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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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New Labor Govt to Inquire Into Disability Care Abuse

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  Victoria’s newly elected Labor Government says it will move quickly to undertake a thorough Parliamentary Inquiry into the systemic failures in Victoria’s disability care system.

Open for Business – Not If You’re a Charity!

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  The message we are told is that ‘Australia is open for business’, but the sector that employs over 1 million Australians is still struggling with pre-federation barriers and red tape, writes the CEO of Community Council for Australia, David Crosbie.

Disability Housing Partnership

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  Two major Queensland Not for Profits, Horizon Housing and Endeavour Foundation, have joined forces to tackle homelessness amongst people living with disabilities by increasing affordable housing for at risk people.

More Cuts to Foreign Aid Unthinkable – NFPs

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  Amid growing speculation of further foreign aid cuts, Australia’s aid agency peak body and Not for Profits working in the field have warned of potentially devastating consequences for current relief efforts, describing further cuts as ‘unthinkable’.

Delivering Wins for Philanthropy

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  Philanthropy Australia has delivered a submission to the re-established Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership, setting out some early wins which can help grow philanthropy in Australia, writes Krystian Seibert, Policy & Research Manager with Philanthropy Australia.

One Click Crowdfunding

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  With many charities ramping up their fundraising campaigns over Christmas, an Australian crowdfunding platform has introduced a new way for organisations to tap into the giving spirit.

Ebola Aid Workers Facing Stigma

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  Australian aid workers helping to fight the stem of the Ebola virus in West Africa claim that stigma and fear are hindering the outbreaks containment.

8 Factors When Choosing A Volunteer Experience

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  The foundation of a successful international engagement, whether as a contractor, skills-based volunteer or employee, starts with the quality of the match writes Mark Horoszowski co-founder of social enterprise Moving Worlds.org.

Charity Overheads Worry Canadian Donors

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  A majority of Canadians say they will be giving to charity over the holiday season, but many are overly concerned that their donation will support overheads, according to a new survey.

Aussies Want Nuclear Weapons Ban – NFP Report

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 -  More than 80 per cent of Australians support a legally binding treaty to ban the use of nuclear weapons, according to new research on attitudes towards nuclear weapons released by Australian Red Cross.

NFP Employee Investment Failure – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 1st December 2014 -  A lack of investment in professional development opportunities for employees means the Not for Profit sector is not having as great an impact as it could, according to a new major report.

Crunching the Numbers

Changemaker

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 1st December 2014 -  As the new Head of SVA Consulting, Olivia Hilton says she wants to see all Not for Profit organisations measuring impact and using that data to improve. Hilton is this week’s Changemaker.
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