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Social Innovation for Sustainable Society

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 4th April 2017 -  A new institute hopes to channel digital technology to solve complex social issues and build a safer, more equitable society.
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NGO Communications Launches Specialised Services for Australia’s Third Sector

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd April 2017 -  Newly established consultancy, NGO Communications, is aiming to assist Australia’s not for profits and non-government organisations (NGOs) as they navigate an increasingly competitive funding environment.

Optus Hunt for Tech Solutions to Help Young People

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th March 2017 -  Telco giant Optus is on the hunt for technology solutions that will change the lives of young people, with the launch of its second annual Future Makers program.

NFP Harnessing Technology to Manage Mental Illness

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 30th March 2017 -  An Australian not for profit has launched a new app that hopes to revolutionise the way episodes of mania are managed by using every day technology to allow for earlier detection.

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Changing Democracy From the Ground Up

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 29th March 2017 -  An online platform is working to bridge the gap between government and people passionate about the issues that politicians get to make decisions about.

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More Than A One Night Stand

Wendy Williams, Monday, 27th March 2017 -  Jamie Green is the founder of social enterprise One Night Stand Sleepwear which supports young people sleeping rough. He is this week’s Changemaker.

NFPs Stuck in Digital Service Swamp

Ellie Cooper, Friday, 10th March 2017 -  Australian organisations, including not for profits, are suffering a “digital confidence” crisis, according to new research.
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Hack for Humanity Helps Missing Persons

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 8th March 2017 -  A world-first practical guide of what to do when someone goes missing has been given a helping hand by a team of cutting-edge developers, designers, marketers and entrepreneurs volunteering to “hack for humanity”.
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The Harwood Public Innovators Labs In Australia

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 1st March 2017 -  The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation will be in Australia in March for two Public Innovation Labs for people who seek to change conditions in communities and help solve community problems.
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How to Nail a Rebrand from the Get-Go

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 22nd February 2017 -  Rebranding an organisation is a mammoth but worthwhile task, writes marketing and community engagement expert Marissa Brown.
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