Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 26th April 2017 -
Peak bodies ACOSS and National Shelter have urged the federal government not to shirk its responsibility to address the housing affordability crisis in the federal budget – releasing a six-point plan to address the issue.
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 26th April 2017 -
A coalition of not-for-profit organisations under the #fixfundraising banner says the charity sector has been “fobbed off” and relegated to third position in any future reform priorities with the release of the long-awaited review of Australian consumer law (ACL).
Lina Caneva, Monday, 24th April 2017 -
The federal government is to reverse its controversial funding cuts to Community Legal Centres (CLCs) in the upcoming budget – a move the community legal sector has described as a “huge relief”.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 -
The way Australian businesses measure the impact of their CSR strategies and charities measure their social outcomes will have a broader focus in 2017 with the launch of the Australian Social Value Bank (ASVB) online tool.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 -
Australian Fairtrade brands have received top marks when it comes to protecting the rights of farmers and workers, according to a new report.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 -
The adoption of integrated reporting, or IR, by corporates can be challenging but generates tangible organisational, reputational and commercial benefits, according to a new analysis.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 -
People brought to Australia under the federal government’s refugee resettlement program have the most to lose from planned changes to the citizenship process, according to the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA).
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 -
The federal government is offering grants worth a total of $9.5 million under the Safer Communities Fund to boost community safety across Australia.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 -
The Business Council of Australia and national children’s education charity The Smith Family have joined forces on a new program to give young Australians from disadvantaged backgrounds a kickstart to their careers.
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 -
Australia urgently needs national legislation that defines affordable housing and sets out the economic and social purpose of the industry, according to new research.
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 19th April 2017 -
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning charities, small businesses and individuals of the re-emergence of a scam offering money in the form of government grants.
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 19th April 2017 -
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is to appeal a Federal Court decision over funding arrangements for transport costs under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, claiming it will be a test case for the future viability of the scheme.
