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Charity Reporting Regime – Not A Level Playing Field

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 24th October 2017 -  The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has weighed in on the complexity of the financial reporting regime for Australian charities in a new report, describing it as “overly complex and inconsistent” and saying it “fails to promote the
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Shining a Light on Faith-Based Governance

Wendy Williams, Friday, 20th October 2017 -  The governance challenges facing faith-based organisations are coming under scrutiny in an upcoming conference set to coincide with the delivery of the report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Corporate Pro Bono Programs Developing Leaders

Contributor, Thursday, 19th October 2017 -  Developing those people who will lead tomorrow’s companies and not-for-profit organisations has never been more important, according the Resonate Consulting in the lead up to the Asia Pacific Pro Bono Summit in Sydney in November.
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State Asthma Foundations Merge to Form National Health Charity

Wendy Williams, Monday, 16th October 2017 -  A group of state asthma foundations have merged to form a new national health charity in a bid to provide nationwide support for people with asthma in the face of an increasingly competitive fundraising landscape.

Court Hears Ex-Hockeyroo Faked Cancer Letters to Defraud Charity

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 11th October 2017 -  National charity Redkite said it “acted immediately” to terminate the employment of former Hockeyroo goalkeeper, Kate Hubble, who pleaded guilty in a Sydney court last week to making and using false documents to obtain financial advantage.
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It’s Time to Embrace the Change and Drive Innovation

Contributor, Tuesday, 10th October 2017 -  Akolade offer tips on what not for profits can do to put their organisation in a better position, ahead of the upcoming Australia’s Not-for-Profit Leaders Forum.

A ‘Flash Mob’ Farewell for McGregor Lowndes

Lina Caneva, Monday, 9th October 2017 -  A university “flash mob” and a scholarship legacy were the highlights of the recent farewell for internationally acclaimed not-for-profit sector researcher and mentor Myles McGregor-Lowndes, who retired from his day job of 35 years.
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Trio of Organisations Lose Charity Status Following Investigation

Wendy Williams, Friday, 6th October 2017 -  A charity run by convicted money launderer Carl Trad has had its charity status revoked by the national charity regulator, following investigations into its activities and operations.
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Mindful Leadership Forum Set to Inspire New Era of Australian Leaders

Contributor, Thursday, 5th October 2017 -  Australia’s premier leadership event, the Mindful Leadership Forum, in Sydney in November, will inspire a new era of leadership grounded in self-awareness, authenticity and compassion.

Opinion

Beyond the Program Epitaph

David Crosbie, Thursday, 28th September 2017 -  Across Australia there are many beacons of excellence, lighthouse programs showing the way in so many communities. Unfortunately, most will not last, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie, as he offers seven ways to extend program
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