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More NFPs Look to Social Enterprise Model

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 24th September 2014 -  A report looking at the emergence of "social enterprises" in Australia has found a strong trend towards greater commercialisation among organisations that would traditionally have operated as Not for Profits.

Sailing Solo for a Regional Boost

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 24th September 2014 -  A startup spruiking traditional wooden boats in regional NSW is aiming to boost the local tourism industry and the prospects of the marginalised - despite a disconnect from the social enterprise hubs of the capital cities, writes Nadia Boyce in this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.

NFP Professionals Unite for AuSAE Leaders Symposium

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 23rd September 2014 -  The complex world of Not for Profit leadership will be the key topic of discussion at the premier event for Australian sector leaders in Sydney next month.

Govt Funding for Social Enterprises

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 11th September 2014 -  The Victorian Government says it will spend $1 million to help two social enterprise and charity projects create more jobs in the recycling industry.

Two Decades of Publishing Resourcefulness

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 10th September 2014 -  A bit of extra cash allowed a social enterprise, that has quietly churned out its operations for more than two decades, to revolutionise the human services sector without a cent of government funding, writes Nadia Boyce in this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.

EXECUTIVE INSIGHT: Small, Mutual and With Profit for Impact

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 10th September 2014 -  This week’s Executive Insight looks at the team leader of a small mutual bank that is one of three globally awarded Australian organisations to be recognised for continuing to raise the bar on ethical leadership and corporate behaviour.

Deloitte Mentors CanTeen’s Young Leaders

Staff Reporter, Monday, 1st September 2014 -  A mentoring program for youth cancer charity CanTeen’s young leaders has been launched as part of a wider corporate partnership with professional services firm Deloitte.

‘Tender’ Funerals To Make a Difference

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th August 2014 -  A failed crowdfunding campaign has not dented the hopes of a small NSW community battling to open its own social enterprise funeral service, writes Nadia Boyce in this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.

The Critical Importance of Co-Ops and Mutuals

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th August 2014 -  While recent analyses of the evolving relationship between Government, the Not for Profit sector and communities is compelling but there is a vitally important element missing – the roles for and contribution of co-operatives and mutuals writes Les Hems, Director of Research, Net Balance Research Institute.

Mentors: The Secret Sauce in a Successful Social Enterprise

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  Katie Wyatt, Program Manager at Social Traders start-up incubation program “The Crunch” explains why a mentor should be part of any social enterprise start-up success strategy.

Online Op-Shop for Charities

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 19th August 2014 -  A new online op-shop style concept, GiveShop, wants to tap into the burgeoning second-hand exchange market to give charities access to income from the sale of second-hand goods without having to set up their own shopfront or handle a single secondhand item.

Welfare Reform Must Include Refugee Employment – RCOA

Staff Reporter, Friday, 15th August 2014 -  The Federal Government’s welfare system reforms must pay more attention to addressing barriers to employment faced by refugees and humanitarian entrants, says the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA).
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