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Work Struggle for Those with Disabilities & Diabetes

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -  Almost half of Australians who have a disability and diabetes say they are permanently unable to work, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Australia’s Becoming a More Skilled Nation – Review

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -  More than half of working-age Australians have a higher level qualification, placing the nation ninth among OECD countries, a recent Council of Australian Governments Reform Council review has found.

‘Hybrid Teleworkers’ Produce Better Outcomes – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -  Employees who work from home one to three days per week are more productive than those who trek into work everyday, a study has revealed.

Connecting Disadvantage Youth to Technology

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -  Making digital technology accessible for disadvantaged youth was the idea behind Jade Stott’s successful Perth-based Camera Recycle Project, which has recently expanded to Melbourne. Stott is this week’s Changemaker.

Collaboration Key to Reform Victorian Community Sector

Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st November 2013 -  Government and the community sector will come together to form the new Victorian Community Sector Reform Council which will examine ways to best meet the needs of an ageing and growing population and improve the wellbeing of disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

Australian First in Regulating Gambling

Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st November 2013 -  New legislation will make Victoria the first jurisdiction to require pre-commitment technology on every Victorian electronic gaming machine.

Bonyhady Resigns from Philanthropy Australia

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st October 2013 -  The long-time President of the national peak body for philanthropy, Philanthropy Australia, Bruce Bonyhady has resigned and will step down from official duties from January 1, 2014.

Pre-Christmas Charity Appeal Mail Out Warning

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st October 2013 -  New research reveals that the Australian Not for Profit sector will be responsible for about 241,800 direct mail items being sent out in the pre-Christmas Charity Appeal rush to people who have died.

Disability App ‘Out & About’

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st October 2013 -  Aged and disability services Not for Profit Villa Maria is to launch what it describes as a ground-breaking iPhone app to help people with disability or mobility issues and their carers access Melbourne venues and events.

NDIS Board Connects with Coalition

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st October 2013 -  The Board of the National Disability Insurance Scheme says its work alongside the new Coalition Government is now well-established.

Homelessness Overhaul Planned

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st October 2013 -  The Coalition is planning a major overhaul of the Federal Government’s strategy on homelessness.
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