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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:

Sickies Costing Businesses $33 Billion – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 17th November 2014 -  Australian employees are taking almost 10 sick days per year, costing businesses a record $33 billion in payroll costs and lost productivity, a new survey has found.

Westpac Awards Recognise NFP Leaders

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 17th November 2014 -  Not for Profit leaders from across Australia have been named as the winners in the 2014 Westpac Community Leaders Awards.

$75 Million Jobs Plan Not Perfect – NFPs

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 17th November 2014 -  Victorian Not for Profits have welcomed a $75 million Coalition promise to support businesses employ young Victorians who have been without a job for six months, but have said that the plan does not go far enough.

NFPs Leading the Way on Gender Equality

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 17th November 2014 -  Not for Profits have been recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, making the inaugural list of Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holders with 76 organisations making the cut.

Philanthropy Australia CEO Resigns

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th November 2014 -  The CEO of Philanthropy Australia Louise Walsh has resigned after only two years in the top job.

Impact 25 – NFP Sector to Decide Most Influential

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th November 2014 -  Pro Bono Australia has launched the inaugural Impact 25, asking the Not for Profit sector to name the most influential people in Australia’s social economy.

Financial Framework for Disability Services Launched

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th November 2014 -  A National Costing and Pricing Framework for Disability Services has been released to help mission driven organisations understand the cost of service delivery and to help them plan effectively for the NDIS.

Call for G20 Inclusive Growth Target – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th November 2014 -  A new Not for Profit report reveals that nearly one billion more people would be better off should Prime Minister Tony Abbott rally G20 Leaders to adopt an inclusive growth target to reduce inequality.

Fronting Up to Disability Issues in the Victorian Election

Analysis

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th November 2014 -  Calling all political parties, there’s an election coming up. Where are the real policies for Victorians with disabilities asks systemic advocate for inclusive practices, Tricia Malowney.

Changing Sector Means NFPs Need to Adapt

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th November 2014 -  Not for Profits will need to adapt to the changing funding environment and the new world of consumer-directed care in order to flourish and survive, writes Senator Mitch Fifield, the Federal Assistant Minister for Social Services.

A NFP Chair’s Compass – New Guide

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th November 2014 -  The Association of Chairs, a UK peak body, has marked its first anniversary by publishing a guide specifically for chairs of charities to highlight the unique role they play in their organisations.

Volunteers in Emergency Management

Opinion

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 13th November 2014 -  What's the relationship between formal and informal volunteers in emergency management asks Adrienne Picone the CEO Volunteering Tasmania.
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