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Volunteering Expectations Must Be Clear – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 6th October 2015 -  The volunteering experience for university students and the organisations they help can be improved if expectations are clear before the volunteer activity begins, according to a team of researchers from six Australian universities.

Sweden Shifting to Six Hour Workday

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 5th October 2015 -  In 2009 the Australia Institute found that people were working more hours than ever before, with then Director, Dr Clive Hamilton, saying that Australians worked the most hours in the developed world.

Fat Chance of a Fat Pay Rise – Report

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 5th October 2015 -  More than 55 per cent of Australian workers expect a pay rise in the next year year, but less than half of them have actually received one in the last 12 months, according to a new report.

Outcomes Measurement Hits Barriers in WA

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 1st October 2015 -  Measuring the difference that Not for Profits make to the lives of disadvantaged people in Western Australia is at a tipping point in the state despite a number of barriers, according to a new study.

Research to Chart Digital Inclusion

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 29th September 2015 -  A research project that aims to capture the extent of digital inclusion in Australia has launched in Melbourne.

Public Rejects Environmental Tax Inquiry

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 29th September 2015 -  A Federal Government inquiry into the register of environmental organisations that could see those that participate in advocacy lose their tax-deductibility status does not have the support of the general public, according to new polling.

Long-Term Unemployment Growing

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 28th September 2015 -  Seventy per cent of people on unemployment benefits have been without a job for more than a year, according to Australia’s peak welfare body.

Gender Income Differences Affect Couples’ Donations

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 24th September 2015 -  The charitable causes to which married couples donate to are affected by the differences in gender income, a new report out of the US has found.

‘Surprising’ Number of Men Victims of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Ellie Cooper, Monday, 21st September 2015 -  More than one in 10 complaints of sexual harassment at work are reported by men, according to a new report.

Guides Aim to Improve Homelessness Support

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 17th September 2015 -  The Victorian peak body for homelessness has released guides aimed at bridging the gap in existing support services for those in housing crisis and experiencing homelessness.

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