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Co-op Sector Answer to Competition Deficit – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  Australia’s top 100 co-operative and mutual enterprises have grown their combined annual turnover by 14 per cent, reaching $27.9 billion, and have provided important economic competition, a report by the sector’s peak body revealed.

You Run, Your Boss Donates to Charity

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 -  A mobile application to encourage daily activity through workplace charitable donations has launched with the support of VicHealth.

Public to Vote on Half Million in NFP Grants to Get Kids Active

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  The Australian public is being asked to vote online to decide which 19 shortlisted local community projects to get kids to be more physically active will be awarded a share in half a million dollars from the Medibank Community Fund.

Independent Report finds Work for the Dole Effective

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  An independent evaluation of the Work for the Dole pilot has found the program was effective in helping participants gain confidence and self-esteem and learn skills such as team-work, communication and appropriate workplace behaviour.

$50 million in Grant Funding for Empowering YOUth Initiatives

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  The Australian Government is now seeking applications for grant funding under the new Empowering YOUth Initiatives worth $50 million in direct funding over four years.

Australian Muslims Condemn Paris Attacks

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  The peak body for Australian Muslims has condemned the Paris terrorist attacks describing them as “heinous” acts of violence.

Collaborative Working Spaces

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  Shared workspaces is a concept that is really gathering momentum via Beyond Bank Australia’s pilot program of “Business Hubs” and is proving successful with the bank’s community partners, writes Peter Rutter, General Manager Community Development.

‘Generous’ Youth Payments Pass Parliament

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th November 2015 -  A Turnbull Government plan to remove youth welfare testing for families has received the backing of The Greens.

Toolkit for Frontline Workers to Tackle Domestic Violence

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th November 2015 -  The Turnbull Government has launched an online toolkit for frontline workers to help them better recognise the signs of sexual assault, domestic violence and enable them to respond well.

A New Beginning

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th November 2015 -  Despite a life working in the Not for Profit sector and helping children in need, Jayne Meyer Tucker considers stepping down as CEO as one of the most important things she has done. She spoke to Xavier Smerdon.

Australia’s Social Pulse 2015

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th November 2015 -  A new project by the Centre for Social Impact is about to change the way Australia tracks its social progress.

Politicians Divided on Charity Mergers

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th November 2015 -  Australia’s federal politicians have mixed views on the call for charities to merge or close.
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