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Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Pushing for Positive Change in Papua New Guinea

Changemaker

Staff Reporter, Monday, 16th September 2013 -  Adam Everill’s never-give-up attitude set him on the right track to start Rugby League Against Violence, a Not for Profit organisation that has gone from strength to strength since starting in 2011. He’s our featured Changemaker this week.

Aurizon opens up grants for charities in regional and rural Australia

Staff Reporter, Friday, 13th September 2013 -  GRANTS of up to $20,000 are now up for grabs as part of Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund.

New Emergency Communications Pilot

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th September 2013 -  In an Australian first, Victorian emergency services organisations may soon be able to communicate with each other via a common channel, from any device to any device, under a new pilot project.

PAFs Given Charity Register Privacy Option

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th September 2013 -  It’s still unclear how many philanthropic funds are expected to apply to continue to keep their philanthropy private using an amended regulation through the national charity regulator, the ACNC.

Deadly Awards Recognise Community Contributions

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th September 2013 -  Not for Profit trailblazers and outstanding leaders from the indigenous community were recognised at the 19th annual Deadly Awards held at the Sydney Opera House.

Australian Communities Foundation Names New Chief

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th September 2013 -  Melbourne-based Not for Profit leader Jonathan Chapman will replace UK import Clare Brooks as CEO of the Australian Communities Foundation - one of the oldest and largest community foundations in Australia.

Effect of the Coalition Victory On NFP Salary Packaging

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th September 2013 -  While the Coalition’s election victory has removed Labor’s proposed changes to the statutory formula for FBT car leasing arrangements there are some new Fringe Benefit Tax changes that Public Benefit Institution (PBI) employees need to be up to speed on, according to NSW-based salary packaging expert Bob Millikin.

Creative Partnerships Named

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th September 2013 -  What does a zoo, a circus and the opera have in common? They have been named as having outstanding relationships with business, the arts and donors as part of the Victorian Creative Partnerships Australia Awards.

Charity Merge Assists Corporates

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th September 2013 -  Volunteering and online giving organisations, Goodcompany and Karma Currency have merged with a new online platform that aims to connect corporates that can give with those in need.

World Happiness Report Puts Australia in Top 10

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th September 2013 -  Australia has been ranked 10th in a new UN World Happiness Report - behind a swathe of Northern European countries and Canada.

Brave Leaders Hold and Measure Clear Goals

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th September 2013 -  Leaders need to commit to their goals and not be swayed by funders, according to New Philanthropy Capital’s Tris Lumley in an interview with Social Ventures Australia (SVA) Consulting’s Executive Director, Duncan Peppercorn.

Record Charity Applications for eftpos $2 Million Campaign

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th September 2013 -  Electronic funds transfer system company, eftpos Australia has confirmed it has had a record number of Not for Profit applications for its $2 million dollar donation to charity as part of its 2013 GiveBack campaign.
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