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Is the Coalition offering an alternative Nirvana?

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 -  The Coalition platform is offering its own version of Not for Profit Nirvana and whilst this is most attractive, the sector is well familiar with the risks that a transfer of power brings, says Not for Profit consultants, Jane Bradfield and Julie Nyland.

High Cost of Mental Health Revealed

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 -  A new report, by private health insurer Medibank, has estimated the overall cost of supporting people with mental illness in Australia at $28.6 billion per year.

Tick ‘YES’ for Local Government

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 -  For a referendum to include local government in the Australian Constitution to succeed, it requires all Australians to recognise the important role of local governments in local communities, writes Jieh-Yung Lo, Deputy Mayor of the City of Monash in Melbourne.

Top Place for Motherhood – NFP Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 -  Just in time for Mother’s Day, it’s been revealed that Australia is the best country in the Southern Hemisphere and tenth in the world, to be a mother, in research by international aid organisation, Save the Children.

NFP Funds from Proceeds of Crime

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 -  Money confiscated from the proceeds of crime in Australia is being offered to Not for Profits to help fund anti-crime and youth education programs. On offer is between $100,000 and $500,000 for Not for Profit programs based around crime prevention…

Fundraising Leadership – Made Not Born

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th May 2013 -  A charity’s fundraising department needs its own champions and middle management will have the biggest impact on an organisation’s fundraising and perhaps even the charity’s ultimate success, says Neelam Makhijani is Chief Executive of global Not for Profit, Resource Alliance.

Aussies Going Without Food – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th May 2013 -  Joint research by welfare Not for Profit, Anglicare and the Samaritans Foundation reveals high levels of food insecurity for low income households accessing Emergency Relief (ER) services in Australia - with NSW and the ACT hardest hit.

ACNC Regulatory Approach Revised

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th May 2013 -  Charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released a revised statement on its regulatory approach following extensive community consultation.

NFP Animal Law Clinic Launches

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th May 2013 -  The Fitzroy Legal Service and Lawyers for Animals have collaborated to establish Victoria’s first specialist Animal Law Clinic, providing free legal advice to community members and groups, in areas of law that affect animals.

Birthday Wishes as Benevolent Society Turns 200

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th May 2013 -  Leaders from across Australia have sent their congratulations to the Benevolent Society as it celebrates 200 years of continuous service as Australia’s oldest and longest running charity.

New Foundation Pledges $8Million

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -  The newly launched charitable organisation called ten20 Foundation has announced an $8 million commitment to vulnerable youth in Australia.

NFPs React to Victorian Budget

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -  The Victorian Council of Social Service, VCOSS says the State Budget cherry-picks a few big-ticket projects, but doesn’t sufficiently invest for the long term to improve opportunities and wellbeing across the community.
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