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Ombudsman Needed to Resolve Trust Fee Disputes

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Sector peak body, Philanthropy Australia has called for the creation an independent ombudsman with statutory powers to resolve fee disputes between licensed trustee companies and the charitable trusts they manage.

Ethical Christmas Gifts Top List

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Not for Profits are once again offering Australians the opportunity to give an ethical gift to their friends and family this holiday season, with almost two thirds of women preferring a gift given to a child in need instead of receiving one for themselves, according to a new report.

Homelessness Crisis Still High – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Demand for crisis accommodation remains high in Australia, with specialist homelessness agencies providing over 7 million nights of accommodation in 2011-12, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

ACNC Governance & Finance Reporting Consultation

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  The Federal Government has released a consultation paper on the draft governance standards for charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and draft regulations on the new ACNC financial reporting framework.

What’s in Store for Australia’s Not for Profits in 2013?

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Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  2012 has been a big year for Australian Not for Profits with the establishment of the charity regulator, the ACNC. But what’s in store for 2013? The CEO of World Vision Tim Costello offers his top ten predictions.

NFP ‘Risk’ Research – Your Chance to Participate & Win!

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Ansvar Insurance, in partnership with the Victoria Public Service Continuous Improvement Innovation Network (VPSCIIN) is carrying out a study into the challenges and risks faced by the Not for Profit sector along with exploring current industry trends.

Online Initiatives Launched to Reduce Workplace Stress

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Four online e-learning programs have been launched to help Australian workers deal with stress and tackle depression and anxiety in the workplace, in the lead up to Christmas.

12 Days of Design Charity Giveaway

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Not for Profit organisations around the country are being given the chance to win free design work as part of a new Christmas initiative.

Online Christmas Shopping? – Homepage for the Homeless!

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Online Christmas shoppers can give a lasting gift doing their Christmas shopping from ‘Homepage for the Homeless’, a charity webpage set up to support young Australians who will be homeless this festive season.

Tupperware Searches for Charity of Choice

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Kitchen and home storage giant, Tupperware Australia/ New Zealand is seeking nominations for its Charity of Choice program in 2013 using social media to simplify the voting process.

Applications Now Open for Not for Profit Qualification

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 18th December 2012 -  Leaders of Not for Profit organisations will have the chance to earn a professional qualification while gaining valuable strategies for navigating the new third sector landscape.

MS Australia Appoints New Chief Executive

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th December 2012 -  Multiple Sclerosis Australia has announced that Debra Cerasa has been appointed to the role of chief executive.
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