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Free Strategic Planning Service for NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th January 2013 - A Melbourne-based consulting firm is offering a free strategic planning service for Not for Profit organisations to help them achieve their goals. Available from mid-February,…

Research Shows Families More Reliant on Insecure Rental Housing

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th January 2013 - Parents with children are increasingly foregoing home ownership, representing an increase in families in rental accommodation, according to new Not for Profit research. Using…

NFPs Launch Bushfire Appeals

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 9th January 2013 - Not for Profit organisations have launched disaster relief appeals in response to the bushfire emergencies currently affecting communities in New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.…

Microfinance Boost for Disadvantaged

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 12th December 2012 -
‘Count Me In’ – the audience declares their commitment to the five goals of the Strategic Plan and financial inclusion.
Picture: Ben Swinnerton The Federal…

VA’s Former Chief Takes on Variety

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 11th December 2012 - The former boss of Volunteering Australia Cary Pedicini has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the children’s charity, Variety, in Victoria. Pedicini…

Agencies Struggle with Christmas Food Shortages

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 11th December 2012 -
Welfare agencies are reporting a slump in donations in the lead up to Christmas. Welfare agencies in Victoria say they are struggling to meet rising demand as donations plummet in…

Changemakers – Viarnne Mischon

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th December 2012 - Viarnne Mischon is the founder and executive producer of The School Broadcasting Network Inc (SBN) and Wonderful World Media Network. This week we profile Viarnne in Changemakers…

Research Highlights $Billion Value of Volunteering

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th December 2012 - The economic value of volunteering to Victoria has grown by over 130 per cent in 15 years, according to new research from the University of Melbourne. The Economic Value of Volunteering…

Community Mourns Passing of Dame Elisabeth

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 6th December 2012 -
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch has died at the age of 103.
Picture: yates.com.au The Australian community is mourning the passing of philanthropist and media matriarch Dame Elisabeth Murdoch…

Journey to Social Inclusion – Homelessness Evaluation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th December 2012 - A new social inclusion project has found that tailored, intensive, long-term support can change the lives of Australians experiencing chronic homelessness. The report reveals…

Oxfam Appoints New Chief Executive

Staff Reporter, Friday, 30th November 2012 -
Dr Helen Szoke
Picture: humanrights.gov.au International aid organisation Oxfam Australia has appointed Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Helen Szoke as its new chief executive.…

Melbourne’s Newest Social Entrepreneur Grads Celebrated

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 29th November 2012 - A Melbourne-based social entrepreneur whose work tackles bullying among young people has been named Melbourne Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Australian School for Social…

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