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Homelessness No Priority for Coalition – Opposition

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Federal Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews’ abolition of the Prime Minister’s Council on Homelessness has been described as “simplistic” by the Opposition spokesperson for Housing and Homelessness, Senator Jan McLucas.

Bligh Takes on Top NFP Role

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is moving south to take up the role of CEO of community services organisation YWCA NSW in 2014.

NFPs Moving From a Grant-based System to a Market-focused Environment

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Australian Not for Profits will need to undertake a strategic review of their activities and business processes to deal with the total change in which services will be delivered and paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, says accounting and audit expert, Russell Postle.

Mental Health Portal Pilot

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Mental health service organisations across Australia are being invited to take part in a free 12-month pilot of a new service that aims to cut the time and cost of completing and reporting on quality standard

New Diabetes Campaigns Supported by eftpos Giveback Donation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  Diabetes Australia has welcomed the start of the eftpos Giveback campaign, which will result in a donation of up to $2 million to support diabetes and cancer programs.

ACNC Launches ‘Self- Service’ Portal

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  The charity regulator, the ACNC, has launched a self-service portal to allow charities to update their public information online.

Innovative Companies Create Commercial and Social Value in Australia

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 7th November 2013 -  A new Green Paper, to be launched on November 26th at the 2nd Creating Shared Value Forum, will provide a broad assessment of the state of Creating Shared Value (CSV) in Australia.

Hockey Dumps Education Tax Cap & FBT Car Leasing Changes

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 6th November 2013 -  The Federal Coalition Government is to axe the former Labor Government’s tax cap on self-education expenses along with the controversial change in policy on car leasing and FBT, which was expected to have a significant impact on the Not for Profit sector.

Volunteering Australia Appoints New Board Directors

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 6th November 2013 -  Not for Profit peak body Volunteering Australia has appointed a new Chairman and two new Board Members saying the move is in a bid to building greater industry engagement and collaboration within the Australian Volunteering sector.

NFPs Fight ‘Illegal’ Asylum Label

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 6th November 2013 -  A coalition of 138 Not for Profit organisations has called on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to stop the Government’s use of the term “illegal maritime arrivals” for asylum seekers arriving by boat.

Volunteer Management Special Interest Group

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 6th November 2013 -  The Victoria’s peak body for volunteering has worked with volunteering leaders across the state to launch a Volunteer Management Special Interest Group.

Melbourne Awards Highlight NFPs

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 6th November 2013 -  Not for Profit leaders and organisations have featured among the shortlisted finalists for the 2013 Melbourne Awards.
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