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NDIS for under 65s: Ageism or a Battle over Priorities?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  This article is by Donna McDonald, Senior Lecturer/ Convenor Disability Studies at Griffith University. It was first published by The Conversation.

International Aid for Syria Exceeds Targets

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Countries and regional organisations, including Australia, have pledged more than $1.5 billion to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by the conflict in Syria, exceeding the initial target set by the United Nations and its partners.

Research Centres to Target Substance Use and Suicide

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Two new national research centres have been launched into the most pressing mental health issues affecting the Australian community - substance use and suicide.

Women Still Under-represented in Leadership Positions

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Women in Australia continue to be under-represented in positions of leadership, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Youth Partner Network Launches

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Representatives from some of Australia’s largest businesses and philanthropic organisations have thrown their support behind a Victorian Government initiative to improve volunteering, mentoring and career opportunities for young people.

Guide to NFP Reform & the Federal Government

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Charity regulator, the ACNC, has developed a guide to give an overview of the Federal Government’s reform agenda and the regulatory environment in which charities operate since the establishment of the ACNC in December.

NFPs Want Poor and Vulnerable the Focus for Election 2013

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Not for Profits have welcomed the Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement of the upcoming Federal election on September 14 but have called on leaders to focus on the poor and vulnerable at home and abroad.

ING Foundation Looks to Fund ‘Bold’ Ideas

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 30th January 2013 -  The ING Foundation is now seeking applications for charitable grants of up to $25,000 that reflect bold and different ideas.

NFP Broadband Customers Poorly Treated

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 30th January 2013 -  Not for Profits and small businesses are being poorly treated by broadband providers despite paying premium prices for the services, according to new Australian telecommunications research.

A Novel Approach to Employment of People with Disability?

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 29th January 2013 -  As the Federal Government calls for submissions on how to increase employment opportunities for people with disability, systemic advocate for inclusive practices, Tricia Malowney, shouts out to Governments at all levels to lead by example - ‘employ us!’

Consultation on Employment Opportunities for People with Disability

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 29th January 2013 -  The Federal Government is continuing to seek public consultation on proposals to boost employment participation for people with disability, as the February 15 submission deadline approaches.

Industry-School Partnerships in Action

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 29th January 2013 -  Some of Australia's leading companies and research centres are partnering with state high schools to help reverse declining student enrolments in maths and science subjects.
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