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Young People Using Technology to Drive Social Change

Staff Reporter, Friday, 3rd February 2012 -  Flickr image:  Some rights reserved by mikogo A new survey reveals that when it comes to positive social change, young adults across the globe are leveraging…

Caring and Sharing Kids More Likely to Volunteer – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd February 2012 -  Kids and teens who have more exposure to character-building skills such as sharing, being kind and helping others, are more likely to volunteer in their communities, and with greater…

Local Health Initiatives Best for Indigenous Communities – Study

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 31st January 2012 -  Community managed and initiated programs can result in vast improvements in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, according to new research. Released today by Closing…

The Poor Quicker to Show Compassion in the Face of Suffering

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th January 2012 -  Emotional differences between the rich and poor, as depicted in such Charles Dickens classics as “A Christmas Carol” and “A Tale of Two Cities,” may have…

Homeless Life Expectancy: 47

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 22nd December 2011 -  Flickr Image:  Some rights reserved by KLW NFC  Homeless people in the UK face a brutally short lifespan, according to new research.
A new report from
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Australian Consumers Switch Brands to Support Charity

Lina Caneva, Friday, 2nd December 2011 -  New Australian research shows that companies whose brands, products and services support a charity will win favour with consumers, especially women.
The research found that almost
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First Australian Study of Philanthropic Giving to Women and Girls

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 3rd November 2011 -  Flickr image:  Some rights reserved by My name's axel  The first major study of its kind has examined philanthropic giving in Australia that …

The Economic Contribution of Volunteering in South Australia

Staff Reporter, Friday, 28th October 2011 -  A new report reveals that South Australia's volunteers are today worth more than 4.89 billion annually. The revelation comes in a new report, The Economic Value of Volunteering…

Americans Devoted 8.1 Billion Hours to Volunteering in 2010 – New Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 18th August 2011 -  US Volunteers provide a powerful economic and social benefit to their communities with 62.8 million adults serving almost 8.1 billion hours through organisations in 2010, according…

One in Twenty Australians Seeking Help Turned Away

Staff Reporter, Monday, 15th August 2011 -  Flickr image Some rights reserved by garryknight  Australian community and social service organisations are unable to meet the demand for their services…

Constitutional Recognition Key for Australian Aborigines – Survey

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th July 2011 -   
Being recognised in the constitution is a top priority for indigenous Australians, according to a ground-breaking survey by the newly formed organisation, National Congress
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Motivating Factors for Giving

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st July 2011 -  People who see the “glass as half empty” may be more willing to contribute to a common goal if they already identify with it, according to researchers from the University…

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