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Tick ‘YES’ for Local Government

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 - For a referendum to include local government in the Australian Constitution to succeed, it requires all Australians to recognise the important role of local governments in local…

NFP Animal Law Clinic Launches

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th May 2013 - The Fitzroy Legal Service and Lawyers for Animals have collaborated to establish Victoria’s first specialist Animal Law Clinic, providing free legal advice to community…

Melbourne Awards 2013

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd May 2013 - Individuals, organisations and community groups across Melbourne are being encouraged to nominate for the prestigious Melbourne Awards. The Melbourne Awards honour the city’s…

Italian Charity Faces Scrutiny

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 30th April 2013 - The new Australian charity regulator, the ACNC, would be expected to investigate claims raised in the media about the handling of community funds by a major Italian charity in Victoria…

High Profile Appointments to Philanthropy Australia Council

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 18th April 2013 - Two high profile women have been elected to the new Philanthropy Australia Council following elections at the 2013 AGM earlier this week. Philanthropy Australia has announced that…

New Guide Encourages Gender Inclusive Approach to Philanthropy

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 9th April 2013 -
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick launches the Gender-Wise Philanthropy guide in Melbourne.
Picture: supplied. The Australian Women Donors Network…

From Dumping to Donations – Charity Store Trial

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 3rd April 2013 - Charity stores across Victoria are set to get funding for new surveillance equipment, signage and fencing as part of the first phase of a $500,000 Victorian Government support package…

Community Legal Aid for Child Abuse Royal Commission

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 3rd April 2013 - The Federal Government is to fund community legal centres to assist those wanting to tell their stories to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Assault…

New Bar Blends Profit with Purpose

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 2nd April 2013 - A new Melbourne bar is serving up beer from developing countries with the profits going to projects in the country of origin. Jackie Hanafie puts the spotlight on this emerging social…

City of Melbourne Certified Carbon Neutral

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 2nd April 2013 - The City of Melbourne has been certified carbon neutral by Low Carbon Australia against the National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS). The Environment Portfolio Chair Councillor…

Mental Health Research Gets $10 Million Boost

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th March 2013 - The Victorian Government has awarded $10 million to five innovative research projects into mental illness – including major Not for Profit and University research partnerships.…

Modern Day Collection Tins Roll Out – Charity Apps

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th March 2013 - A number of major Australian charities have launched social media and mobile Apps to update their traditional fundraising. Tin rattling is an integral part of the fundraising effort…

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