welfare organisation, the Melbourne City Mission, is to unveil a new identity - re-branding itself to represent a more caring, committed, supportive, community-focused and compassionate organisation.

Mid-Sized NFPs Make the Most of Online Giving – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 5th February 2013 -  New research in the US reveals that overall giving in 2012 was up by only 2% while online giving grew by 11%.

Changemakers – Marcus Pringle-Jones

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th February 2013 -  Marcus Pringle-Jones is the director of White Cloud Foundation. This week we profile Marcus in Changemakers - a regular column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

Call for Volunteers to Star in New Campaign

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th February 2013 -  Volunteering Australia and the peak state volunteering bodies are recruiting every-day volunteers to appear in this year’s National Volunteer Week 2013 promotional campaign.

NDIS Rules Consultation Paper

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th February 2013 -  The Federal Government has released a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Consultation Paper on the Rules that explain in detail how the NDIS will operate.

New Patron Announced for Children’s Tumour Foundation

Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st February 2013 -  The Children’s Tumour Foundation of Australia is has announced Professor Stephen Martin as its National Patron.

New Chair Announced for Victorian Legal Services Board

Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st February 2013 -  The Legal Services Board in Victoria has announced it has appointed board member Fiona Bennett as its new Chairperson.

Government Benches Proposed New Charity Taxes

Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st February 2013 -  The Federal Government has delayed the introduction of its controversial 2011-12 Budget measure to introduce new charity taxes until July 1, 2014 - a move welcomed by the Not for Profit sector.

Code for Banking Practice Welcomed

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Good Shepherd Microfinance has welcomed the commitment by Australian Bankers’ Association members to improving customer rights outlined in the revised Code of Banking Practice.

Election 2013 – A Real Opportunity for the NFP Sector

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  The announcement of a September Federal election provides a very important and timely opportunity for the Not for Profit sector to ensure the reform agenda it needs, says David Crosbie, the CEO of the Community Council for Australia and member of the Not-for-profit Sector Reform Council.

Teaching Children About Natural Disasters – UNICEF

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  UNICEF Australia has launched an education kit to help parents talk to their children about natural disasters like recent flooding events in Queensland.
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