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Government’s First Step To Employment Reform

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th November 2013 -  The Federal Coalition Government has announced three measures to cut red tape and reform Australia’s employment system, however Australia’s peak body for Not for Profit employment organisations says there’s still a way to go.

Migrant Unemployment Higher Than Reported

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th November 2013 -  Official unemployment figures do not reflect the true extent of joblessness among emerging communities, leading migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Chief Executive Officer Cath Scarth has told a conference.

Meditation App NFP Names Top Board

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th November 2013 -  The Australian Not for Profit that set up the Mindfulness Meditation App Smiling Mind has named a high profile board with the goal of making Smiling Mind part of the Australian curriculum by 2020.

Marketer Gets Behind Social Enterprise

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th November 2013 -  Armed with the ultimate goal of proving profit for purpose is not only great for social impact, but an effective way of doing business, says Bridie Ritchie who has co-founded Halfglassfull, a creative marketing agency with a social mission.

Housing Stress on the Rise – Report

Staff Reporter, Friday, 8th November 2013 -  Demand for housing assistance in Australia remains high and the number of households experiencing “housing stress” is also on the rise, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Giving Up – NAB Giving Index 2013

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Donations to Australian charities have grown by 2.5 per cent with an average annual donation of $312 per donor, according to the latest NAB Charitable Giving Index.

Homelessness No Priority for Coalition – Opposition

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Federal Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews’ abolition of the Prime Minister’s Council on Homelessness has been described as “simplistic” by the Opposition spokesperson for Housing and Homelessness, Senator Jan McLucas.

Bligh Takes on Top NFP Role

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is moving south to take up the role of CEO of community services organisation YWCA NSW in 2014.

NFPs Moving From a Grant-based System to a Market-focused Environment

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Australian Not for Profits will need to undertake a strategic review of their activities and business processes to deal with the total change in which services will be delivered and paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, says accounting and audit expert, Russell Postle.

Mental Health Portal Pilot

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Mental health service organisations across Australia are being invited to take part in a free 12-month pilot of a new service that aims to cut the time and cost of completing and reporting on quality standard

New Diabetes Campaigns Supported by eftpos Giveback Donation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Diabetes Australia has welcomed the start of the eftpos Giveback campaign, which will result in a donation of up to $2 million to support diabetes and cancer programs.

ACNC Launches ‘Self- Service’ Portal

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  The charity regulator, the ACNC, has launched a self-service portal to allow charities to update their public information online.
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