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Need for a Better Housing Future

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th June 2013 -  The shift away from government provision of public housing towards a private market subsidised by government payments for low income earners has been a disaster, says Andrew Yule from Anglicare Victoria.

Bully Buster App

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th June 2013 -  A Not for Profit fundraiser has developed an app designed to empower people subjected to bullying in the workplace - based on her own experience.

Millions Missing Out on Digital Revolution

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th June 2013 -  Australians with disability are harnessing gadgets, apps and websites to improve their lives but many are potentially missing out on the digital revolution because some app developers and manufacturers are failing to accommodate their needs, according to consumer action groups.

Over-crowding the new homelessness crisis- report

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Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th June 2013 -  The number of Australians living in “severely crowded” and temporary housing has seen the number of people classed as homeless rise significantly, casting doubt over COAG’s benchmark to reduce homelessness.

UK Charity Bank No Longer a Charity

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th June 2013 -  The UK Charity Bank - the only operational bank with charitable status - has ceased to be a charity after moves by that country’s national regulator.

Governments Have Failed Indigenous Children

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th June 2013 -  A Canadian children’s rights advocate has told a major conference on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children that children are powerful advocates for their own rights - and governments in Canada and Australia have failed their most vulnerable children.

ASI Launches iMIS 20 – NFP Engagement with Constituents Anywhere, Anytime

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th June 2013 -  Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the largest, privately-owned global provider of software for member and donor-based Not for Profits, has launched iMIS 20 - its new Engagement Management System (EMS)™.

Tassy Land Conservation Funds

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th June 2013 -  A landmark $3.3 million conservation fund is offering Tasmanian farmers new stewardship agreements to pay for long-term conservation management on their land in one of Australia's 15 biodiversity hotspots.

National Disability Conference Funding

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th June 2013 -  Australians with disability will be supported to attend conferences across the country following $350,000 in Federal Government funding under the National Disability Conference Initiative.

Commonwealth Grant Guidelines Updated

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th June 2013 -  The Federal Government has introduced new Commonwealth Grant Guidelines from 1 June 2013 which reflect the operations of the new charity regulator, the ACNC and newly introduced anti-gag legislation.

Brand Damage? NIKE and LIVESTRONG

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th June 2013 -  Did sporting apparel giant, NIKE miss the biggest branding opportunity ever, when they walked away from Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG charitable Foundation, asks CSR consultant Russell Workman.

Social Benefit Bond Raises $7M

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th June 2013 -  Social Ventures Australia says it has raised $7 million for Australia’s first social benefit bond - well ahead of schedule.
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