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Discovering Social Justice at Young Age

Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -    Realising the potential Not for Profits made in people’s lives at an early age, led Australian Refugee Association Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Bickendorf into…

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Tackling Family Violence

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th June 2014 -  From working at a children’s hospital to leading a Not for Profit that provides services to women and their children who are homeless, Jocelyn Bignold has dedicated her career…

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Globetrotter Finds Her Calling in Tanzania

Staff Reporter, Friday, 6th June 2014 -  Former lawyer and Not for Profit founder Tracey Sawyer’s travels and career has led her to more than 80 countries and to the place she now calls her second home – Tanzania. Sawyer…

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Flying into the NFP Sector

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 -  Trained as an air traffic controller with the Royal Australian Air Force, Glenda Stevens led a multi-cultural fundraising charity in Ireland before taking the top job at Homelessness…

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From Diplomat to Refugee Crusader

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th May 2014 -  Former diplomat Naomi Steer worked in politics and the trade union movement before she made the leap into the Not for Profit sector to become the founding National Director for UNHCR…

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NFP Leader Masters the Balancing Act

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th May 2014 -  Being good at juggling many different roles is what Melanie Tate, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Puddle Jumpers, owes her success to. Tate is this week’s Changemaker.…

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Personal Challenge Leads to Brainwave

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th May 2014 -  Once Josephine Nicholls started fundraising for a cause close to her heart, she couldn’t stop and now she leads a Not for Profit with a highly engaged board that’s going…

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Bushman at Heart, Conservationist by Nature

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th May 2014 -  Leading Australian conservationist, Dr Barry Traill is spearheading the campaign to protect one of the world’s greatest remaining natural wonders – the Australian…

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Giving to a Fine Art

Staff Reporter, Monday, 28th April 2014 -  A passion for the arts has taken Fiona Menzies from the halls of Federal Parliament through to the Not for Profit sector. Menzies is this week’s Changemaker. Menzies’…

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Vision for Improving Lives

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th April 2014 -  A passion for social justice and human rights has shaped the life and the work of Vision 2020 Australia CEO Jennifer Gersbeck. Gersbeck is this week’s Changemaker. Gersbeck,…

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Making an Impact with Investment

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th April 2014 -  After 15 years working overseas in international development and a successful career in the corporate world, Sandy Blackburn-Wright is now dedicated to growing impact investing…

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The Flow-on Effect of Compassion

Staff Reporter, Monday, 7th April 2014 -  After visiting a flood-stricken Pakistan, Rachel Cruz decided to establish a Not for Profit to help those most affected. Cruz is this week’s Changemaker. Cruz, originally…

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