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Funding Secures Real Future for Young Job Seekers

Staff Reporter, Friday, 7th March 2014 -  The Beacon Foundation has secured enough funding to deliver an expansion of the Real Futures Generation program that will support 1500 disadvantaged young Australians find work.…

beyondblue CEO Resigns

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 27th February 2014 -  The high-profile CEO of depression Not for Profit beyondblue, Kate Carnell has resigned after two years in the job. beyondblue Chairman Jeff Kennett AC said Carnell, who was also…

Better Workplaces Mean Less Suicides

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th February 2014 -  The workplace plays a vital role in creating a suicide safe community, according to a new position statement released by Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA). The Statement calls…

Grants Keep Young People Out of Aged Care

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th February 2014 -  National charity Youngcare has doubled this year’s grant funding to help disabled young Victorians avoid spending a lifetime in aged care, after the scheme was massively…

Audit Criticises Emergency Volunteer Systems

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th February 2014 -  Two of Victoria’s major emergency services agencies — the Country Fire Authority and the State Emergency Service  – have come under fire from the State’s…

Time’s Right for NFPs to Think About Merging – Debate

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th February 2014 -    Foundation for Young Australians CEO Jan Owen. World Vision Australia CEO Tim Costello. The time is right for healthy Not for Profits to think about mergers and acquisitions,…

Volunteering Victoria Delivers Manifesto

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th February 2014 -  Volunteering Victoria has launched its first Manifesto – identifying volunteering gaps and priorities for Victoria including the lack of state-wide systems around emergency…

Heart Foundation Appoints New Leader

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd February 2014 -  New Heart Foundation for Australia Chief Executive Officer Mary Barry. Former Victorian SES Chief Mary Barry has been appointed the National Chief Executive Officer for the National…

Rough Sleepers Call for a Safer Night’s Sleep – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th January 2014 -  A lack of after-hours and weekend services are a continuing high need for people who sleep rough, according to a new homelessness report. StreetCount 2013 – Living Rough in…

Call for Victorian Disability Sector Award Nominees

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  Nominations are open for the 2014 Victorian Disability Sector Awards – which recognise and honour individuals, businesses and organisations that are making a difference…

Charity Offers Disaster Relief for Kids

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  A children’s Not for Profit has launched an “ambitious” pilot that aims to sponsor Victorian children affected by natural disasters. Children’s charity…

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The Cost of Addressing Homelessness – A Responsibility for All

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 21st January 2014 -  The onus for funding homelessness initiatives should not be placed solely on government but shared with corporates, philanthropists and the wider community who all standing to
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