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GetUp! Wins Landmark High Court Challenge

Staff Reporter, Friday, 6th August 2010 -  Not for Profit political advocacy group GetUp! has won its bid to have the Electoral Act amended, with the High Court ordering that 100,000 people to be added to the electoral roll before the August 21 election.

Understanding the Modern Volunteer

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th August 2010 -  What does the modern volunteer look like? The upcoming Volunteering Australia National Conference will examine the modern volunteer and the critical issues around their community involvement.

National Volunteer Funding Recipients Announced

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th July 2010 -  Volunteer-based emergency service organisations, RSL clubs and Meals on Wheels are the big winners in the Federal Government's latest volunteer grants program.

SA Volunteer Figures ‘Extraordinary’

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th July 2010 -  Research by a private consultancy for the South Australian Government has put the State's volunteering figures at almost double the national average.

More Funds for Golden Gurus

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th July 2010 -  The Federal Government has released a second round of funding for the national volunteer mentoring program, Golden Gurus, totalling $500,000.

NFPs Spend Big on Community Services

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 24th June 2010 -  Organisations spend $25 billion on community services, with Not for Profits leading the way according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

US Volunteer Numbers Jump

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 16th June 2010 -  A new report shows the greatest spike in American volunteers since 2003

Skilled Volunteers – Waiting for Opportunities

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th May 2010 -  The "Clever Ideas" Forum has been told that there are hundreds of skilled volunteers waiting for opportunities with Not for Profit organisations - the trick is to tap into them.
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