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Job Services Reform Key to Reversing Unemployment Trends

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th May 2014 -  Despite $2.5 billion being spent each year on the government funded employment system, a very small percentage of employers use it. This must change if long-term and youth unemployment is to be tackled effectively, writes Kevin Robbie, Executive Director, Employment at Social Ventures Australia (SVA).

BLOG: Supporting Sector Transparency & Accountability

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th May 2014 -  In this latest Blog, Not for Profit Fulbright Scholar Dr Tessa Boyd Caine reflects on the importance of research for foundations and other philanthropic enterprises seeking an evidence-base about how to achieve their aims and maximise the effectiveness of their social contribution.

Seven Steps to Effective Pro Bono Boards

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th May 2014 -  The Founder and Managing Director of corporate governance company, Governance Matters, Kate Costello shares the seven steps she believes all pro bono boards need to take to be highly effective.

America’s Charities Snapshot 2014

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th May 2014 -  Charities are facing a rising tide of expectations from corporate and employee donors, while at the same time admitting that maintaining these corporate partnerships is a challenge, according to new research from the US.

Audit’s an Assault on Low Paid Workers – Opposition

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th May 2014 -  The Federal Opposition says the National Commission of Audit recommendation to slash the minimum wage is an assault on Australia’s lowest paid workers.

Generation’s Success Depends on More Than Jobs

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th May 2014 -  We’ve had some great conversations on tackling youth unemployment in Australia, but it doesn’t stop there, writes Dr Jan Owen, CEO, Foundation for Young Australians.

Infrastructure Boss to Lead Peak Body Board

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th May 2014 -  An infrastructure authority head has taken on the role of Board President at Victorian peak body Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria (A&OV).

Bushman at Heart, Conservationist by Nature

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th May 2014 -  Leading Australian conservationist, Dr Barry Traill is spearheading the campaign to protect one of the world’s greatest remaining natural wonders - the Australian Outback. Traill, the Australian Director of the global Pew Charitable Trusts, is this week’s Changemaker.

Aussie Billionaire’s Mega Bequest

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th May 2014 -  The bequest by Australian businessman and philanthropist Paul Ramsay of an estimated $3 billion to his charitable foundation is hugely exciting for the Not for Profit sector and Australia generally, according to Philanthropy Australia.

The Commission of Audit Wants to Rip Up Australia’s Social Contract

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd May 2014 -  The costs of many of the Commission of Audit’s recommendations may ultimately be too high for Australia, writes Veronica Sheen, Research Associate, School of Social Sciences at Monash University in this piece first published on The Conversation.

Audit Avoids the Real Problem – ACOSS

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd May 2014 -  The Australian Council of Social Service says the biggest failure of the National Commission of Audit report is that the Commission never got the chance to look at the real problem of public revenue.

Disability Advocate Questions Govt Commitment to NDIS

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd May 2014 -  A national disability rights and advocacy organisation says it has grave concerns about the Federal Government’s commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after the National Commission of Audit Report recommended its rollout be delayed.
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