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Support Short for Regional Social Enterprise

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 2nd July 2014 -  Tailored support and a fresh government approach is needed if Australia is to unlock the potential of social enterprise in rural and regional areas, writes Celia Hodson, Chief Executive Officer at the School for Social Entrepreneurs.

Govt Appoints Acting Disability Commissioner

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  Former Hawke Government Minister and current Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan has been appointed as acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner.

Does Philanthropy Need a Helping Hand?

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  The Federal Government’s revamped Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership faces a challenge to turn around giving in Australia, writes Myles McGregor-Lowndes, Director of The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, at QUT.

Child Abuse Royal Commission Seeks Extension

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  The Federal Government has been asked to provide another $104 million and a further two years to complete the Royal Commission investigations into how institutions across Australia have responded to allegations of child sexual abuse.

Google’s $2M Aussie NFP Challenge

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  Global online technology giant Google is offering Australian Not for Profits a share in $2 million in grants to turn their technology-driven ideas into reality.

NFPs Call for Fair and Supported Welfare System

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  Peak Not for Profit bodies and welfare organisations have warned that the reform of Australia’s welfare system should ensure that no disadvantaged group is worse off, that payments are targeted to need and that the system supports employment participation.

Not for Profit Payroll: Spending Money Where it Counts

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  Although payroll legislation and rates change every year, it is often a function that is overlooked when it comes to continuous improvement within a Not for Profit, writes Tracy Angwin, Managing Director of Australian Payroll Association.

Where Next for Social Marketing?

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  Identifying ways to expand social marketing’s reach beyond individual level interventions is a major challenge facing social marketers, writes Dr Fiona Newton, from the Department of Marketing at the Monash Business School.

Fewer Aussies Giving More to Charity

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  The amount Australians are donating to charity has risen by $30 million but the number of donors has fallen, according to figures released in two new reports.

Associations Forum’s Premier NFP Event

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  Associations and charities with gather in Canberra in July for Australia’s premier event for the Not for Profit sector - the annual Associations Forum.

$15k Newsboy Foundation Awards Open for Nominations

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st July 2014 -  The Newsboys Foundation Leadership Awards nominations are now open for people who work or volunteer in community organisations and have inspired young Victorians to do great things.

NFPs Provide $55B to Aussie Economy – ABS

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th June 2014 -  Not for Profits have contributed almost $55 billion to the Australian economy and employed more than 1 million people in 2012-2013, new figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed.
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