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Winners of the HESTA Community Sector Awards.

Recognising The Community Sector’s Unsung Heroes

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -  Community sector leaders who have made a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged Australians are in the spotlight, with nominations open for the 2018 HESTA Community Sector Awards.
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Australia’s SDG Report Card Shows Commitment to the Goals

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -  Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a “true global blueprint for a sustainable future for our planet, our communities, our families and our economies”, in the nation’s first report card on the goal

Opinion

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Effective Charity Involves a Balancing Act

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -  At a time when our society feels out of balance, Australia needs charities which are not only effective but also confident in who they are, writes Krystian Seibert.

Around the World

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Trump Sued For Using Charity as ‘Little More Than A Checkbook’

Wendy Williams, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  The New York attorney general is suing President Donald Trump's charitable foundation along with its directors – the president, his sons Eric and Donald Jr. and daughter Ivanka – accusing them of “extensive and persistent” violations of state

Changemaker

Alice Wojcik

Empowering Refugee and Migrant Children in Australia

Luke Michael, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  Alice Wojcik is the CEO and founder of the Refugee Migrant Children Centre (RMCC), a charity helping to empower refugee and migrant children to create their own opportunities. She is this week’s Changemaker.
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The Need for Leadership to Address White Supremacy in the NGO Sector

Luke Michael, Thursday, 14th June 2018 -  Charities and not for profits need to show leadership to address the issue of white supremacy in the NGO sector, a prominent Aboriginal writer and activist believes.
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Why the Social Sector Should Tap into People’s ‘Enormous Capacity for Empathy’

Luke Michael, Thursday, 14th June 2018 -  The social sector should tap into people’s “enormous capacity for empathy” when looking to build an effective campaign, according to one of the key figures behind Australia’s successful marriage equality campaign.
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Recognising Risk Through the Lens of Change Management

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th June 2018 -  David Rosenbaum introduces the OPTIMUM NFP Risk Management Framework Consulting.
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A New Era of Evidence-Based Giving

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th June 2018 -  Your not for profit does life-changing work. But could it be better? And how should you report impact to donors?

Changemaker

Janelle Goulding

Providing Housing for Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence

Luke Michael, Monday, 11th June 2018 -  Janelle Goulding is the CEO of Address Housing, a specialist housing provider for women and children affected by domestic violence. She is this week’s Changemaker.
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