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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Helping the Disadvantaged Manage Money Matters

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Friday, 7th March 2014 -  Growing up in a family where social justice, love and overcoming adversity through hope were commonplace, there’s little wonder why Good Shepherd Microfinance Chief Executive Officer (and self-confessed metalhead) Adam Mooney has made a career in the Not for Profit sector. Mooney is this week’s Changemaker.

Federal Govt Puts the Skids on WA Shark Cull Extension

Staff Reporter, Friday, 7th March 2014 -  The Federal Government says Western Australian Government’s shark cull won’t be extended without a full environmental assessment.

The Rise and Rise of Adventure-based Fundraising

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th March 2014 -  Combining adventure travel with charity fundraising is rapidly rising in popularity, as freelance journalist Sue Vittori discovered at the Fundraising Institute Australia’s recent Melbourne conference.

Domestic Violence Services at Risk

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th March 2014 -  Social service organisations have warned of the potential shutdown of domestic violence services and other programs due to uncertainty surrounding the State and Federal Governments’ homelessness funding agreement which is due to run out at the end of June.

Social Enterprise Fundraising Guide

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th March 2014 -  The School for Social Entrepreneurs Australia has launched a free fundraising guide for social enterprises and Not for Profits.

Australia Post 2014 Community Grants Open

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th March 2014 -  Australia Post is calling on community groups and charitable organisations to apply for its Our Neighbourhood Community Grants to fund local community projects.

Babies and Bathwater – Repealing is Not the Same as Fixing

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th March 2014 -  While many in the Not for Profit sector appreciate the Coalition Government has made political promises with regard to the ACNC, it should not throw out the baby with the bathwater, but approach the issues so that the fall-out is reduced as far as possible, writes David Gilchrist, from WA’s Curtin University.

Human Rights Database to Create Better Access

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th March 2014 -  The Australian Human Rights Commission is developing a national database of programs and services that assist people with disability in the criminal justice system.

Confiscated Crime Cash Helps Victims and Youths

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th March 2014 -  In Western Australia criminals are paying for crime prevention programs as Not for Profit organisations receive government grants of up to $200,000.

Microvolunteering On the Rise

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th March 2014 -  Demand for microvolunteering actions is increasing around the world, according to new UK research which urges Not for Profits to use this development to their advantage.

Shergold Set to Lead Federal Aged-Care Reform

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 5th March 2014 -  Not for Profit expert Professor Peter Shergold has been named as Chair of the Aged Care Sector Committee tasked to build a working partnership between the Federal Government and the aged-care sector.
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