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Being Kind Makes You Happier Than Chocolate

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th March 2013 -  Being kind to others makes people happier than eating chocolate, according to new Australian research released on the eve of the chocolate-rich Easter weekend.

NFP Study to Investigate Victorian Suicides

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th March 2013 -  A ground-breaking new Not for Profit study is set to examine every Victorian suicide over a two-year period to try to save the lives of people who may be at risk in the future.

World Volunteering Conference Launches New Website

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th March 2013 -  The International Association of Volunteer Effort (IAVE) has officially launched the new World Volunteering Conference 2014 website, at a formal event in Sydney yesterday.

Australian Ethical Community Grants

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th March 2013 -  Superannuation company, Australian Ethical, is has launched its Community Grants program which will see over $100,000 made available to Australian Not for Profit organisations and community projects.

InCommon Images Launches for Charity

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th March 2013 -  A new international stock photography resource, which will see 100 per cent of profits from the sale of images donated to charity, has been launched this week.

Charity Program to Donate to ‘Big Business’

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th March 2013 -  A new fundraising initiative with a ‘twist’, which will see charities donate money to ‘big business’, has been launched by national mentoring peak body, Australian Youth Mentoring Network.

Mental Health Spending on the Rise – AIHW

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th March 2013 -  Mental health spending in Australia is on the rise, according to new figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

NSW Signs Australia’s First Social Benefit Bond

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 27th March 2013 -  The NSW Government has signed a contract with UnitingCare Burnside for Australia’s first Social Benefit Bond.

Make Geelong the NDIS Headquarters Vic Govt Urges

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th March 2013 -  The Victorian Government has called on the Prime Minister to commit to establishing the headquarters of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Geelong.

Modern Day Collection Tins Roll Out – Charity Apps

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th March 2013 -  A number of major Australian charities have launched social media and mobile Apps to update their traditional fundraising.

Sector Unites in Call to Raise Newstart

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th March 2013 -  The nation’s welfare sector has made a united call for a $50 increase in the single Newstart Allowance payment at the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) National Conference in Adelaide.

NFP ‘The Conversation’ to Launch Overseas

Staff Reporter, Monday, 25th March 2013 -  Melbourne-based Not for Profit online information service, The Conversation, is to open its doors in the United Kingdom, editor Andrew Jaspan has announced.
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