Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 13th July 2015 -
There is merit in the OECD's call for countries including Australia to review the minimum wage, writes Professor of Economics at University of Canberra, Phil Lewis, in this article originally published in The Conversation.
Lina Caneva, Monday, 13th July 2015 -
Daniel Madhavan was a mover and shaker in the private sector before turning his attention to one of the fastest growing issues in the Not for Profit sector, impact investing. Madhavan is this week’s Changemaker.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -
Jobs Australia, the peak body for Not for Profit employment services, has welcomed the start of jobactive, the Federal Government’s new program to get unemployed people back to work.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -
Not for Profits Settlement Services International and Social Enterprises Sydney have announced that they have joined forces to offer social enterprise services.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -
One in five Australian workers expect to continue working into their 70s, according to the findings of new research from recruitment specialists Randstad.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -
In November this year, Sarah Davies will leave her current role as CEO of the Reach Foundation to take on the position of CEO at Philanthropy Australia. Davies is this week’s Changemaker.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced the creation of the Ambassador for Mature Age Employment and the appointment of Susan Ryan AO to the position.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -
The Commonwealth Bank has released the first details of its community investment strategy, announcing that it will spend $50 million over the next three years on education in a bid to boost employment.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -
An Aboriginal group from Northern Queensland is hoping to boost employment opportunities for their community following an historic Federal Court ruling.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 22nd June 2015 -
A specialist youth employment academy, described as an Australian first, has been launched by a Melbourne entrepreneur to give young people a better chance of finding meaningful work.