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Bank Gives Workers ‘Grandparent Leave’

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th May 2013 -  Young and old have been granted extra leave to assist family members at one of Australia’s customer owned banks.

Volunteering and the Work-Life Balance – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 20th May 2013 -  More than half of Australia’s population has worked without pay at some point in their lives, a recent study has revealed.

DGR Status for Ethics Providers in Govt Schools

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th May 2013 -  Not for Profit providers of ethics classes in government schools will become eligible for Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status after Federal Government lobbying.

Ten Point Plan for NDIS in Aboriginal Communities

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th May 2013 -  Indigenous Not for Profit, the First Peoples Disability Network and the Federal Government have launched a 10 point plan for the implementation for the NDIS in Aboriginal communities.

Nominations Open for Disability Innovation Awards

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th May 2013 -  The NSW National Disability Service is calling for nominations for individuals and organisation with an innovative idea that has changed the way disability services and supports are delivered.

Youth Reach Out for Mental Health Help Online

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th May 2013 -  Young people in distress are more likely to look for mental health help online rather than seek help from a professional, a study has found.

OPINION: Foster Carers Deserve Our Gratitude

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th May 2013 -  As part of National Volunteer Week Susan Wilson from Anglicare takes a look at the often forgotten volunteer work of foster carers and the social and economic contribution they make.

WA Agency Backs State’s Resistance to NDIS

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th May 2013 -  A West Australian disability support agency has supported the WA Government’s refusal to sign on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, DisabilityCare.

The Budget and Collective Impact

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th May 2013 -  How will Australia respond to the predicted decade of deficit asks Australian social change advocates Dawn O’Neil AM and Kerry Graham.

BUDGET: Charity Definition Delayed

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th May 2013 -  It’s been confirmed in the Federal Budget that the proposed introduction of a statutory definition of charity has been deferred for another six months.

BUDGET: Funding for Royal Commission into Child Abuse

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th May 2013 -  The Federal Budget has provided $434.1 million over four years from 2012-13 to support the work of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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