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Xavier Smerdon

Journalist
Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Xavier Smerdon is a journalist specialising in the Not for Profit sector. He writes breaking and investigative news articles.

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Who is Christian Porter?

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 22nd September 2015 -  Just who is Australia’s newest Minister for Social Services and what can the Not for Profit sector expect from WA MP Christian Porter? Journalist Xavier Smerdon investigates.

The End of an Era

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 21st September 2015 -  After 13 years at the Myer Family Company, Peter Winneke, the man considered by many as the father of the new wave of philanthropy in Australia, is moving on to unknown horizons. Winneke is this week’s Changemaker. He spoke to Xavier Smerdon.

‘Devastating’ Social Service Funding Cuts Slammed

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 18th September 2015 -  A Senate Inquiry has slammed the Department of Social Service funding process which saw cuts of $270 million and has recommended that five-year contracts be awarded to service providers to ensure stability.

Turnbull Must Change Direction, Not Just Tone

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 17th September 2015 -  Malcolm Turnbull must provide a new direction, not just a new message, to address Australia’s economic, social and environmental challenges, the peak community welfare body has said.

Government Resurrects Four Week Wait for Welfare

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 16th September 2015 -  The Federal Government led by Malcolm Turnbull has reintroduced legislation into Parliament that would see young people refused income support for four weeks, just one week after the same measures were voted voted down in the Senate.

Risky Business: Have Your Organisation’s Standards Slipped?

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 15th September 2015 -  If external reviewers visited your organisation today, would it still meet accreditation requirements?

Turnbull Does Not Mean Easy Ride for Social Sector

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 15th September 2015 -  Australia’s social sector has been warned that it will need to work hard to convince Malcolm Turnbull that it is critical to building a stronger and more inclusive economy.

Woman’s $4 Million Charity Gift

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 15th September 2015 -  A Newcastle woman has left her entire estate, estimated to be worth around $4 million, to charity to support homeless people.

NFPs Get US$600,000 to Fight Youth Unemployment

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 14th September 2015 -  Four Australian Not for Profits have pocketed more than $840,000 to tackle youth unemployment.

Australian Workers Missing the Mark on Asia

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 14th September 2015 -  One third of Australian workers have very little or no ability to effectively interact with people from Asian countries or backgrounds for work purposes, despite seven out of Australia’s top 10 export markets being in Asia, a new report has found.
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