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Commission Of Audit Targets NDIS

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - The long awaited Commission of Audit has recommended the slowdown of the National Disability Insurance Scheme roll-out along with many other major welfare changes in a bid to make…

Paul Newman Foundation Offers $1M in Aussie Grants

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - The high profile US Foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, is offering $US1 million in grants for Australian Not for Profit projects focused on nutrition.…

Trauma and Homelessness Relationship Revealed

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - A new study has found that trauma levels for the long-term homeless are far greater than the general Australian community. The team behind the Trauma and Homelessness Initiative.…

Australia Ahead of UK in Gender-wise Philanthropy

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - Australia is well ahead of the UK in forming civil-sector partnerships and placing a gender lens on philanthropy, visiting philanthropic campaigner Dame Julia Cleverdon said in…

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Youth Employment Campaign’s Wise Words

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - There’s a special case for taking an interest in youth unemployment – Australia can’t afford not too, says Former Treasury Secretary Dr Ken Henry who has…

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Top Tips To Achieve NFP Financial Sustainability

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - Is your organisation feeling the pressure to diversify its income streams? Here are six things to think about from Sandy Blackburn-Wright, Impact Strategist with the Centre…

Disability Enterprises Decision Criticised

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - National Disability Groups and the Federal Government have criticised the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) decision to allow just 12 months for 10,000 supported employees…

No Interest Loans Delivers Positive Outcomes – Report

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st May 2014 - An independent review of Good Shepherd Microfinance’s No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) has found that the program diverts clients away from predatory lenders such as fringe…

NDIA Headquarters Opens in Geelong

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 30th April 2014 - The Prime Minister Tony Abbott has re-confirmed his commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme at the the opening of the National Disability Insurance Agency headquarters…

Financial Exclusion High for Young Australians – Report

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 30th April 2014 - A significant number of young and working Australians are unable to access mainstream finance, according to a new report. The annual Measuring Financial Exclusion in Australia…

Social Investment by Charities Review

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 29th April 2014 - The Law Commission in the UK is conducting a review of selected issues in charity law including social investment by charities and a proposal for the introduction of a new statutory…

First Steps for Natural Disaster Funding Inquiry

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 29th April 2014 - The terms of reference for a Productivity Commission inquiry into natural disaster funding arrangements has been released. According to the Federal Government, the inquiry will…

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