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Ireland Establishes Charity Regulator

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 16th July 2013 -  Ireland has become the latest country to announce the establishment of an independent Charity Regulator.

10 Must-Follow Not for Profits on LinkedIn

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 16th July 2013 -  Charities need to take notice of the growing impact of the social media site LinkedIn, according US Not for Profit technology guru, Heather Mansfield who has produced a top 10 list of NFP sites to follow for inspiration.

Your ‘Shout’ – New Charity App

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 16th July 2013 -  What’s in a ‘shout’? The creators of a new Australian mobile app called Shout say it encourages people to donate to charities the same way as someone might ‘shout’ a mate a coffee or beer.

Asylum Seeker Policies: Political Hysteria Destroying our ‘Fair Go’ Ideal

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 16th July 2013 -  As the major political parties gear up for one almighty battle, the future of some of the world’s most vulnerable people relies on our ability to see through the political hysteria and determine what is fair, says the CEO of the Mary MacKillop Foundation Sam Hardjono.

Commissioner for Aboriginal Children Appointed in Victoria

Staff Reporter, Monday, 15th July 2013 -  Andrew Jackomos has been appointed as Victoria’s first Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People.

Alcohol and Drugs Costing Workplaces Billions

Staff Reporter, Monday, 15th July 2013 -  Alcohol and drug use is costing Australian businesses $5.2 billion a year in hidden lost productivity and absenteeism, according to a report prepared for the Australian Drug Foundation.

Funding for Migrant & Refugee Job Seekers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 15th July 2013 -  Funding is available for community organisations and employment services providers to create innovative employment projects for underemployed migrant and refugee job seekers.

Changemaker- Ian Wishart

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 15th July 2013 -  Ian Wishart is the CEO of Plan Australia, an influential international development agency which is part of a global development network with a focus on children. This week we profile Ian in Changemakers- a weekly column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

Aussie Elected Lions International President

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 11th July 2013 -  An Australian has been elected as President of Lions Club International - the world’s largest humanitarian and community service club organisation.

National Charity Register Launches

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 11th July 2013 -  Australians can now search information on charities and Not for Profit organisations following today’s launch of the first national online charity register under the new regulator, the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission.

The Crux of Language

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 11th July 2013 -  Is it time to change the language around the Not for Profit sector and harness an opportunity to state what the sector is about and highlight its work for the common good, asks Change Management Professional, Claudia Perry-Beltrame.

Deep & Persistent Disadvantage in Australia

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 11th July 2013 -  A Productivity Commission Staff Working Paper has found that while there has been strong economic and income growth in Australia some people continue to experience deep and persistent disadvantage.
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