Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -
The young social entrepreneur behind Thankyou Group has been named the Victorian Young Australian of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.