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Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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ACNC Reveals Charity Fraud

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  The charity regulator, the ACNC, has investigated complaints against more than 200 Australian charities in its first year of operation, including one charity whose husband and wife directors have since fled the country.

App Sets Anti-Racism Challenge

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  An education-style mobile phone app, which challenges users to live for a week in the life of an Aboriginal man, a Muslim woman or an Indian student, has been launched.

Time for ‘Real’ Wages Not ‘Pot Shots’ at People With Disability

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  Here we go again – vilifying Australians with disabilities. Try paying us a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work instead, argues systemic advocate for inclusive practices, Tricia Malowney.

Salvos To Front Royal Commission

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  Australia’s best-known welfare organisation, the Salvation Army, will make its first appearance before the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse set up by former Labor Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Call for Victorian Disability Sector Award Nominees

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  Nominations are open for the 2014 Victorian Disability Sector Awards - which recognise and honour individuals, businesses and organisations that are making a difference to the lives of Victorians with disability.

Innovative Ways of Operating a PAF

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  In JBWere’s Philanthropic Services’ first report on the contribution that Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) make on Australia’s charitable sector, author John McLeod offers his tips on innovative ways to operate a PAF.

Charity Offers Disaster Relief for Kids

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th January 2014 -  A children’s Not for Profit has launched an “ambitious” pilot that aims to sponsor Victorian children affected by natural disasters.

Business Manager Takes Plunge into NFP Sector

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Friday, 24th January 2014 -  After running a fundraiser for a personal cause, Ben Young was propelled into a career change that led him into the Not for Profit sector. Young is this week’s Changemaker.

Employment Peaks State Case for Welfare Review

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Staff Reporter, Friday, 24th January 2014 -  Employment services peak bodies have called on the Federal Government to help more people into work rather than tighten eligibility or reduce welfare payments.

Bravehearts Grow NSW Development

Staff Reporter, Friday, 24th January 2014 -  A national child protection organisation has expanded its workforce in NSW to deliver education, counselling and case management support services for those engaged with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Fee-free Community Sector Training For Young People

Staff Reporter, Friday, 24th January 2014 -  Fee-free apprenticeships and traineeships for Queensland high school graduates going into areas including disability, aged care, home and community care, and children’s services are now available.

Bhutan Refugee Given Top New Aussie Honour

Staff Reporter, Friday, 24th January 2014 -  A former Bhutan refugee has been named the inaugural New Australian of the Year.
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