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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:

Finances of 23,000 Charities Made Public

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 29th April 2015 -  For the first time the financial information of nearly 23,000 Australian charities has been released to the public.

NFPs Condemn Indonesian Executions

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 29th April 2015 -  Amnesty International has condemned the executions of convicted drug smugglers, Australians Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran and six other prisoners overnight describing the killings as “a senseless and tragic waste”.

Disability Housing Crisis Report

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th April 2015 -  The NDIS advocacy Not for Profit, Every Australian Counts, has launched a report warning of a massive disability housing shortfall within the next five years.

Aussie NFPs Come to Nepal’s Aid

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th April 2015 -  The Australian Not for Profit sector has geared up to support the people of Nepal after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake killed more than 4,000 people over the weekend.

Partnership Benefits for People with Disabilities and Their Carers

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th April 2015 -  Mutually beneficial partnerships between people with disabilities and support workers can play a fundamental role in the positive nurturing of life chances for people with disabilities, writes author and disability researcher Dr Peter Gibilisco.

Responsible Voluntourism Campaign to “End Humanitarian Douchery”

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th April 2015 -  An international campaign using humour to raise awareness of the “dark side” of voluntourism is gaining traction.

Food for Thought

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 27th April 2015 -  Jason Hincks is the CEO of Foodbank, Australia's largest food relief charity. The Not for Profit, non-denominational organisation acts as a conduit between the food and grocery industry and over 2,500 charities that provide emergency relief in the form of food and groceries in the community. Hincks is this week’s Changemaker.

Australia’s Most Attractive Employers

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 27th April 2015 -  The agency responsible for implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been voted as one of the most attractive places to work in Australia.

Call for Aussie Campaign to Tackle Mental Health Stigma

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 27th April 2015 -  Mental health organisation SANE Australia has called for a five year coordinated national campaign to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, particularly in the workplace.

Not for Profits Offered Workplace Mental Health Training

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 27th April 2015 -  Australian Not for Profits are being offered heavily-subsidised mental health workplace training sessions by beyondblue.

NFP Sector Unites for Asylum Seekers

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 24th April 2015 -  More than 100 Australian organisations have called for an immediate moratorium on the transfer of asylum seekers to Nauru and Manus Island until their safety can be guaranteed.

Tasmania’s Volunteer Peak Fights for Funding Survival

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd April 2015 -  An Queensland organisation has been funded by the Department of Social Services to deliver volunteer services to Tasmania instead of the long-standing local peak body, the Senate inquiry into the Government’s welfare tender process has been told.
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