Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th July 2014 -
Pro Bono Australia’s Guide to Giving publication will celebrate its 25th year in 2015 - a publication that puts Not for Profit organisations in front of 56,000 donors Australia-wide each year.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th July 2014 -
Australia is losing its trees, according to new research conducted by University of Technology, Sydney on behalf of a collaboration of community groups, businesses and governments.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th July 2014 -
All Australian States and Territories have now signed on to the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness to continue funding for the next 12 months, according to the Federal Government.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th July 2014 -
Less than half of Australia’s new migrants believe their life would be “much improved” by their move to the ‘lucky country’, according to results of a survey of attitudes by migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES.
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th July 2014 -
Making a positive impact on society through thoughtful investments of time, money, or expertise ranks highly among the world’s wealthiest according to a new global report.
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th July 2014 -
A “lone wolf” social entrepreneur is hoping to revolutionise disaster relief in developing nations and prove that great ideas can come at any age, writes Nadia Boyce is this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th July 2014 -
The role of public exposure in the development of social enterprises and Not for Profits cannot be underestimated, according to STREAT CEO Rebecca Scott.
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th July 2014 -
A ground-breaking online donation matching marketplace called Givematcher allows any Australian donor to donate to charities and, in real-time, to have their donations matched by a choice of socially-minded companies that have allocated budgets to support the same charities.
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th July 2014 -
The Victorian Government should urgently reinstate mental health funding to housing and homelessness agencies in Melbourne, according to homelessness services Not for Profit Homeground, following reports of a significant increase in the number of people sleeping rough in the city.
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th July 2014 -
The Australian Tax Office has decided not to appeal a Federal Court decision giving national Not for Profit, the Hunger Project, Public Benevolent Institution status - paving the way for more charities to access the fundraising status.
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th July 2014 -
Human Rights Commissioner Susan Ryan has begun her term as Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner, announcing she will convene a National Disability Forum in September to meet with people with disabilities and their representative bodies.
