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Human Rights Disability Forum Announced

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th July 2014 -  Human Rights Commissioner Susan Ryan has begun her term as Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner, announcing she will convene a National Disability Forum in September to meet with people with disabilities and their representative bodies.

Opinion

The NDIS One Year On

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th July 2014 -  As a national conference marking the first trial year of the NDIS is set to take place in August, the CEO of NFP service organisation St Laurence Community Services, Toby o’Connor, reflects on the challenges to providers and consumers after 12 mont

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The Crux of Change

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th July 2014 -  The aged, disability and home care sector is facing a new world in consumer directed care and a more corporate business model with many organisations well on track to adjust to the changes - but many are not, writes change management professional Cla

Opinion

McClure Review a Cause for Carers’ Concern

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 9th July 2014 -  The McClure Welfare Review’s interim report has revealed plans that could put more pressure on people with disability and carers, Australian Greens spokesperson on family and community services and disabilities Senator Rachel Siewert writes.

NDIS Rollout Risks – Bonyhady

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 9th July 2014 -  Rolling out the National Disability Insurance Scheme too fast risks driving up costs through inflation, the chairman of the board of the National Disability Insurance Agency, Dr Bruce Bonyhady has told the National Press Club in Canberra.

Scholarships Open for Women on NFP Boards

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 8th July 2014 -  A Victorian program that will offer 34 scholarships to women on Not for Profit boards to complete a Company Directors governance course is now open for applicants.

EVOLVING CHAIR: Helping the World’s Most Disadvantaged Children

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 8th July 2014 -  A desire to help the less fortunate led John Stewart to his work on Not for Profit boards. Stewart is now Chairman of UNICEF Australia and shares his insights in this month’s Evolving Chair.

Feds Release Replacement Options for Charity Regulator

Lina Caneva, Saturday, 5th July 2014 -  The Federal Government has released an Options Paper detailing proposals for the replacement of the charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) including self-reporting requirements and the role of the Australian

Anglicare Issues Child Abuse Apology

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd July 2014 -  Child welfare agency Anglicare Victoria has issued a public apology over claims of abuse of young children in its care, saying it is devastated by the incidents highlighted in the Children’s Court.
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