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Changemaker- Jane Burns

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd June 2013 -  This week we profile Jane in Changemakers – a weekly column which examines inspiring people and their careers in the Not for Profit sector.

Women making a mark on global business

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd June 2013 -  A new generation of Australian female entrepreneurs are making their mark on the global stage, according to research by the University of Melbourne and Women in Global Business (WIGB).

Age Barriers in the Workforce Addressed

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd June 2013 -  Australia needs to create a national mature age workforce plan to address barriers faced by mature age job seekers, according to an Australian Law Reform Commission Report.

NFP Kitchen-in-a-Shipping-Container Wins Design Gong

Staff Reporter, Friday, 31st May 2013 -  Australia’s oldest charity, The Benevolent Society has won an international design award for its conversion of a shipping container into a state-of-the-art mobile kitchen to promote healthy eating for school children.

Lifeline Gets a Funding Lifeline

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  Crisis Not for Profit Lifeline has secured ongoing funding from MLC Community Foundation to keep its new Online Crisis Support Chat service operating.

New Program for Carers to Provide Extra Support

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  A new support group program for carers of people with disabilities has been launched in New South Wales.

What Works in Pro Bono Legal Partnerships

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  The National Pro Bono (Legal) Resource Centre has launched a new guide for both legal practitioners and Not for Profit organisations offering practical information about what works in collaborative pro bono projects.

Workplace Giving Month Campaign

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  Australian employers who ran campaigns in Workplace Giving Month in June 2012 saw an average 30 per cent increase in staff engagement in workplace giving, according to The Australian Charities Fund.

Australia Awards Fellowships Announced

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  More than 700 senior officials and mid-career professionals from developing countries will have the opportunity to work with Australian organisations to receive training and professional development in a range of industries under the latest round of Australia Awards Fellowships.

Most Philanthropists Want to Remain Anonymous

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  Most philanthropists would rather not publicise their giving or actively promote their causes, according to a report by Forbes Insights.

Community Workforce at Tipping Point – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  Australia’s Community sector will face dire, unprecedented workforce challenges unless the government and industry implement immediate solutions around qualifications and training, according to a new report on Australia’s care services workforce.

Nike Distances Itself from Armstrong Charity

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th May 2013 -  Global sporting apparel giant Nike will stop producing goods, including the iconic yellow wristband, for cancer charity LIVESTRONG, set up by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong.
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