Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 15th August 2018 -
The social sector should unite to provide long term support for drought-affected farmers and their communities once the issue “leaves the headlines”, a rural sector advocate believes.
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 15th August 2018 -
Businesses engaging in social procurement have a “competitive advantage” and can more easily address specific social needs, leading to greater environmental, social and economic value, a new report says.
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 13th August 2018 -
An Indigenous leader believes the newly re-formed Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO) offers a “once in a generation opportunity” to push positive change for Aboriginal people.
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 13th August 2018 -
Untied funds are the most precious kind of philanthropy, an Australian charity leader says, after his organisation received a $1 million donation to support core operating and scientific capacity.
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 13th August 2018 -
Manuela Whitford is the CEO and founder of Friends With Dignity, a charity providing practical support for those displaced by domestic violence. She is this week’s Changemaker.
Maggie Coggan, Friday, 10th August 2018 -
A finance sector leader believes “a major milestone” has been achieved, after a new report revealed more than half of Australia’s professionally managed investments are responsibility invested.
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 8th August 2018 -
Building sustainable partnerships within the social and health sectors is “absolutely critical” to finding a solution for young people in residential aged care homes (YPIRAC), a disability expert says.
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 8th August 2018 -
Homelessness is now a mainstream issue in Australia, social sector advocates say, after new research revealed 42 per cent of Australians feared becoming homeless.
Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 7th August 2018 -
There are calls for greater National Disability Insurance Scheme accessibility for disadvantaged groups, with an expert warning it is “nearly impossible” for homeless people with disability to get help from the system.
Maggie Coggan, Friday, 3rd August 2018 -
Entrepreneurs and business owners with disability need increased support to take their ideas “to the next stage”, a disability sector leader believes.
Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 2nd August 2018 -
The $443.8 million grant given to a small Great Barrier Reef charity has come under increasing scrutiny at a Senate inquiry, with revelations no environment department officials were present at a meeting which led to the record grant.
Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 2nd August 2018 -
FrontStream Asia Pacific managing director Steve Francis answers questions about how much data is too much, and how much you need to make informed decisions.
