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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Richard Branson’s Top Tips on Hiring on Personality

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th September 2013 -  As part of LinkedIn’s How I Hire series, Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson explains why he hires employees on personality.

Eyes Open for Wildlife Campaign Launch

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th September 2013 -  Just weeks into spring and calls to Wildlife Victoria’s Emergency Response Service have hit unprecedented levels with over 1000 calls each week to rescue or provide assistance to wildlife in distress.

Former Business Leader Applies Smarts to Help Children Get Ahead

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th September 2013 -  Committed to educational change, Liz Chapman was the architect behind the Tomorrow:Today Foundation’s Education Benalla Program - a program that has made big headway in improving the educational outcomes for Benalla students - and is this week’s Changemaker.

Andrews to Look at Review Welfare Payments

Staff Reporter, Friday, 27th September 2013 -  The Coalition Government is considering a review of all welfare payments, including income-support payments for single parents, according to reports.

Climate Council Set to Reach $1M in Donations

Staff Reporter, Friday, 27th September 2013 -  The new Climate Council led by Tim Flannery has received almost $1 million in public donations to secure its position as an independent source of public information on the changing climate.

Cash Up For Grabs for Indigenous Groups

Staff Reporter, Friday, 27th September 2013 -  Grants of up to $10,000 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and individuals are now available under an ACT Government’s grants program.

ACT To Tackle Illegal Charity Bin Dumping

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th September 2013 -  In a bid to combat the illegal dumping of charity donations, the ACT Government has met with charities to finalise its Code of Practice for the Management of Charity Bins on Public Land.

Fees Waived Under New Vic Association Laws

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th September 2013 -  Incorporated associations and some sporting clubs in Victoria will get their fees waived or reduced for changing their rules, as long as they do it before November 26, according to Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Jobs Australia Wants Employment Overhaul – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th September 2013 -  Peak Not for Profit jobs agency, Jobs Australia, has put forward what it describes as a radical overhaul of the employment services system to the new Federal Government.

Disease Prevention Topping Eftpos $2M Poll

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th September 2013 -  The area of ‘disease prevention and medical research’ is currently leading the public online poll undertaken by electronic funds transfer system company, eftpos Australia in its campaign to to give $2 million to Australian charities.

Disability Inclusion on World Stage

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th September 2013 -  Australia’s peak council for humanitarian and international aid charities, ACFID has welcomed a statement by the new Foreign Minister confirming Australia will champion disability inclusion as a core part of the new global development agenda.

Volunteers Get Behind Asylum Seekers

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th September 2013 -  Australia’s hard-line approach to ‘boat people’ has seen increasing numbers of volunteers putting their hand up to help asylum seekers.
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