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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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Showing Some Sole

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th February 2015 -  As the founder and Chairperson of The Butterfly Movement Ltd, trading as Soles4Souls Australia, Dalice Kennedy is working hard to give people around the world a strong footing. Kennedy is this week’s Changemaker.

Not for Profits Harnessed for Federal Employment Program

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th February 2015 -  For the first time in Australia 11 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder have begun traineeships designed to harness their unique abilities at the Department of Human Services in Adelaide.

Bank Aims to Boost Gender Diversity

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th February 2015 -  National Australia Bank has created a new internship program specifically designed for female university students to attract more women to traditionally male-dominated careers in the global markets.

Telstra Sheds 78 More Jobs

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th February 2015 -  Telecommunications giant Telstra is set to shed 78 jobs with the majority coming from a regional Victorian town.

New Alliance for People With Disability

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 6th February 2015 -  Disability advocates have welcomed an announcement that the Federal Government will establish the National Cross Disability Alliance.

Global Trust in NGOs Falling

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 6th February 2015 -  Global trust in Non-Government Organisations is falling and Australia is not immune, according to a major report.

Australian First Impact Investment Policy

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 5th February 2015 -  The NSW Government has become the first in Australia to launch a Social Impact Investment Policy and establish an Office of Social Impact Investment.

$1.1 Million in Grants for Rural and Regional Communities

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 5th February 2015 -  The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has announced that its six grant programs are making more than $1.1 million available to rural, regional and remote communities.

Less Than Two Weeks Until FIA Fundraising Conference

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 5th February 2015 -  Time is running out to get tickets to the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) 38th International Fundraising Conference, held in Brisbane, from 18 to 20 February 2015.

Harvard on Offer for NFP CEOs

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Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 5th February 2015 -  Applications are open for an annual fellowship that will see three CEOs from Victorian Not for Profits given funded places to study at Harvard Business School.

Abbott Dumps Paid Parental Leave Scheme

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 3rd February 2015 -  In a speech that came at a critical point in his leadership, Prime Minister Tony Abbott told the National Press Club in Canberra that he would scrap the Federal Government's paid parental leave scheme, conceding that “what’s desirable is not always doable”.

Number of Aussies on Newstart at Record High

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 2nd February 2015 -  The number of Australians on welfare payments is increasing with the number of people on Newstart for more than 12 months at its highest level ever.
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