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Community Veteran to Lead New Peak Body

Staff Reporter, Monday, 18th November 2013 -  Community and public sector “veteran” Paul Linossier has been appointed to lead the national Foundation to Prevent Violence Against Women and their Children.

Government’s First Step To Employment Reform

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th November 2013 -  The Federal Coalition Government has announced three measures to cut red tape and reform Australia’s employment system, however Australia’s peak body for Not for Profit employment organisations says there’s still a way to go.

Migrant Unemployment Higher Than Reported

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th November 2013 -  Official unemployment figures do not reflect the true extent of joblessness among emerging communities, leading migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Chief Executive Officer Cath Scarth has told a conference.

Meditation App NFP Names Top Board

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th November 2013 -  The Australian Not for Profit that set up the Mindfulness Meditation App Smiling Mind has named a high profile board with the goal of making Smiling Mind part of the Australian curriculum by 2020.

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Marketer Gets Behind Social Enterprise

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th November 2013 -  Armed with the ultimate goal of proving profit for purpose is not only great for social impact, but an effective way of doing business, says Bridie Ritchie who has co-founded Halfglassfull, a creative marketing agency with a social mission.

Work Struggle for Those with Disabilities & Diabetes

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -  Almost half of Australians who have a disability and diabetes say they are permanently unable to work, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Australia’s Becoming a More Skilled Nation – Review

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -  More than half of working-age Australians have a higher level qualification, placing the nation ninth among OECD countries, a recent Council of Australian Governments Reform Council review has found.

‘Hybrid Teleworkers’ Produce Better Outcomes – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -  Employees who work from home one to three days per week are more productive than those who trek into work everyday, a study has revealed.

Grants Open for QLD Disadvantaged Students

Staff Reporter, Monday, 28th October 2013 -  Queensland community training organisations providing programs for disadvantaged mature-age students are urged to apply for funding under the second round of the Queensland Government’s $47 million Community Learning program.

‘Busy’ Workers Skip Meals – Survey

Staff Reporter, Monday, 28th October 2013 -  Millions of Australians are skipping lunch because they are too busy at work, a survey has revealed.
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