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Budget Attacks Most Vulnerable

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 13th May 2015 -  The Federal Budget attacks the most vulnerable members of the Australian society, writes Greens spokesperson on Ageing and Disability Services, Rachel Siewert.   Treasurer…

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So Now It Is All About Fairness

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 13th May 2015 -  For the charity and Not for Profit sector, the appeal to fairness in the Hockey 2015 Federal Budget should be seen as a foothold for a more significant discussion about the kind of Australia…

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Volunteer Managers – Time to Take Us Seriously

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 12th May 2015 -  The role of volunteer managers is often under-valued, under-resourced and under-paid but it’s time to change this and show that they are skilled people in project management,…

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Capacity Building – The Other Side of the Philanthropy Equation

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 7th May 2015 -  It’s time to start a broader conversation about how government can support the capacity of Not for Profits to engage with philanthropy writes Krystian Seibert, Policy and Research…

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Budget Must Start to Reverse Damage

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 5th May 2015 -  With the Federal Budget just one week away, WA Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says the social sector must continue to hold the Government to account. As the promise of a dull and uneventful…

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Partnership Benefits for People with Disabilities and Their Carers

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th April 2015 -  Mutually beneficial partnerships between people with disabilities and support workers can play a fundamental role in the positive nurturing of life chances for people with disabilities,…

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Dismissing the Un-dismissible

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 23rd April 2015 -  A natural tendency to be supportive of DSS officials engaged in Australia’s difficult welfare funding challenge was completely undermined by their arrogant presentation…

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Silencing NFP Environmental Groups No Surprise

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 21st April 2015 -  The Federal Government’s attack on political debate and Not for Profit advocacy comers as no surprise and won’t just be limited to environmental organisations, writes…

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Diversity, Not Just a Buzz Word

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th April 2015 -  Diversity isn't just a “buzz word” or nod to political correctness – it has real, tangible value for society, writes CEO of Settlement Services International,…

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Competition Policy: Not Always Good, Not Always Bad!

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 2nd April 2015 -  The Competition Policy Review Report has adopted some commendable principles, particularly the emphasis on placing the consumer at the centre of all services, writes David Crosbie…

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A Whacking Stick is Not Enough to Get Young People into Work

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 26th March 2015 -  It’s time for a serious discussion between Governments, business, Not for Profits, educators, the community and young people about creating more jobs and supportive, realistic…

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