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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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A Commissioner of Change

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -  Few people hold more responsibility for the future of the Not for Profit sector in Australia than ACNC Commissioner Susan Pascoe AM. Pascoe is this week’s Changemaker.

New Employment Program Welcomed

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -  Jobs Australia, the peak body for Not for Profit employment services, has welcomed the start of jobactive, the Federal Government’s new program to get unemployed people back to work.

Partnership to Boost Employment Outcomes

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -  Not for Profits Settlement Services International and Social Enterprises Sydney have announced that they have joined forces to offer social enterprise services.

Aussies Not Saving Enough for Retirement

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -  One in five Australian workers expect to continue working into their 70s, according to the findings of new research from recruitment specialists Randstad.

NDIS Approval High

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 2nd July 2015 -  On the second anniversary of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a new annual review shows participant satisfaction remains very high with 95 per cent of people rating their NDIS experience as “good” or “very good”.

$41 Billion Charity Pledge

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 2nd July 2015 -  A Saudi Prince has made one of the biggest philanthropic pledges ever, vowing to give away his entire $41 billion fortune.

Asylum Seeker Workers to Ignore New Laws

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 2nd July 2015 -  A group of more than 40 former and current detention centre workers have written to the Abbott Government saying they will ignore controversial new secrecy laws.

Australians Abandoning Volunteering?

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 30th June 2015 -  New ABS data shows volunteering rates in Australia are declining for the first time in almost 20 years with 75 per cent of people surveyed saying they feel too rushed or pressed for time.

ACNC Could Investigate Church of Scientology

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 30th June 2015 -  The national charity regulator has told an Australian Senator that it has the power to investigate allegations of abuse within the Church of Scientology and review its charity status.

Public Consultation on Limiting FBT Concessions

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 30th June 2015 -  The Federal Treasury has released a consultation paper on limiting fringe benefits tax concessions on salary packaged entertainment benefits which affect the Not for Profit sector.

Facebook Content that Works for NFPs

Hot Topic

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 30th June 2015 -  Recent PhD research has has revealed the Facebook content that works best for Aussie Not for Profits, writes Karen Sutherland.

5 Must-Dos for Surviving a Volatile Environment

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 30th June 2015 -  A new chapter in the story of the Not for Profit sector is being drafted. How do small to medium organisations ensure they’re written into the script, asks Julie Nyland and Tanya Merinda, from BNG NGO Services Online.
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