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National Conference to Examine Australia’s Broadband Future

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 11th August 2011 - The Australian Communication Consumer Action Network is to examine Australia’s broadband future at its upcoming National Conference in Sydney.

Sweeping Disability Reforms: Gillard Backs NDIS

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 10th August 2011 - Australia is set to get a National Disability Insurance Scheme following the Gillard Government’s release of the Productivity Commission’s report into disability care and support.

Charities Join Outcry Over Malaysia Swap Deal

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 9th August 2011 - Not for Profit organisations have joined the public outcry this week against the Government’s decision to send refugees – and in particular unaccompanied minors - to Malaysia under a refugee swap deal.

Major Overhaul of Aged Care Funding Recommended

Staff Reporter, Monday, 8th August 2011 - A major overhaul of the way aged care in Australia is financed has been recommended as part of the Productivity Commission’s report into aged care.

Feds Formally Appoint Full Time Race Discrimination Commissioner

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th August 2011 - The Federal Government has formally appointed Dr Helen Szoke as Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner in a full-time role.

Carers Benefit from Government’s New National Strategy

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th August 2011 - Australia's 2.6 million carers will receive improved recognition and support following the launch of the Gillard Government's National Carer Strategy.

Another Charity Denied DGR Status

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th August 2011 - Another charity has been denied Deductible Gift Recipient status by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal which ruled that Krishnamurti Australia Inc. is not a health promotion charity.

VCOSS Congress Examines the ‘State of the State’

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 3rd August 2011 - The 2011 VCOSS Congress - to be held in Melbourne on Friday, August 5th - aims to explore what a changing social and political landscape means for disadvantaged people and communities, and the Not for Profit sector itself.

Disability Sector Eagerly Awaiting Landmark Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 3rd August 2011 - Disability groups are eagerly awaiting the public release of the Final Report by the Productivity Commission into Disability Care and Support, which was presented to the Federal Government on July 31st.

Major Crackdown on Disability Support Pension

Staff Reporter, Monday, 1st August 2011 - With new Impairment Tables estimated to drastically reduce the number of people receiving the Disability Support Pension, the Government is being urged to ensure people are not just pushed onto lower paying allowances.

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