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Volunteering Australia Releases Teaser to National Survey

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st December 2011 -  Volunteering Australia releases a sneak-peak at the results of its National Survey of Volunteering Issues 2011 set for release at next week's International Volunteer Day.

School and Study Cause Most Stress for Young Australians – Report

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 30th November 2011 -  School and study problems remain the top concerns of Australia’s young people, according to a Mission Australia survey.

Psychotic Illness Study Paints Bleak Picture

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd November 2011 -  Mental health organisations are calling for more support and better-coordinated community mental health services, following the release of study of psychotic illness in Australia.

Can Fitness Beat the Blues for Older Australians?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 10th November 2011 -  New research hopes to discover if jumping on a treadmill holds the key to reducing depression among older Australians and their carers.

Saving Money to Save Lives in PNG: Report

Staff Reporter, Friday, 4th November 2011 -  The lives of 10 newborn children in Papua New Guinea could be saved every day by basic and cost effective measures delivered by local community health workers, according to a new report from the Burnet Institute and World Vision Australia.

Govt and NFPs Need To Maximise Potential of Ageing Australians

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd November 2011 -  Governments, Not for Profit organisations, the private sector and individuals need to work together, in partnership, to realise the opportunities and economic implications around Australia’s aging population, according to a new report.

Low inflation Great for Not for Profits – CBA

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd November 2011 -  CBA Finance News | Two reports released last week - the Consumer Price Index and Import & Export Prices - provide good news for Not for Profits , says James McIntyre from the Commonwealth Bank.

The Economic Contribution of Volunteering in South Australia

Staff Reporter, Friday, 28th October 2011 -  A new report reveals that South Australia's volunteers are today worth more than $4.89 billion annually.

NFP Confidence Up Despite Staffing Issues – Survey

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 27th October 2011 -  Some 85% of Australian Not for Profit organisations are confident that they will achieve their goals over the next 12 months despite a difficult year, and attracting skilled staff remains a major issue, according to the inaugural Westpac Community Co

Newstart Recipients Living in Poverty

Staff Reporter, Friday, 21st October 2011 -  If their income was reduced to $243 per week – the unemployment payment - more than 60% of Australians would stop buying fresh food and almost half would not visit a doctor when sick, the National Welfare Rights Network (NWRN) has revealed.
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