Luke Michael, Thursday, 5th April 2018 -
A new report card has found that progress on removing the regulatory burden for the not-for-profit sector has been slow, with further reform needed to develop a “fit-for-purpose” regulatory regime and improve funding cycles.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 5th April 2018 -
Greens leader Richard Di Natale has proposed a radical overhaul of Australia’s welfare system through the introduction of a universal basic income scheme, but critics believe this would only increase inequality.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 4th April 2018 -
Philanthropy is playing an increasing role in supporting civil society in Australia, according to key stakeholders of a new philanthropic fund to support public interest journalism.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 3rd April 2018 -
A new business partnership will look to make renewable energy more accessible and affordable in Melbourne, through a commercial deployment of blockchain renewable energy trading.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 3rd April 2018 -
There is potential for greater volunteer input in Australia’s social enterprise sector, but effective volunteer management is needed to manage these opportunities, a leading researcher believes.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 3rd April 2018 -
Australia’s latest Infrastructure Priority List offers “an unprecedented opportunity” for social procurement, according to a leading social enterprise development organisation.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 29th March 2018 -
Australian aid charities have called on the federal government to rule out further cuts to international aid, after reports emerged the Turnbull government was considering a $400 million cut to the aid budget.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 29th March 2018 -
The Turnbull government has announced an $84 million funding boost for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, to provide mental health resources and dental clinics for regional Australia.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 29th March 2018 -
A new report has estimated that 90 per cent of Victorians living with severe mental illness will be worse off under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with vital community support services set to be decommissioned to fund the initiative.
Luke Michael, Thursday, 29th March 2018 -
A major peer review of Australia’s aid program has warned that successive cuts to the nation’s aid budget is impairing the effectiveness of its humanitarian efforts, leading to calls for the federal government to “lift its game”.
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 28th March 2018 -
Indigenous community groups have called on the Australian government to follow the “clear roadmap for change” presented by a new government-commissioned report, which examined the disproportionate rate of incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 27th March 2018 -
Australian not for profits are looking to overcome funding and resourcing challenges by establishing a social enterprise, a new insights report has found.
