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Victoria Addresses Fraud In Fundraising

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th December 2000 -  Headlines in Victoria in recent weeks see “Charity Clean Up” and “Bogus Charities Shamed” as the State Government begins a process of re-assessing the Fundraising Act of 1998 following comments from many Not for Profits.

e-Auctions for Charity Aussie Style

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th December 2000 -  The US and the UK have been using Internet Auctions as a fundraising tool for many years now and the ways in which they operate and the rate of success are varied. So it’s no surprise that the idea of e-Auctions has made it to Aus

Barristers’ Pro Bono Survey

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th December 2000 -  The Victoria Law Foundation has surveyed all members of the Victorian bar asking 1400 Barristers about the amount of pro bono work they do, which areas of law in which the pro bono assistance is provided and the reasons why.

Care2 help the Environment

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th December 2000 -  Care2.com has been using the Internet for about two years in its campaign to help save the environment. It’s own figures just released show that it now has 1.4 million members on-line making it the largest global community of peo

IYV 2001 Just Around the Corner

Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th December 2000 -  The International Year of Volunteers (IYV) 2001 has already kicked off with an opening ceremony last week in New York by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. The Global launch takes place tomorrow (Dec 5th) with International Volunteer Day…in which 82…

Charity Inquiry – The Issues

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th November 2000 -  The Federal Government’s Inquiry into the Definition of Charities and Related Organisations has released an Issues paper calling for submissions from all quarters of the Not for Profit sector.

Media and Publicity Training Course

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th November 2000 -  The Melbourne Media and Publicity Training Course sponsored by Pro Bono Australia will take place on Tuesday November 28, 2000. Broadcast journalist, Lina Caneva and Publicist, Irene Lau will run the full-day course. The course offers extensive hands on experience…

Toogoolawa – Bus. Part’ships Help Boys in Trouble

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th November 2000 -  Queensland-based millionaire property developer John L Fitzgerald built the Toogoolawa Children’s Home and the first Toogoolawa School for homeless and abused children in Brisbane back in 1991. And it’s not surprising that his work is supported by a group of…

PILCH and Not for Profits Get Together

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th November 2000 -  The Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) is looking to gain new links with Not for Profits to help them obtain pro bono legal assistance. PILCH provides access and makes referrals to law firms who provide free legal services. Executive…

Hollingworth Trust Lecture 2000

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th November 2000 -  Cape York Aboriginal Leader, Noel Pearson is described as articulate, energetic, provocative and passionate as well as being recognised as one of the most motivating and powerful speakers in Australia. The Victorian-based Not for Profit WorkPlacement is delighted that Noel…

Pink Ribbons on the Net

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th November 2000 -  The Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon campaign is now one of the most recognisable fundraising tools in Australia in which many agencies, organisations and commercial operations are unified in the fight against the disease. Its impact overseas, particularly in the…

Brain Foundation Women of Achievement Award

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th November 2000 -  The Brain Foundation will honour women who have contributed to society beyond the commercial world, as part of the 2000 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Wednesday 22nd November. Because of the Foundation’s charitable and health related charter, it has…
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