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Confidence & The Future: Survey of Australian Not for Profits

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd March 2011 -  Philanthropist, social entrepreneur and Australian of the Year, Simon McKeon outlined the top issues he believes will shape the Not for Profit sector in 2011 to Pro Bono Australia readers. Now it’s the sector’s chance to share its thoughts on wha

Productivity Commission Recommends National Disability Insurance Scheme

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 1st March 2011 -  The Productivity Commission has released its draft report as part of its inquiry into care and support for people with disability, recommending the establishment of a National Disability Insurance Scheme.

FIA Calls for Independent NFP Regulator

Staff Reporter, Monday, 28th February 2011 -  The Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) has called on the Federal Government to establish an independent regulator for the Not for Profit sector, rejecting the proposed plan for the regulator to be established within the taxation department.

More Funds for Vic NFP Flood Relief

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 24th February 2011 -  The Gillard Government will provide an additional $261,000 of Emergency Relief funding to help community and charitable organisations in areas affected by floods in Victoria.

Pilot to Connect Disadvantaged with Financial Services

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st February 2011 -  Five Community Finance Organisations are the first to be funded under a new initiative to give disadvantaged Australians access to financial services.

Victory on Rental Affordability Scheme

Staff Reporter, Friday, 18th February 2011 -  Welfare groups and the Greens are claiming victory in their bid to save the National Rental Affordability Scheme, with the Government scrapping its proposed $264 million cuts to the program.

National Digital Inclusion Summit

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th February 2011 -  The Australian Not for Profit sector is being urged to take part in a national summit later this year on Digital Inclusion following the recommendations of a Connecting Communities report on the implications of broadband for Australia.

Volunteering Trends Toward the Internet & Young People

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th February 2011 -  A new report finds Australian volunteers have a growing preference for online volunteering and more young people want to get involved.
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