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Organisation: Pro Bono Australia

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Violence Against Women Foundation Gains World Expert

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd February 2014 - A world-leading violence prevention expert who has worked with organisations including UN Women and Amnesty International Australia has been appointed as the Director of Policy and Evaluation of the Foundation to Prevent Violence against Women and their Children.

Early Childhood Training Faces Quality Review

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd February 2014 - The national training regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) will be reviewing early childhood courses in a push for higher qualification standards in the early childhood sector.

Heart Foundation Appoints New Leader

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd February 2014 - Former Victorian SES Chief Mary Barry has been appointed the National Chief Executive Officer for the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Welfare Network Appeals for Better Job Services

Staff Reporter, Friday, 31st January 2014 - The National Welfare Rights Network has renewed its calls for income support payments and to improve the employment services system after recent figures showed an increase in the numbers of people living on Newstart Allowance.

Tasmania’s Disability Housing Demands Under the Spotlight

Staff Reporter, Friday, 31st January 2014 - The housing needs and aspirations of people living with disability will be the focus of new research undertaken in Tasmania.

Former US Congress Highflyer to Advise Govt on Aussie NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th January 2014 - A former adviser to the US Congress and right wing commentator Ted Lapkin has been hired as a special advisor on the Not for Profit sector by the Abbott Government.

Pumping Young Blood into Aged Care

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th January 2014 - A chance meeting between a Not for Profit Chief Executive Officer and a young entrepreneur has led to the creation of a program that aims to develop the social sector’s next crop of governance leaders.

Atlas Maps Global Palliative Care Needs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th January 2014 - Only 1 in 10 adults have access to palliative care services, according to a new global report and Australia has the second highest rate of adults needing end-of-life care.

Age Pension Reform Needed for a Fair, Sustainable Welfare System

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th January 2014 - If budget sustainability is the key driver of Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews’ review of the welfare system, then he should be looking elsewhere, writes Cassie McGannon, Fellow, Australian Perspectives at Grattan Institute, in this article first published on The Conversation.

Youth Summit Applications Open

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th January 2014 - Australians aged between 18 and 30 are encouraged to apply for the chance to represent their country at this year’s high profile Y20 youth summit in Sydney from July 12-15.

Rough Sleepers Call for a Safer Night’s Sleep – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th January 2014 - A lack of after-hours and weekend services are a continuing high need for people who sleep rough, according to a new homelessness report.

The Role of Backbone Organisations in Collective Impact Initiatives

Opinion

Impact

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 29th January 2014 - Social change advocates Dawn O’Neil AM and Kerry Graham unpack the issues around ‘backbone organisations’ for early-stage Collective Impact initiatives.

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