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More People Using Disability Services

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th January 2011 -  A new report points to a large increase in number of Australians using disability support services.

Ron Walker to Chair Victorian Floods Appeal

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th January 2011 -  The Victorian Coalition Government has appointed businessman and philanthropist, Ron Walker to chair the Red Cross Victorian Floods Appeal.

Relief Measures Setup As Victorian Flood Crisis Worsens

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th January 2011 -  As Victoria’s flood crisis continues to worsen, Premier Ted Baillieu has launched a $5 million fund to assist in the clean up.

Major Research into Causes of Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th January 2011 -  The Federal Government has launched a $5 million research project to better understand why people become homeless in Australia.

Volunteers Step Up to Help Flood Ravaged Queensland

Staff Reporter, Friday, 14th January 2011 -  Volunteering Queensland has doubled its call centre capacity to cope with the number of calls from people wanting to help out in the wake of the Queensland floods.

UK Report Highlights Limitations of SROI

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 13th January 2011 -  A report from the UK’s Third Sector Research Centre has raised concerns about the danger of funders using SROI (social return on investment) as a way of choosing between Not for Profit organisations.

Big Ideas for the UK’s Big Society

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th January 2011 -  The UK Cabinet Office has published the Government’s initial ideas for developing a stronger culture of giving time and money as part of its Big Society plan.

Advisory Group to Guide Mental Health Reforms

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 23rd December 2010 -  The Gillard Government has announced an Expert Advisory Group on Mental Health to guide the government’s mental health sector reform.

Not for Profit Reform Council Details Unveiled

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 22nd December 2010 -  The Minister for Social Inclusion, Tanya Plibersek, has unveiled the terms of reference of the Not for Profit Sector Reform Council.
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