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The Future of Philanthropically-Funded Journalism Uncertain

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd April 2012 -  Despite rapid growth in the number of non-profit investigative centres in the United States and many fine examples of quality journalism by such centres, uncertainty remains over the longer-term sustainability of philanthropically-funded journalism,

Inaugural National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards Announced

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd March 2012 -  Seven community organisations from across Australia, including Kids Under Cover, have been recognised for their work in preventing and addressing homelessness at the inaugural National Homelessness Services Achievement awards in Canberra today.

Social Impact Bonds: New Winds of Change in Canada

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th March 2012 -  One of my least favourite school exercises (and this is a crowded field) was returning to the classroom after summer vacation and being asked by my teacher to write an essay on “My Holiday”.

Reports Point to High Cost of Work Related Injuries

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 -  Two new reports published by Safe Work Australia show that despite Australia recording its lowest number of work-related deaths since 2003-04, the total cost of work-related injury, illness and disease can now be assessed at more than $60 billion.

Micro Finance Proving a Success in Australia – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 -  New research into micro finance, which is often associated with developing countries, shows that it can make a real and meaningful difference to Australians and the Australian economy.

Opinion

Can Financial Planning Provide Social Value?

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 -  Professor Peter Shergold discusses the advantages of financial planning in his latest blog for the Centre for Social Impact.

Social Impact of Innovative Women Has Long History in Australia

Staff Reporter, Friday, 9th March 2012 -  Gina Anderson is the Philanthropy Fellow at the Centre for Social Impact. In this post from the CSI blog, Gina examines Australia's history of women and social enterpris.

New Research to Target Obesity and Tobacco

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th March 2012 -  Community issues around obesity and tobacco will be investigated by the Cancer Council of Victoria after being awarded two major research grants from the Australian National Preventive Health Agency (ANPHA).

New Homeless are Older, Single Women – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th March 2012 -  Within a generation, the majority of Sydney’s homeless will consist of mainly older, single women, a new report has revealed.

Public Sector Innovation: The View from Torquay

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st March 2012 -  Last week CISCO and CSI partnered to host the second Australian New Zealand Public Sector Summit. We were supported by Telstra. The Summit is held at Torquay in Victoria. Fifty of Australia’s most senior and forward-looking public servants are s
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