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Melbourne Boarding House Boom – Homelessness Research Conference

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th April 2012 - A RMIT University analysis has revealed a dramatic 236 per cent increase in the number of people living in rooming houses in Melbourne in the past five years. The research says that…

More UK Charities Consider Mergers in “Perfect Storm” to Survive

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 17th April 2012 - In the UK, one fifth of charities are now considering merger as a means of survival, almost double the previous year’s figure, according to new research. The fifth Managing…

Pokies ‘Losses’ Greater in Disadvantaged Areas – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th April 2012 - UnitingCare Australia, the national body for community services in the Uniting Church, has called for “tighter consumer protection measures” on poker machine gambling…

Gay Community Suffers High Psychological Distress – NFP Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th April 2012 -
Flickr image: Some rights reserved by San Diego Shooter Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Australians experience high or very high levels of psychological…

NFP Workers “Content” in their Roles – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th March 2012 -
Flickr image: Some rights reserved by charmingman The Not for Profit sector boasts the highest overall job satisfaction at 80 per cent, up 16 per cent from…

Defying Gen Y Stereotypes to Improve Volunteering Experience for Young People

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 -
A volunteer at the Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane. Photo: supplied Organisations need to move beyond traditional practices and listen to the opinions of young people…

Reports Point to High Cost of Work Related Injuries

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 - Two new reports published by Safe Work Australia show that despite Australia recording its lowest number of work-related deaths since 2003-04, the total cost of work-related injury,…

Micro Finance Proving a Success in Australia – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 - New research into micro finance, which is often associated with developing countries, shows that it can make a real and meaningful difference to Australians and the Australian economy.…

Gaps In Financial Knowledge Challenge US NFPs – Survey

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st March 2012 - A new survey of financial managers at mid-size US Not for Profit organisations reveals gaps in their financial knowledge, even as they grapple with economic challenges. The study…

‘Life Changing Moments’ a Factor in Charitable Giving

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 29th February 2012 - Flickr image: Some rights reserved by Michael Scott | scottphotographics.com Life changing moments are said to be a key factor in the decision to donate…

Religious People Donate More – UK study

Staff Reporter, Friday, 24th February 2012 - Religious people donate more than twice the amount to charity than those without a faith, according to new research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) in the United Kingdom.…

Twitter – Who Gives A Tweet? New Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 6th February 2012 - Flickr image: Some rights reserved by @NickyColman Tweeters may be able to choose who they follow on the social micro-blogging site, but according to a new study, they don’t always…

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