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Sarah Murdoch Joins NFP Board

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -  Philanthropist and high profile model Sarah Murdoch has been appointed to the board of the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY).

Transformative Philanthropy Not For ‘Rockstars’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -  While becoming a social entrepreneur may be the ‘cool thing to do,’ having a ‘rockstar’ mentality is not the right mindset when solving social problems, a Transformative Philanthropy Forum in Melbourne has been told.

Mitchell Uni Donation

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -  High profile businessman and philanthropist Harold Mitchell AC has put his name, and a major donation of $12.5m over five years to Victoria University, to establish a new national public policy think-tank.

Let’s Capitalise on Australia’s Cultural Diversity

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Monday, 6th May 2013 -  Australia needs to provide greater leadership opportunities for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and we will reap the rewards, says Nareen Young, from the Diversity Council Australia and writer, Jieh-Yung Lo.

Most Trusted Professions Survey

Staff Reporter, Monday, 6th May 2013 -  Nurses have been named Australia’s most trusted profession, with 90% of Aussies listing them as the most ethical and honest profession.

Emerging Indigenous Leadership

Staff Reporter, Monday, 6th May 2013 -  The Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership is looking to appoint its next two emerging leaders for those applicants who are at the beginning of their leadership journey.

Technology Tracks Job Seekers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 6th May 2013 -  Job Seekers who never hear back from potential employers when they apply for a new position fall into the “black hole” phenomenon, spending time applying for jobs that are unsuitable for their experience, new research has shown.

Changemakers – Nigel Hokin

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Friday, 3rd May 2013 -  Nigel Hoskin is the Director at Engonet, a suite of applications and services that create engaging web, mobile and social experiences. This week we profile Nigel in Changemakers – a weekly column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

Aussie Spike in Fairtrade sales

Staff Reporter, Friday, 3rd May 2013 -  Australians are rewarding ethical companies as new figures revealing sales of fairtrade products over $191million in one year.

NDIS To Be ‘Considered’ – Opposition

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd May 2013 -  The Federal Opposition says it will consider supporting the increase in the Medicare Levy to help fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme before the September Federal Election.

Newman’s $1m Legacy for Aussie Charities

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd May 2013 -  $1 million is to be distributed to Australian charities as part of the 30th anniversary of the Foundation set up by Hollywood Star Paul Newman - Paul Newman’s Own- in Australia.

NDIS Levy Makes Economic Sense

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd May 2013 -  The extension of the Medicare Levy to help fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme makes great economic sense for the future well being of Australia, says the President of the Victorian Disability Services Board and systemic advocate for inclusive practices, Tricia Malowney.
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