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How to re-negotiate your pay in today's workplace

Samantha Freestone, Wednesday, 29th June 2022 -  It is possibly the most awkward conversation to have with your employer – but does it need to be? Looking at your strengths and past achievements are the first steps in negotiating a

‘All hands on deck’: Global Impact Leaders bring expertise to world’s challenges

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 28th June 2022 -  One of Australia’s foremost minds in the impact investing space has been invited to take part in a new network of impact leaders. A new network of impact practitioners, drawn from around

Seniors conquer the digital divide with a little help from friends

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 28th June 2022 -  Elderly people are often left behind in the digital world, but a community housing organisation has found a way to help bridge the gap. When Malcolm Locke’s wife died, he found himself

ACF launches bid to have off-shore gas project reassessed

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 28th June 2022 -  The Scarborough gas project would release more than a billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, potentially endangering one of Australia’s most beloved environmental

New dementia documentary sheds light on the need for more community awareness

Samantha Freestone, Friday, 24th June 2022 -  A shared love for art dovetails with a moving documentary about dementia awareness, written, directed and produced by journalist, film maker and educator Renee Brack. Ticketyboo:

Changemaker

Making co-ops visible

Wendy Williams, Friday, 24th June 2022 -  As the inaugural CEO of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, Melina Morrison is on a mission to raise awareness of the co-operative model and grow the sector’s share

Opinion

The importance of giving circles in contemporary philanthropy

Christine Darcas, Thursday, 23rd June 2022 -  Christine Darcas has been involved in Australia’s giving circle movement since 2014. She believes their benefits are worth highlighting. Giving circles, or collective giving

COSS Corner

Increases to the minimum wage, drop in solutions and the high cost of doing business

Contributor, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia. ACOSS ACOSS welcomes the Fair Work Commission’s $40 (5.2 per cent) increase to national minimum wage and 4.6 per

‘Diabolical’ energy market claims Australia’s first community-owned electricity retailer

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  Enova Energy announced on Tuesday it had been placed into voluntary administration. Australia’s first community-owned electricity retailer has fallen victim to the ongoing national

Milestone birthday for transformative giving structure

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  Introduced in 2001, private ancillary funds have been a game changer for Australian philanthropy. When private ancillary funds (PAFs) were introduced to Australia 21 years ago,

Pro Bono News appoints a new editor

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  We are excited to announce that journalist Isabelle Oderberg will be joining the organisation. Pro Bono News is pleased to announce that Isabelle Oderberg will be joining the team

Opinion

The world’s affluent must start eating local food to tackle the climate crisis, new research shows

Contributor, Wednesday, 22nd June 2022 -  Since 1995, worldwide agricultural and food trade has more than doubled. It’s never been clearer that eating local produce is a powerful way to take action on climate change, write
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