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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.

Articles:

Tassy Enviro Groups Grilled on Tax-Status

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 -  Philanthropist and former Greens leader Bob Brown has been grilled about the work of his Foundation by a Parliamentary inquiry into the tax-free status of environmental groups.

Fighting to be First Blind Federal Politician

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 -  Most people running for political office are not asked how they will physically do the job. But for Tony Clark, it is one of the most common questions he is confronted with. Clark is hoping to be the first blind person elected to the Federal Parliament. He spoke with Xavier Smerdon.

Philanthropy & Cooperatives Need to Get to Know Each Other Better

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 -  Cooperatives can provide an innovative way to address inequality and disadvantage by using ownership as a tool to empower people and build community wealth, writes Krystian Seibert, Policy & Research Manager with Philanthropy Australia.

Urgent Need to Address Inclusive Prosperity – Think Tank

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st July 2015 -  A new discussion paper on inclusive prosperity by the left-leaning Chifley Research Institute has argued that rising inequality is a threat to Australia’s future growth prospects.

Plenty of Appeal

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th July 2015 -  In her role as the woman behind one of the biggest annual fundraising campaigns in Australia, the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, Anne Randall knows what it takes to bring people together around a common cause. Randall is this week’s Changemaker. She spoke to journalist Xavier Smerdon.

Youth Unemployment Has ‘Scarring’ Effect – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th July 2015 -  Relationships are more likely to suffer if a man loses his job than if a women does and extended periods of youth unemployment can have a “scarring” effect, according to a comprehensive annual survey.

Gender and Disability Workforce Development Program Funded

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th July 2015 -  The Victorian Government has announced $400,000 in funding for the state-wide roll out of a program aimed at reducing gender inequality and disability discrimination.

Steps Towards Safer Workplaces

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th July 2015 -  Researchers have developed a new tool to help employers create safer workplaces by better preventing injury and illness.

Funding Dilemma for Aussie Aid Agencies

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th July 2015 -  Australian humanitarian aid organisations affected by Government cutbacks are being forced to appeal to other foreign donor countries to carry on aid projects in Africa.

How to Get Your Winter Appeal Noticed

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th July 2015 -  The Antarctic Vortex has whirled its way to Australia’s eastern shores, and now more than ever we’re feeling the bite of winter. Digital marketing expert Richenda Vermeulen takes a look at this season’s charity winter appeals to see who has conquered the online space this year.

Thousands of Charities Given ‘Red Mark’ Penalty

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th July 2015 -  More than 5,000 Australian charities will receive a “red mark” next to their name at the end of this month for failing to meet their reporting obligations.

Queensland Budget Focuses on Disability

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th July 2015 -  Disability advocates have welcomed funding in the Queensland Budget which will see the National Disability Insurance Scheme rolled out ahead of schedule.
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