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Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Government Funds Dry Up for Youth Projects

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd October 2013 -  A nationally recognised youth-transition-to-employment Not for Profit, Youth Connect may have to shut down three of its major projects because of changes to Federal and State funding arrangements.

Gen Y and Woolgrowers Spread Awareness of Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  A NSW Woolgrowing family has has made a short film charting the extensive work being undertaken by Not for Profits tackling homelessness in Sydney as part of a ‘wool blanket’ donation program.

Call for Collaboration in Disaster Relief

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  The Australian philanthropic sector has been urged to collaborate in providing natural disaster support and to consider the longer-term recovery of affected communities.

Call for Equality for Students with Disability

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  Australian students with disabilities are still being denied the rights of an inclusive education enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, according to a Not for Profit White Paper to be launched this week.

‘Super’ Solution to Solve the Big Issues

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  A national summit of young Australian philanthropists has been told that a superannuation fund could be the solution to solving some of the world's systemic social challenges.

SMS Giving Launched

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  Mobile donation platform, GiveEasy has launched an Australian SMS text message ‘giving’ system for Australian charities ahead of the telcos.

Philanthropy and ‘Wicked Problems’

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  Philanthropy can act as an enabler on many levels, writes Melbourne City Mission Chief Executive Officer Ric Holland.

Young Philanthropists Praised – Nexus Summit

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  The state of philanthropy in Australia was brought to the table as the nation's wealthiest and brightest minds in philanthropy and social enterprise came together in Sydney for the first Nexus Australian Youth Summit.

Will Your Systems Make or Break You?

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  With new Government funding reforms including the National Disability Insurance Scheme being introduced, the Not for Profit sector is now required to have more transparency and accountability. Finance sustainability consultant Mark Sheldon-Stemm outlines why it’s important to get NFP systems ready for change.

Cohesion Study Reveals Australia’s Trust Issues

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  Research released by the Scanlon Foundation, shows Australian trust levels toward government and fellow citizens are falling, and discrimination is on the rise.

What’s Leading Fundraising Practice & Innovation Worldwide?

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  Multichannel marketing, mobile donations and impact investment are proving a success for European Not for Profits, writes World Vision Australia Digital Channels Manager Stephen Ellis from the International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands.

National Neighbour Day Founder Calls Time

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd October 2013 -  An Australia-wide search has begun for a national Not for Profit organisation or group with the capacity and resources to take responsibility for national Neighbour Day - set up by the 2012 NSW Volunteer of the Year, Andrew Heslop.
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