Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th November 2014 -
A new report suggests growing momentum in Australia around collaborative economy platforms that use technology to enable people to share and exchange a variety of goods and services.
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th November 2014 -
A new $4.5 million partnership between the Federal Government and Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) is set to build support for Fairtrade products in Australia and link producers in developing Indo-Pacific countries to international and regional markets.
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th November 2014 -
One of Australia's largest property developers has priced the first green bond issued by an Australian corporate.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -
The role of Not for Profits and non-government organisations in delivering services to many Australians is being compromised by an over-reliance on both external rules and self-imposed rules, according to global professional services firm Deloitte.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -
A visiting US Collective Impact guru tells Pro Bono Australia News why he is urging Not for Profits to de-prioritise internal benchmarks - calling for them to instead take the bold step of turning outwards to their communities.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -
Victoria is to partner with international online booking company Airbnb to provide free or low cost short-term accommodation for people displaced by major emergencies including fire and flood.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -
In the face of an uncertain future, the Australian charity regulator has delivered its second Annual Report to Federal Parliament citing its work to free charities from unnecessary reporting burdens as one of its significant achievements.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 30th October 2014 -
A Senate Committee report to Federal Parliament into grandparent carers has called for financial and legal support for the often-ignored grandparents raising grandchildren as well as funding for voluntary support groups.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 -
The Federal Government has been forced to extend the current funding arrangements for more than 5000 welfare charities for up to four months as it tries to respond to an “avalanche” of applications - but the charities are yet to be officially informed.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 -
Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews has declared that abolishing the national charity regulator will “break the shackles of red tape around the ankles” of Not for Profits in Australia.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 -
Government support for the "whole of volunteering" has been sadly lacking, and the sector needs change, the Volunteering Victoria Annual General Meeting has been told.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 -
A new online giving portal hopes to empower children to support the needs of disadvantaged children and families with the aim of developing a philanthropic culture in young Australians.
