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Welfare Reform Submissions Low

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th August 2014 -  The Federal Government has received just 60 submissions to its controversial welfare reform draft report - many are from individuals outside the Not for Profit sector.

Replacing the ACNC – Options Paper Feedback

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th August 2014 -  Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes, from the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at QUT, has prepared a paragraph by paragraph commentary on the Federal Government’s policy directions paper for replacing the ACNC to assist those Not for Profits making submissions.

Deregistered Charity Founder to Soldier On

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th August 2014 -  The founder of a Queensland-based foundation deregistered by the charity regulator in June has vowed to fight on to regain her tax deductible status.

Macquarie’s Social Innovation Awards Open

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th August 2014 -  The Macquarie Group Foundation is calling for nominations for two awards, including one worth $100,000, which foster social innovation in the Not for Profit sector.

NDIS Conference Starts ‘Adult Conversation’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th August 2014 -  The national conference on the National Disability Insurance Scheme has allowed for a much more “adult conversation” on the scheme’s rollout, says conference organiser St Laurence Community Services.

Corporate Executive To Head Iconic Charity

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th August 2014 -  A senior corporate executive is to head one of Victoria’s largest fundraising appeals - the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

School Cyberbullies Could Become Workplace Victims – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th August 2014 -  School-aged cyberbullies could become victims themselves in the workplace, while those who are bullied at school are also at risk of being bullied as they enter the workplace, a new report has revealed.

Few Asian Leaders Reach the Top Reveals Research

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th August 2014 -  People from Asian backgrounds are significantly under-represented in leadership roles, representing an enormous waste of talent, says the latest research by the Diversity Council Australia.

Giving Power to the People

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Friday, 8th August 2014 -  After a career in engineering and many years volunteering with under-privileged communities, Alexie Seller has now embarked on a new journey - as the National Manager of Business for the social enterprise - Pollinate Energy. Seller is this week’s Changemaker.

United Front Needed to Tackle Youth Unemployment – ACOSS

Staff Reporter, Friday, 8th August 2014 -  The Australian Council of Social Service has called on businesses, communities, unions, social services and governments to unite in tackling unemployment in Australia after recent unemployment figures showed a spike in the unemployment rate for 15 to 19-year-olds, from 17.8 per cent to 20.4 per cent.

Advocacy Voice Won’t be Silenced – ACOSS

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th August 2014 -  Australian Council of Social Service has expressed its concern over the direction of Federal Government policy on the funding of advocacy organisations.

Competition Policy Review Threatens NFP Mission

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th August 2014 -  The Not for Profit sector has been warned that a review of competition policy in Australia could have a significant effect on the future uniqueness of the social economy - but few organisations are engaging in the review process.
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