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In today’s digital age, where young and old people alike are always “online”, Optus’ Digital Thumbprint program is there to support digital citizenship for young people so they can engage positively in the digital world.

Today’s “always on” world offers fantastic opportunity for creativity, connection, education and even recreation. But has digital citizenship education kept pace with the speed of technological change? Is digital citizenship even on the radar for educators and parents? And are young people – including those in the programs and schools you …

With Australian financial reporting poised for significant upheaval, Nick Walker, partner in audit and assurance at HLB Mann Judd, explains what the introduction of new accounting standards means from a financial report user’s perspective.

The financial operating results and the balance sheets (statements of financial position) of not-for-profit entities will potentially undergo significant changes for financial reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2019 (ie the year ended 30 June 2020 or the year ended 31 December 2019).

While those responsible for the financial reporting …

Jarra Hicks is co-founder of Community Power Agency, a not for profit with a vision of putting the power back in the hands of the community. She is is this week’s Changemaker.

Whether you like it or not, Australia is in the midst of an energy transition. Wind turbines and solar farms are becoming part of Australia’s rural landscape, replacing the rapidly closing fossil fuel plants as they become too expensive to run.     

The battle to get renewable energy taken seriously has been a long one, …

The Institute of Technology for Australia and New Zealand (TITAN) has launched an innovative Website Build and Match Fund Grant, giving charities the chance to apply for a free new website build and receive tailored guidance and support from a diverse team of professionals.

Founded from a desire to make a real impact by sharing practical experience, wealth and knowledge, TITAN is a not-for-profit company taking an innovative approach to engagement with the not-for-profit sector, backed by a skilled team of philanthropists, data scientists and business …