Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 31st March 2015 -
Despite the tough funding environment facing the Australian Not for Profit sector it’s time to start talking about and investing in the exploration of sustainable business models, writes NFP strategy expert George Liacos.
Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 31st March 2015 -
The NSW peak advocate for housing justice, Shelter NSW, says it will work with the re-elected Coalition Government to honor the Premier’s campaign pledge to establish a new fund of up to a billion dollars to help finance new social and affordable housing.
Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 31st March 2015 -
Australia’s payday lending industry has been urged to get on the front foot and take steps to show it is committed to responsible lending in the wake of a damning ABC Four Corners investigation.
Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 31st March 2015 -
The Abbott Government will provide 150 extra scholarships for young carers in an attempt to get them back into school.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th March 2015 -
Australia’s tax system must be redesigned and strengthened so that people contribute to the cost of services according to their ability to pay, claims welfare peak body, the Australian Council of Social Service.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th March 2015 -
As the founder and Chair of The Nappy Collective, Sandra Jacobs has helped deliver more than 220,000 nappies to families in need. Jacobs is this week’s Changemaker.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th March 2015 -
Australia’s lowest paid workers could receive almost $1500 extra every year if a push for an increase in the minimum wage is approved.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th March 2015 -
The Abbott Government must deliver on its promise to create an effective and sustainable jobs plan for all Australians, according to the National Welfare Rights Network.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th March 2015 -
Inspirational Workplaces, an organisational psychology consultancy, is offering free 12 month leadership development programs to six high-potential, young Australians.
Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 27th March 2015 -
Many Australian and New Zealand Not for Profits are facing significant IT challenges that are impacting their overall productivity, according to the results of a new survey by Infoxchange, Connecting Up and Techsoup New Zealand.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 26th March 2015 -
The Federal Government has reinstated national legal aid assistance, guaranteeing current funding levels for the next two years.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 26th March 2015 -
Businessman David Gonski has warned that Australian philanthropists need to inject greater precision and diligence into their giving - and that Not for Profits may need to “work harder” to leverage that.
