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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Gandel Grants Open

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 25th February 2014 -  One of Australia's largest independent family philanthropic funds, Gandel Philanthropy has announced its communityassist grants are open for application to eligible Not for Profit organisations.

Pell Promoted to Top Vatican Job

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 25th February 2014 -  Sydney’s Catholic Archbishop Cardinal George Pell has been promoted to a newly-created position in the Vatican to be taken up once he has given evidence to the Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse.

Affordable Housing Plan Unveiled

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 25th February 2014 -  Housing experts meeting at a national housing affordability roundtable in Melbourne today will discuss an equity co-op proposal to significantly reduce housing market entry costs and will establish a taskforce to bring the proposal forward.

From Politics to Not for Profit

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 25th February 2014 -  From her earliest school days Anna Bligh had a burning desire to make a difference. Now, after a distinguished political career, the former Queensland Premier writes for Pro Bono Australia about her recent transition from politics into the Not for Profit sector.

EXCLUSIVE: NFP Tax Concession Report Revealed

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 25th February 2014 -  A report into charity tax concessions that was buried after the Gillard Government lost office has been released under Freedom of Information and includes a call for the extension of Deductible Gift Recipient Status (DGR) to all charities registered with the charity regulator.

Risk Management Key to Successful Volunteer Program

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 -  The Federal Government’s plans to expand the work-for-the-dole scheme promises plenty of debate about volunteer rights and responsibilities. It’s timely to remember that investing in volunteers is not just about funding, but best practice, writes Ansvar Acting CEO Deirdre Blythe.

Scrapping Food Grants is False Economy: Alliance

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 -  The Federal Government’s decision to scrap the $1.5 million Community Food Grants program is false economy and shows it is disconnected from the Australian community, according to the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA).

Philanthropic Mentoring Program

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 -  The Australia Council for the Arts and Creative Partnerships Australia have partnered in a mentoring program to build leadership in arts philanthropy.

Better Workplaces Mean Less Suicides

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 -  The workplace plays a vital role in creating a suicide safe community, according to a new position statement released by Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA).

Partnership Delivers Solution to Disability Employment

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 -  People with a disability will soon be helping sort and deliver mail in regional and remote locations across Australia, under a new national partnership between Australia Post and disability services provider Lifestyle Solutions.

Jobless generation on cards for Australia

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 -  Leading community organisation Mission Australia claims Australia could be on the brink of a jobless generation unless the Federal Government makes youth unemployment a priority in the May Budget.

Empowerment Through Art

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 -  With a passion for art as well as for teaching, Arts Manager Melanie Cass has been armed with the right mix of skills to lead a successful Not for Profit arts program for people with and without a disability. Cass is this week’s Changemaker.
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