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Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Not for Profit Super Funds Outperform

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th January 2014 -  The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees - AIST - says the latest statistics on the performance of Australian superannuation funds shows Not for Profit funds are the clear standout.

Unemployment … Coming to a Suburb Near You

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th January 2014 -  Some local communities and suburbs will be harder hit than others by rising levels of unemployment, and this includes areas not usually associated with disadvantage, writes Charles Darwin University Professor of Economics Bill Mitchell and Griffith University Professor of Urban and Regional Analysis Scott Baum in this piece first published on The Conversation.

Social Ventures Australia Appoints QLD Director

Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th January 2014 -  Not for Profit Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has appointed Dr Mark Herbertt as its Queensland Director.

Little Wings for Big Flyer

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th January 2014 -  Within two years, recruitment company highflyer Kevin Robinson has turned his dream to help sick children into a reality. Robinson is this week’s Changemaker.

Top Tips to Return to Work Stress Free

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th January 2014 -  With the festive season at an end and many Australians returning to work – health and risk management solution provider Konekt offers its key tips on returning to work stress-free.

New Directive on Refugees Puts Lives at Risk – RCOA

Staff Reporter, Friday, 10th January 2014 -  Refugee Council of Australia says a new Ministerial directive that specifies family visa applications lodged by refugees who arrive by boat should be the lowest processing priority is a punitive measure that puts lives at risk.

Application Form Updated as Charities Act Takes Effect

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has released an updated online application form for registering as a charity to reflect new charity legislation.

Calls for Comment on NSW Disability Inclusion Bill

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  The public can have its say on the NSW Government’s draft Disability Inclusion Bill 2014 - which is set to be introduced into Parliament this year.

Sector Welcomes Win for Affordable Housing

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  The Not for Profit sector and the Federal Opposition are claiming a win for affordable housing after the Australian Tax Office decided to not charge full GST on moveable home estates.

Disability Funding is No Charity – It’s an Investment

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  Economics Lecturer at Deakin University, Elizabeth Manning, explores why making predictions on the NDIS based on its first few months of implementation makes no sense at all in an article first published on The Conversation.

Applications Open for Capacity Building Grants

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  Not for Profits can now apply for capacity building grants worth up to $100,000 through the Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund.
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