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.
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.
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th August 2013 -
The closing date for submissions for the $2 million eftpos donation to Australia charities is fast approaching.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th August 2013 -
A new report by ANU’s Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research reveals that the number of indigenous self-employed people has increased and improvements to skills and policy changes have made it easier for indigenous entrepreneurs to set up successful businesses.
Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th August 2013 -
Joh Kirby is the Executive Director at the Victoria Law Foundation, an independent Not for Profit organisation that aims to help Victorians understand the law and use it to improve their lives.
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 7th August 2013 -
A new body is set to provide representation of cooperative and mutual businesses at a national level, with the launch of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) in Melbourne last week.
