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WA to Trial Dual NDIS Pilots

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th August 2013 -  DisabilityCare and West Australia’s individualised disability support pilot called My Way are to be trialled side by side in different jurisdictions following WA’s signing on to the national scheme.

Protecting Your Organisation From Fraud

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th August 2013 -  Fraud and financial crime has been highlighted as one of the biggest concerns of the Australian public in relation to charities, according to national charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

Need to Break the Cycle of Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th August 2013 -  Despite global economic challenges the fact that people are experiencing homelessness in Australia is unacceptable according to Lin Hatfield Dodds, Chair of the Australian Social Inclusion Board at the start of Homeless Persons Week.

Consumer Advocates Unite to Kill CAPTCHA

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th August 2013 -  Major Australian Not for Profit consumer advocacy organisations have launched a campaign to “kill CAPTCHA”, claiming the annoying tests used by websites to prove users are human are discriminatory.

Putting Homelessness Back on the Political Agenda

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th August 2013 -  If the Federal Government is serious about halving homelessness by 2020, Australia needs to get cracking says Susan Wilson from Anglicare Victoria as part of Homeless Persons Week.

Top 40 Women over 40 Recognised

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th August 2013 -  Philanthropist and founder of changemaker organisation 1 Million Women, Natalie Isaacs and World Vision Blog Ambassador Eden Riley are among the winners of a national Top 40 Women over 40 awards.

Sector Responds to Economic Statement

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and UnitingCare Australia have called on the Federal Government to make more investments in services that will improve social disadvantage, following the release of Friday’s Economic Statement.

Focus on Employment for Marginalised Youth

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  Peak NSW body for youth homelessness, Yfoundations has called on business leaders, policy makers, NGOs and educators to join forces to discuss solutions and strategies to increase the employment of marginalised youth.

Training and Education Scholarships Boost Economic Well-being

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  Applications are open for a training and education scholarship program aimed at boosting the economic well-being of women.

Providing Help for Sexual or Domestic Violence Victims

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  A national sexual assault and domestic violence counselling service has created a website to ensure all workplaces are aware of colleagues or employees who might be victims.

Changemaker- Liz Walker

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th August 2013 -  This week we feature Liz in Changemakers- a weekly column that examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

New Programs for Youth Social Enterprise

Staff Reporter, Friday, 2nd August 2013 -  A program for the next generation of young social entrepreneurs will provide training and support for youth run social enterprise after an injection of Victorian Government funds.
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