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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:

Toxic Boss at Work? Here Are Some Tips for Coping

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd March 2015 -  New research has found even one or two toxic behaviours by a manager can significantly harm the mental health of employees. Paula Brough, Professor and Director, Social and Organisational Psychology Research Unit at Griffith University and Vicki Webster, a PhD Candidate at Griffith University, share their top tips for coping with a toxic manager in this article originally published in The Conversa

Former PM Malcolm Fraser Dies

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 20th March 2015 -  Former Australian Prime Minister and champion of asylum seeker rights, Malcolm Fraser, died today at the age of 84.

Desperate Need of Reform DSS Tendering – CCA

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 19th March 2015 -  There is a dog’s breakfast of approaches to human service contracting across Federal Government agencies and a desperate need for reform of Department of Social Services tendering practices, according to a submission being finalised by Not for Profit sector peak body, Community Council for Australia.

Collective Impact’s $1m Search Finds Burnie

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 19th March 2015 -  Burnie, a small port city on the north west coast of Tasmania has been selected to receive up to $1 million of support from a pioneering group of funders who are backing a new approach to tackling some of Australia’s most complex social problems.

Need to Interrupt Cycle of Family Violence – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 19th March 2015 -  Instant jail terms, or flash incarceration, for perpetrators who do not comply with court orders is one of a range of recommendations to break the cycle of family violence outlined in a major new RMIT University report.

The Battle of the Internet Superpowers

Hot Topic

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 19th March 2015 -  60 per cent of people are not connected to the internet, and there’s an emerging ‘Space Race’ to close the global digital divide. Digital marketing expert Richenda Vermeulen discusses the efforts from Google and Facebook, and why Not for Profits should pay attention.

Reform of the Federation – Housing & Homelessness

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 17th March 2015 -  The Commonwealth appears determined to end its involvement in housing, based on its behaviour since coming to office, however, there are numerous ways it could consider improving the respective roles of itself and State/Territory Governments, writes Adrian Pisarski from National Shelter.

Scam Charities Swoop in After Cyclone Pam

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 17th March 2015 -  Fake charities have been set up in the wake of Cyclone Pam which has devastated the islands of Vanuatu in an attempt to scam money out of caring donors, the national charity regulator has warned.

Charities Caught in Web of Red Tape

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 17th March 2015 -  The old maxim of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ must surely apply to keeping the national charity regulator, writes Alex Malley chief executive of CPA Australia - one of the world's largest accounting bodies.

Company Introduces Global Maternity Policy

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th March 2015 -  A major telecommunications company has announced that it will become one of the first organisations in the world to introduce a mandatory minimum global maternity policy.

Employee Engagement Top Issue – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th March 2015 -  Lack of employee engagement is the top issue currently facing 87 per cent of HR and business leaders, up from 79 per cent last year, according to global professional services firm Deloitte.

Using Technology for Change

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th March 2015 -  As a Trustee of the Telematics Trust, which aims to use technology to transform lives through learning for the cultural, social and economic benefits of Victorians, and the co-founder a mobile software design and app development company, Danny Gorog has a passion for cutting edge technology. Gorog is this week’s Changemaker.
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