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New Survey Reveals Why the Rich Give

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  Wealthy donors reveal that evidence of the impact a charity makes and a personal connection to a cause are the biggest influences when it comes to giving to charity.

NDIS Secures Regional Offices

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  The Federal Government has secured regional offices across Australia in each of the National Disability Insurance Scheme sites in preparations for the launch of the Scheme in July.

Growing The Pie for Giving to Schools

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  Michael Liffman is the founding Director of Swinburne University's Asia-Pacific Centre for Social Investment and Philanthropy. Liffman has a background in philanthropy, social policy, research, and community work and was CEO of The Myer Foundation and President of the Australian Association of Philanthropy. This post was originally published on the CSI Blog.

Children In Care Report Card

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  Victorian children living in out-of-home care are five times more likely to have emotional and behavioural issues and experience higher rates of bullying than other children, according to a new report card by Anglicare Victoria.

NFPs Question Mental Health Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  A new National Mental Health Commission report that claims Australians lack basic knowledge about mental illness has been questioned by leading sector Not for Profits.

National Community Heritage Grants Available

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  Applications for the Federal Government’s 2012-13 Your Community Heritage grants program are now open with funding of up to $500,000 available for individual projects.

PIAC Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  The Not for Profit Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) celebrates its 30th anniversary this week with the launch of 30 years, 30 stories.

‘Hole in the Wall’ Researcher Wins $1M NFP TED Prize!

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  Innovative and bold efforts towards advancing self organised learning for children has earned an Indian researcher the first-ever $1 million TED Prize award.

Philanthropy in Australia: It’s What You Do With it That Counts

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 28th February 2013 -  In this article published by The Conversation, Professor John Fitzgerald, the Chair in Social Investment and Philanthropy at Swinburne University of Technology discusses how highly publicised private benefactors are redefining philanthropy in Australia, and how this wealth can best be harnessed.

Rethink Children in Remand – NFP Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th February 2013 -  Research released by Jesuit Social Services claims vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorian children are being unnecessarily remanded into custody.

Ten Lessons for Establishing an NDIS

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th February 2013 -  As Australia undertakes the design and implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme a new paper explores ten lessons that Australian governments might learn about the English experience, to help ensure the scheme gets the best possible start.
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