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Housekeeping – Peak Body Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th November 2003 -  Our report last edition on the role of advocacy and the report into Peak Bodies created much interest. For those who would like to follow up on this issue a seminar this week in Sydney may be what you are looking for.

Pro Bono Conference Urges Community Partnerships

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th November 2003 -  The potential for partnerships between legal pro bono service providers and community organisations that deal directly with disadvantaged groups was a key theme at this years 2nd National Pro Bono (Law) Conference in Sydney.

Accommodating The Homeless!

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th November 2003 -  Here are some eye-opening statistics - in Australia 7,500 homeless people are found a bed each day but 315 adults and 200 kids are still turned away!

Inaugural International Volunteer Day Celebrations

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th November 2003 -  Australian Volunteers International will host a free public event at Federation Square to celebrate International Volunteer Day on Sunday December 7.

Big US Charities Report Tough Times In 2002

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th November 2003 -  The big US charities report that 2002 was one of the toughest fundraising years in memory according to a new report.

Review of Community Justice Centres in NSW

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th November 2003 -  The future form of community mediation to resolve neighbourhood, family and even community organisation disputes is the subject of review by the New South Wales Law Reform Commission.

Prime Minister Awards Good Partnerships

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th November 2003 -  Aboriginal legal services, asthma programs, gardening projects, animal conservation and volunteering are just some of the community business partnerships honoured the Prime Minister's award for excellence in 2003.

A Fair Go For Aussies With Disabilities – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th November 2003 -  There is still some way to go before the objectives of national disability discrimination laws are achieved particularly in the area of employment opportunities, according to a draft report released recently.

ABS Snapshot of Older Australians

Staff Reporter, Monday, 27th October 2003 -  Australia's older population on the increase! While the total Australian population increased five-fold over the last century, the number of older people increased over fifteen-fold.

FIA Diploma of Fundraising Management -Advertorial

Staff Reporter, Monday, 27th October 2003 -  Fundraising Institute – Australia Ltd has developed the Diploma of Fundraising Management, in association with the School of Volunteer Management, to provide a professional qualification for all facets of the fundraising industry.

A Contract for Individual Board Members!

Staff Reporter, Monday, 27th October 2003 -  Many NFPs grapple with annunciating the individual responsibilities of their board members, as well as an avenue for agreeing on how they will be fulfilled. A US Not for Profit suggests a simple written agreement.

Disasters and Donations- Red Cross Bali Experience

Staff Reporter, Monday, 27th October 2003 -  In response to damaging headlines and damning talk back radio discussions the Australian Red Cross has made transparency its number one priority in revealing the financial facts surround its Bali Appeal.
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