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Australians Want to Hear the Voices of Charities - Politicians Take Note

David Crosbie, Thursday, 23rd November 2017 -  Recent studies show that an overwhelming majority of Australians support the idea that the voice of charities is an important part of our democracy and all politicians would do well…

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Stop Bashing Charities Over their Fundraising Costs

Rob Edwards, Thursday, 23rd November 2017 -  The CEO of Fundraising Institute Australia, Rob Edwards has called for an end to what he calls “charity bashing” over the cost of fundraising, arguing fundraisers are being held to…

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Don Dale Royal Commission Demands Sweeping Change – Is There Political Will to Make it Happen?

Contributor, Tuesday, 21st November 2017 -  A positive outcome from the commission will require political will and leadership to respond effectively to broader systemic issues, write Sophie Russell and Chris Cunneen from…

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Yes to Same Sex Marriage: Human Rights in the Balance

Amy Maguire, Wednesday, 15th November 2017 -  As Australians say ‘yes’ to marriage equality, the legal stoush over human rights now takes centre stage, writes Amy Maguire, senior lecturer in international law and human rights…

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Nightmares and Good Policy

David Crosbie, Thursday, 9th November 2017 -  The diminution of evidence-based public policy and the rise of vested-interest fuelled popularism  means the public voice of charities has never been more critical, writes CEO…

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When It Comes To Redress For Child Sexual Abuse, All Victims Should Be Equal

Contributor, Wednesday, 1st November 2017 -  The redress scheme cannot be a truly “just response” if it says some kinds of victims simply don’t count, according to academics Kate Seear from Monash University and Professor Suzanne…

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Sports Diplomacy Sector Needs More Institutional Support

James Rose, Wednesday, 1st November 2017 -  Despite Australia’s legendary sporting prowess and passion, and the cross-cultural popularity of sports as a social connector, the wider potential of a grassroots sports diplomacy…

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Shifting the Dial: From Profits and Process to Community Building

David Crosbie, Thursday, 26th October 2017 -  The Productivity Commission report Shifting the Dial released this week challenges national policy makers and undermines the positions of some of the most powerful vested interests…

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Property Industry – We Are Losing Our Social License To Operate

Robert Pradolin, Wednesday, 25th October 2017 -  Ever-increasing housing “unaffordability” in Australia is eroding the property industry’s social license to operate, writes Robert Pradolin, philanthropist and former general…

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Movember, Ice Buckets, Fun Runs, ‘Dry’ Months: Why Philanthropy of the Body is All the Rage

Julie Robert, Monday, 23rd October 2017 -  Social media is now a major driver of “embodied philanthropy” because it allows individuals to publicise their involvement through selfies, videos and status updates, writes Julie…

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Global Poverty: An Amazing Success Story… But We Still Have a Long Way to Go

Chris Murdoch, Tuesday, 17th October 2017 -  As Anti-Poverty Week in Australia gets underway, Chris Murdoch from Opportunity International Australia considers the solutions to global poverty and how much work there is still…

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Have You Been Commodified?

David Crosbie, Thursday, 12th October 2017 -  Charities will only realise their potential when they can collectively push the pendulum back away from “commodification” towards funding models that reward responsiveness and…

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