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Data the Key for Collective Impact

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 12th February 2014 -  A Collective Impact approach is key for the Community Services sector to take the next step in the sector’s evolution in Australia, however the approach brings with it the challenge…

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Collaborative Consumption – Imagine

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 12th February 2014 -  New business models are harnessing the digital age to create a sharing economy based on participation and connection, explains Parkhound founder Robert Crocitti. When John Lennon…

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Changing Workplace Bullying Laws Will Not Open Floodgates

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th February 2014 -  Carlo Caponecchia, Senior Lecturer at the School of Aviation, University of New South Wales, explores the important issues that have been overlooked in the introduction of new workplace…

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Why Abbott Can’t Delete ‘Society’ From His Economic Growth Script

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th February 2014 -  Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s free market, small government leaning overlooks the real issue of social inequality, writes Veronica Sheen,Research Associate, Political…

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Charity Navigator Model – Out of the Frying Pan?

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th February 2014 -  David Gilchrist. The Federal Social Services Minister Kevin Andrew's announcement that a Charity Navigator Model may replace the ACNC is something the charitable and Not for…

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Age Pension Reform Needed for a Fair, Sustainable Welfare System

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th January 2014 -  If budget sustainability is the key driver of Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews’ review of the welfare system, then he should be looking elsewhere, writes Cassie McGannon,…

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Time for ‘Real’ Wages Not ‘Pot Shots’ at People With Disability

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  Here we go again – vilifying Australians with disabilities. Try paying us a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work instead, argues systemic advocate for inclusive…

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Bushfire Planning Leaves Behind People with Disabilities

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 22nd January 2014 -  Too few Australian bushfire preparedness plans consider people with disabilities, says Sarina Kilham – a Research Fellow at the Centre for Disability Research and Policy…

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The Cost of Addressing Homelessness – A Responsibility for All

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 21st January 2014 -  The onus for funding homelessness initiatives should not be placed solely on government but shared with corporates, philanthropists and the wider community who all standing to …

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Destitution For Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers Now Turning 18

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th January 2014 -  The plight of unaccompanied minors who sought asylum in Australia and have turned 18 as of  January 1 remains uncertain – unable to work, attend school or even volunteer…

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