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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Doing Good Work May Not Be Good Enough

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th October 2013 -  A Presidential message to US Department Heads, dubbed the Obama Memo, urging that future budget requests need to focus on outcomes rather than activity has some strong take-outs for Australian Not for Profits says David Crosbie, CEO, Community Council for Australia.

Honouring Olympian & Philanthropist Edwin Flack

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th October 2013 -  Noted philanthropist and Australia’s first Olympic champion, Edwin Flack (1873–1935) has been commemorated with a bronze statue depicting his athletic achievements at the Athens Olympics in 1896.

Double Praise in Philanthropy Top 50

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th October 2013 -  The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has featured twice in the list of Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts of all time, which were announced at a ceremony in Melbourne on Monday.

Why Contests Improve Philanthropy

Hot Topic

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th October 2013 -  Contests for innovation go back hundreds of years — many have even changed history. The Knight Foundation in the US has used its extensive experience to produce a new report on Why Contests Improve Philanthropy - Six Lessons on Designing Public Prizes for Impact.

eftpos Campaign Hits High Note

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th October 2013 -  In a record breaking final poll, as part of the eftpos $2 million ‘Give Back’ campaign, disease prevention and medical research have topped the votes after almost 70,000 people took part in the online campaign.

Aged Care – Big and Small – Both are Beautiful

Opinion

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th October 2013 -  A recent influx of private providers into the aged-care industry and the introduction of government reforms are creating a competitive and challenging environment, writes Lisa Rees, from aged care provider, Benetas.

Drug Foundation E-library Offers Easy Access

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th October 2013 -  An e-library offering free information on alcohol, drug and related health issues has been launched by the Australian Drug Foundation.

Action Needed For Disadvantaged Families – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th October 2013 -  Sustained poverty in early childhood can affect children’s mental and physical health and development, a report by The Benevolent Society has revealed.

NFP Transparency Awards

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th October 2013 -  Registration for 2013 Annual PwC Transparency Awards is now open to Not for Profits nationally.

Poor Aussies in Rural Areas Missing Out on Resources – Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th October 2013 -  Australians living in poverty in rural and regional areas are missing out on resources including adequate health and dental care, good education and affordable quality food, according to a report on poverty in rural regional Australia.

Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts of All Time

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th October 2013 -  The Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts of All Time have been announced in Melbourne revealing a rich history of ‘giving’ in Australia and the public can now vote online to decide Australia’s Top 10 Gifts.

More Than Half of Aussie Workers Not Engaged in Job – Study

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th October 2013 -  Sixty per cent of Australian workers are not engaged in their jobs, according to a recent study.
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