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What the social sector will be looking for in the 2022 federal budget

Wendy Williams, Monday, 28th March 2022 -  We speak to sector leaders to find out what the for-purpose sector would like to see in the federal budget and where they think the priorities should lie.

Program helping register First Nations births on last legs

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 16th February 2022 -  With funding due to run out at the end of the month, Pathfinders Australia is pleading for external funds to keep their doors open 
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How to win friends and influence government

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 22nd February 2021 -  A new report shares advice on how charities can improve their relationship with all levels of government  

Opinion

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Yes, older Australians need more home-care funding. But these dribs and drabs only make a dent in the waiting list

Contributor, Thursday, 17th December 2020 -  The federal government has announced $850 million for 10,000 additional home-care packages, as part of $1 billion for aged care. Here's why that's not nearly enough.

Opinion

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Politics and the power of collaboration

David Crosbie, Thursday, 10th December 2020 -  As political considerations are becoming a more prominent factor in government decision-making, the focus of the charities sector needs to be more about collective action, writes David Crosbie.

Opinion

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Charities as drivers of employment, productivity, and growth

David Crosbie, Thursday, 26th November 2020 -  If governments were primarily focused on boosting employment and maximising investment in job creation, creating more employment for people in charities would be one of their highest priorities, writes David Crosbie.
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NSW government pledges support for disability advocacy

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 18th November 2020 -  Advocacy funding was due to end in June next year    
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Funding uncertainty causing headaches for NFP sector

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 11th November 2020 -  New analysis shows charities desperately desire greater funding flexibility and certainty
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Community sector celebrates equal pay renewal

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 14th October 2020 -  “This is a testament to the work of advocates, as well as the leadership of Minister Ruston, that this was achieved,” a community sector leader says.  
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Up to 12,000 community sector jobs at risk due to funding uncertainty

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 9th September 2020 -  The federal government says it is in “active discussions” with the sector about the funding deal     
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