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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Summit Explores Megatrends in New Economy

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 21st August 2013 -  Hyperconnectivity will transform traditional economic models and underpin the ‘new economy’, keynote speakers have told a dual-state summit today.

Social Enterprise Gets Political

Spotlight

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 21st August 2013 -  In this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise, political passion in post-apartheid South Africa has inspired a young Melbourne social entrepreneur to engage the ‘disengaged’ in Australian politics - but innovation and originality have been almost as much a hindrance as a help.

Crowdfunding: Not Just for First World Problems

Analysis

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 21st August 2013 -  While the world’s most publicised crowdfunding campaigns can only be described as addressing ‘first world problems’ a newer generation of crowdfunding platforms is allowing Not for Profits and social entrepreneurs an opportunity to raise the funds to create a better future for their communities. Entrepreneur, Tom Dawkins from StartSomeGood explains.

FYA Names 2013 Young Social Pioneers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th August 2013 -  Addressing youth homelessness, education projects in developing countries and socially inclusive dance classes for the disabled are just some of the projects being led by the 18 young Australians who have been accepted into the 2013 Young Social Pioneers (YSP) program.

Submissions Call for Eftpos $2 Million Charity Donation

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th August 2013 -  The closing date for submissions for the $2 million eftpos donation to Australia charities is fast approaching.

Next Government Needs Workplace Giving Campaign

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th August 2013 -  The next Federal Government should launch a national campaign to promote and foster workplace giving to employers, employees and charities, according to Ted Kerr from The Australian Charities Fund.

NFP Election Debate Heads to Canberra

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th August 2013 -  The future of the Australian Not for Profit sector will be debated by Federal politicians in a National Press Club pre-election forum in Canberra on Friday organised by peak body, the Community Council for Australia.

Westpac Community Leaders Awards

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th August 2013 -  Banking giant Westpac has launched a Community Leaders Awards campaign to recognise leaders in the Not for Profit sector.

Cutting Council Red Tape for Community Volunteers

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th August 2013 -  Victorian is to cut unnecessary red tape imposed by Councils on volunteers who manage rural public halls and sporting grounds.

New Chair for Responsible Gambling Council

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th August 2013 -  The Victorian Government says the appointment of lawyer and business leader John Walter as the new Chair of the Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council will regenerate the body.

Average Wage Rising: Report

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th August 2013 -  The average full time weekly wage has risen 4.8% to $1,485.80 per week in the past 12 months, according the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report.
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