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The Internet’s Positive Effect on Civil Society

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th May 2011 -  The latest ANUpoll shows that far from increasing social isolation because users are in front of a computer screen, the Internet is actually having a positive effect on civil society.

Queensland Volunteers – Not Long Term

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th May 2011 -  Just one week after thousands of Queenslanders registered as volunteers to assist in the floods cleanup, the vast majority that were contacted were not prepared to volunteer according to Queensland’s peak volunteering body.

Opinion

Lack of NFP “Harmonisation“ Intolerable – Fitzgerald

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th May 2011 -  Charities Inquiry Productivity Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald says it is almost intolerable that three years on from the commencement of the Not for Profit reform process there is still no ‘harmonisation’ of fundraising laws around Australia.

Ebay Acquires MissionFish

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th May 2011 -  The popular online auction website, eBay, has acquired MissionFish, the Not for Profit behind eBay's Giving Works program.

Aged Care Sector Needs Single, Unified Body: Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th May 2011 -  A new report calls for the creation of a single aged care authority in Australia to act on behalf of the sector.

Nominations Open for National Disability Awards

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th May 2011 -  Australians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations that make a positive contribution to the lives of people with disability for the fifth annual National Disability Awards.

Community Sector Leaders to Provide Input on Carbon Assistance

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd May 2011 -  With the Gillard Government committing the bulk of carbon price revenue to assisting households, a working group of community sector leaders has been set up to provide advice on how this can best be achieved.

Sector Crisis Meeting On Budget

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th April 2011 -  Leading community service and consumer groups - including Australia's major charities, disability organisations, representatives of single parents, and people who are long term unemployed - are meeting in Canberra today amid growing concerns over bud

Cancer “Giving” – Donors Urged to be Strategic

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th April 2011 -  A new report from Canada uncovers major discrepancies in cancer funding levels across the country and calls on donors to be more strategic in their giving.
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