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NFP Calls for Reverse on Drug Agency Abolition

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th November 2013 - The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies has called on the Coalition Government to reverse its decision to axe the Alcohol and other Drugs Council…

Posthumous Award for Disability Advocate

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th November 2013 - Passionate disability advocate, the late Lesley Hall, has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Outstanding Achievement at the National Disability Awards. The late…

Early Intervention Needed for Mental Health – Report Card

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - A leading social services Not for Profit has welcomed the National Mental Health Commission’s 2013 National Report Card on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, which has…

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Social Franchise Helping the Disadvantaged to Shine

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - Growing national shoeshine and leather care social franchise Buffed is offering members of marginalised communities the opportunity to own and develop their own micro-business.…

‘Dirty’ Profit Views Limiting – Costello

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - The growth of Creating Shared Value (CSV) in Australia could be hindered by discomfort with business profiting from social outcomes, experts have told the the Creating Shared Value…

Putting Purpose into Shared Value

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - Purpose must underpin the integration of creating shared value (CSV) principles into corporate strategy, international keynote speaker Marc Pfitzer has told the 2nd Australian…

The Future of the B Corporation in Australia – Part Two

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - In part two of our B corp vox pop feature, seven Australian B corporations share their views on the future of the movement in Australia. While the movement has burgeoned overseas, with…

Early Results from Australia’s First CSV study

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - Preliminary findings from Australia’s first study into Creating Shared Value (CSV) have been released at the CSV Forum in Melbourne. The study, The Potential for Creating…

Social Entrepreneurs Get $10,000 Kickstart

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - Kick Starter grants, worth $10,000 each, have been awarded to three social entrepreneurs from the School for Social Entrepreneurs. Luz Restrepo of SisterWorks has won a Kick Starter…

Analysis

Creating a Launchpad for Social Change in Australia

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - The convenor of the highly successful Changemakers Festival, Tom Dawkins shares his key reflections on the event and what it means for the social innovation space in Australia. …

Australian Sustainability Leaders Excel Internationally

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th November 2013 - Two Australian sustainability champions have recently been appointed to prestigious global leadership roles. Fuji Xerox Australia’s Head of Sustainability, Amanda Keogh,…

Salary Survey To Look at Sector Growth

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th November 2013 - Pro Bono Australia, in conjunction with Westpac Social Sector Banking and BT Private Portfolio, is again conducting Australia’s largest salary surveys aimed specifically…

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