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Call for Volunteers to Star in New Campaign

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th February 2013 -  Volunteering Australia and the peak state volunteering bodies are recruiting every-day volunteers to appear in this year’s National Volunteer Week 2013 promotional campaign.

NDIS Rules Consultation Paper

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th February 2013 -  The Federal Government has released a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Consultation Paper on the Rules that explain in detail how the NDIS will operate.

New Patron Announced for Children’s Tumour Foundation

Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st February 2013 -  The Children’s Tumour Foundation of Australia is has announced Professor Stephen Martin as its National Patron.

New Chair Announced for Victorian Legal Services Board

Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st February 2013 -  The Legal Services Board in Victoria has announced it has appointed board member Fiona Bennett as its new Chairperson.

Government Benches Proposed New Charity Taxes

Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st February 2013 -  The Federal Government has delayed the introduction of its controversial 2011-12 Budget measure to introduce new charity taxes until July 1, 2014 - a move welcomed by the Not for Profit sector.

Code for Banking Practice Welcomed

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Good Shepherd Microfinance has welcomed the commitment by Australian Bankers’ Association members to improving customer rights outlined in the revised Code of Banking Practice.

Election 2013 – A Real Opportunity for the NFP Sector

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  The announcement of a September Federal election provides a very important and timely opportunity for the Not for Profit sector to ensure the reform agenda it needs, says David Crosbie, the CEO of the Community Council for Australia and member of the Not-for-profit Sector Reform Council.

Teaching Children About Natural Disasters – UNICEF

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  UNICEF Australia has launched an education kit to help parents talk to their children about natural disasters like recent flooding events in Queensland.

NDIS for under 65s: Ageism or a Battle over Priorities?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  This article is by Donna McDonald, Senior Lecturer/ Convenor Disability Studies at Griffith University. It was first published by The Conversation.

International Aid for Syria Exceeds Targets

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Countries and regional organisations, including Australia, have pledged more than $1.5 billion to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by the conflict in Syria, exceeding the initial target set by the United Nations and its partners.

Research Centres to Target Substance Use and Suicide

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Two new national research centres have been launched into the most pressing mental health issues affecting the Australian community - substance use and suicide.

Women Still Under-represented in Leadership Positions

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 -  Women in Australia continue to be under-represented in positions of leadership, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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