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Australian microfinance “not at its peak”

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  Despite a “war against the evidence” for the benefits of microfinance, the sector predicts 2023 will mark the beginning of significant growth. Despite Australia’s strong social

What’s the focus of social enterprise in 2023?

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  Creating a universal definition of social enterprise is one of several key priorities for the sector this new year, one industry leader says, and the solution starts with multi-disciplinary

Tax the rich to ease inequality: Oxfam

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  Australia’s tax system is broken and entrenches inequality, according to a major global charity. A new report published by Oxfam reveals how we can reduce inequality around the world:

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It's a P-squared year

Kristy Muir, Friday, 13th January 2023 -  Professor Kristy Muir, CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, explains how she’ll approach the new year. This column is part of our #resolutions23 series. As we embark on 2023,

23 career tips for employees

Catherine Kennedy, Friday, 13th January 2023 -  There are 23 things employees should consider in order to make 2023 their best career year ever, writes Catherine Kennedy.  As people2people’s NSW managing director and with over

Changemaker

Eye on social enterprise

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 13th January 2023 -  Tara Anderson has worked in charities and for-purpose businesses around the world, but it’s in social enterprises that she feels she can do the most good. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Opinion

Investing in a more ethical future

John McMurdo, Thursday, 12th January 2023 -  John McMurdo, head of investment firm Australian Ethical,  explains why 2023 is the perfect time for the for-purpose sector to focus on sustainable investment and create positive

Emissions to be slashed under promised reforms

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 11th January 2023 -  The sector says net zero is at risk under the government’s proposal, but a consulting firm says some businesses are already taking steps to curb the climate crisis.  Big polluters

New book aims to make sector more data-savvy

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Wednesday, 11th January 2023 -  A new, free resource gives practical examples and evidence for the social sector to make the most out of its data. Effectively working with data is critical to the function of non-profits.

Wait down for NDIS patients in hospital

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 11th January 2023 -  People with disability are staying in hospital for less time after being approved for discharge, and there is hope the wait time could drop further. Hospital patients with disability

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This month in ESG: COP15 and EU gender balance laws

Terence Jeyaretnam, Wednesday, 11th January 2023 -  Nothing slowed down in ESG during the last month of the year, with events, new laws and a raft of government announcements, writes Terence Jeyaretnam. The month of December had outcomes

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The rent crisis is set to spread: here’s the case for doubling rent assistance

Contributor, Wednesday, 11th January 2023 -  UNSW’s Bruce Bradbury argues that there’s a strong economic case for supporting renters.   For many Australians, the rent crisis is just starting. Advertised…
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