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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
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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Spotlight on Wealthy Tax Cheats

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th April 2015 -  The Australian Taxation Office has announced a new targeted campaign to ensure wealthy Australians and their private groups do not dodge their tax obligations.

Aged and Disability Work Discrimination Inquiry

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th April 2015 -  A national inquiry has been launched by the Australian Human Rights Commission into employment discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with a Disability.

Creating His Own Change

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th April 2015 -  As the father of a child with autism and the founder of an autism organisation, Dr James Morton has built a reputation as a tireless worker for the community. A recent recipient of an Order of Australia medal, Dr Morton is this week’s Changemaker.

Schools to Avoid ACNC Reporting

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 17th April 2015 -  The Australian charity regulator has announced that non-Government schools will no longer need to provide it with any financial information.

ACOSS Push On Tax Reform Fix

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th April 2015 -  Not for Profit welfare peak body, ACOSS has released a report calling for tax reform to fix the Federal Budget including a deal on negative gearing tax breaks.

First Venture Philanthropy Fund for WA

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th April 2015 -  Western Australia’s first dedicated venture philanthropy fund has launched with the aim of raising at least $2 million in philanthropic funds over the next two years.

Human Rights Arts & Film Festival Launches

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th April 2015 -  The 2015 Human Rights Arts & Film Festival is about to launch - kicking off in Melbourne in May and delivering one of the biggest programs to date.

Sponsorship Investment vs. The Power of ‘Brand Equity’

Hot Topic

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th April 2015 -  Sponsorship expert Abby Clemence explores how leveraging a corporate partner’s brand power can provide big opportunities for smaller Not for Profits and charities.

Using Design Thinking in the Social Sector

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th April 2015 -  Innovate, inspire, deliver and delight; this is what the Social Sector does so well. Stephen Cox, who works with Westpac’s Digital Customer experience team, adopts a similar mantra.

Diversity, Not Just a Buzz Word

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th April 2015 -  Diversity isn't just a “buzz word” or nod to political correctness - it has real, tangible value for society, writes CEO of Settlement Services International, Violet Roumeliotis.

Teens Rule Social Media – NFP Report

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th April 2015 -  Almost a quarter of all American teenagers go online “almost constantly,” facilitated by the widespread availability of smartphones, according to a new national Not for Profit survey.

NFPs Call for Release of Mental Health Review

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 15th April 2015 -  Key mental health Not for Profits have called for the full release of the leaked National Mental Health Commission’s Review into Australia’s mental health services.
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