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Streets Safer Than Living at Home – Wesley Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 30th April 2013 -  Living on the streets can leave children and young people with lifelong mental and physical scars but for a growing number it is a far safer option than staying at home, according to a new Wesley Mission study.

NDIS Levy Confirmed

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 30th April 2013 -  The Federal Government has confirmed it will increase the Medicare levy to cover the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Italian Charity Faces Scrutiny

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 30th April 2013 -  The new Australian charity regulator, the ACNC, would be expected to investigate claims raised in the media about the handling of community funds by a major Italian charity in Victoria under its legislative charter.

Young People “Falling Through the Service Gaps” – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 30th April 2013 -  A growing number of Victorian young people are at risk of falling through gaps in services as support agencies and schools struggle to deal with the rise in vulnerable young people, according to a major new report.

Unaffordable Housing Worsens – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 29th April 2013 -  A new report from Anglicare Australia has shown that less than 1% of available rental properties around the country are affordable for anyone on a Newstart allowance, parenting payment, aged pension or a disability support pension.

Calls for Early Action On Social Problems

Staff Reporter, Monday, 29th April 2013 -  New research released by welfare Not for Profit, the Benevolent Society shows that nine out of 10 people believe it's important for Governments to invest more in acting early to support families with young children to prevent problems and save the community money in the long term.

Changemakers – Kylee Ingram

Staff Reporter, Monday, 29th April 2013 -  Kylee Ingram is the creator behind ‘Team Tap’ - a revolutionary social game that can be played at any event or festival in the world. This week we profile Kylee in Changemakers – a weekly column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

Government Strangles Charity – Report

Staff Reporter, Friday, 26th April 2013 -  Reforms intended to boost public confidence in Australia’s $43 billion charitable sector risk turning the sector into just another arm of government, according to a new report from The Centre for Independent Studies.

More Sporting Opportunities for People With Disability

Staff Reporter, Friday, 26th April 2013 -  The Victorian Government will provide almost $4 million in 2013 to sport and community organisations to deliver services that open up more sporting opportunities for people with disability.

New Deputy Chair for Depression Not for Profit

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 24th April 2013 -  National depression Not for Profit, beyondblue has announced its board member, Natasha Stott Despoja, has been elevated to the position of Deputy Chair.

Charity Raises $20m for Boston Victims

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 24th April 2013 -  In an amazing show of public and corporate giving, a charity set up to assist victims of the Boston Bombing has raised more than $20 million in less than ten days.
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