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‘Why Australia Should Abandon the Refugee Convention’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 -  With the collapse of off-shore processing and the likely increase in boat arrivals into a politically charged environment, a cross-road may have been reached regarding asylum policy in Australia, according to Bob Birrell and Arienne Millbank.

When Bad Consultation Leads to Bad Policy

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st November 2011 -  CSI Blog | Governments around Australia need toreally listen to their constituents, and ensure that ‘ ‘consultation’ doesn’t become a decorative process to legitimise a predetermined set of action, says CEO of the Community Council for Austra

Volunteers in Aid Conference Provides Support

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th November 2011 -  International Volunteer Day will be celebrated at the second annual Volunteers in Aid conference and expo to be held in Melbourne on Friday 2nd December 2011.

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Why Reinvention is Important for the Social Sector

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th November 2011 -  There is a new buzzword in town – reinvention. Capitalism is being reinvented, so is management, and it has the Westpac Group's Kerry Graham wondering - should we reinvent the social sector?

Going beyond Movember: Facial Hair and Foreign Affairs

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th November 2011 -  As moustaches sprout on men around Australia taking part in Movember, The Conversation contributor Brett Goodin takes a look at the deep political and cultural connotations attached to facial hair in other parts of the world.

eBMS NFP Innovation – Less Than the Price of A Lollipop : Sponsored Article

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th November 2011 -  An innovative Melbourne based company, called eBMS has created a system that automates how Not for Profits operate for less than $0.60 per day per user.

Can Fitness Beat the Blues for Older Australians?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 10th November 2011 -  New research hopes to discover if jumping on a treadmill holds the key to reducing depression among older Australians and their carers.

Principles for a Coherent Refugee Policy: Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 8th November 2011 -  Australia must remain committed to processing and resettling those genuine refugees who reach our shores - regardless of the measures put in place to deter their arrival in the first place - says Fr Frank Brennan in this article from Eureka Street.

Saving Money to Save Lives in PNG: Report

Staff Reporter, Friday, 4th November 2011 -  The lives of 10 newborn children in Papua New Guinea could be saved every day by basic and cost effective measures delivered by local community health workers, according to a new report from the Burnet Institute and World Vision Australia.

Philanthropy Head Victorian Finalist in Australian of the Year

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd November 2011 -  Philanthropy Australia’s President, Bruce Bonyhady AM, has been nominated as one of four Victorian finalists for Australian of the Year.
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