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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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ACNC To Brief Charities Working Overseas

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 30th June 2015 -  The Australian charity regulator will brief charities on the heightened risk of sending money overseas that could be used to finance terrorism.

A New Podium for Change

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -  In November this year, Sarah Davies will leave her current role as CEO of the Reach Foundation to take on the position of CEO at Philanthropy Australia. Davies is this week’s Changemaker.

Government Creates Mature Age Employment Ambassador

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -  Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced the creation of the Ambassador for Mature Age Employment and the appointment of Susan Ryan AO to the position.

$50 Million for Education

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -  The Commonwealth Bank has released the first details of its community investment strategy, announcing that it will spend $50 million over the next three years on education in a bid to boost employment.

Historic Court Ruling Could Boost Indigenous Employment

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -  An Aboriginal group from Northern Queensland is hoping to boost employment opportunities for their community following an historic Federal Court ruling.

Targeted Social Investment Needed – Shorten

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 26th June 2015 -  Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten has used a community sector conference to criticise the Government’s approach to welfare policy and the recent Budget.

Private Capital Investment Needed to Expand Welfare System – Morrison

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 26th June 2015 -  Federal Minister for Social Services Scott Morrison has told the ACOSS National Conference that private capital investment in addressing social needs is the best approach to strengthening and expanding Australia’s welfare system.

HESTA Community Sector Awards Announced

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 26th June 2015 -  A West Australian Not for Profit dedicated to protecting an endangered Indigenous language has taken out the title of best organisation at the 2015 HESTA Community Sector Awards.

Taskforce Needed to Address Young People in Aged Care

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 25th June 2015 -  A Senate Inquiry report into the adequacy of residential care for young people with disability has highlighted the wasted potential of young people who are forced to live in nursing homes, writes Summer Foundation CEO Dr Di Winkler.

Why Gag Doctors in Detention Centres? What Are We Hiding?

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 25th June 2015 -  The Border Force Act due to come into operation on July 1 includes secrecy provisions which have potentially very far-reaching consequences, writes barrister and human rights activist Julian Burnside.

BLOG: Developing a Balanced Portfolio of Human & Financial Capital – Part 3

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 25th June 2015 -  Another strategy to mitigate against being too reliant on Government funding is to have a more balanced portfolio of human and financial capital, writes writes Doug Taylor from UnitingCare NSW & ACT in his series on how NFPs can stop being ‘hollowed out’ by Government.

Urgent Action Needed on Young People in Aged Care

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 25th June 2015 -  Urgent action is needed to dramatically improve the lives of young people with disability living in residential aged care across Australia, according to a Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee report.
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