Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th October 2014 - A lifelong dedication to volunteering, a love of meeting people and a desire to ‘keep the conversation going’ keeps the founding President of Volunteering Australia and the past World President of The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) Margaret Bell on her toes. Bell is this week’s Changemaker.
Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th October 2014 - A program designed to assist refugees, asylum seekers and other marginalised jobseekers into work, and to support employers to grow and diversity their workplace, has been launched.
Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 17th October 2014 - Philanthropist and University of Queensland alumnus Bill Bowness, who overcame financial hardship and a severe stutter to forge a successful business career, is now donating $1 million to help others beat the same challenges.
Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 17th October 2014 - Youth cancer charity CanTeen has launched what it says is the world’s first website specifically designed to support young people affected by cancer.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th October 2014 - A balance-of-power Senator has declared that he will vote against abolishing the ACNC, cancelling out one of his fellow crossbenchers votes.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th October 2014 - With most charities holding their Annual General Meetings over the next few months, a new resources page has been created by the charity regulator to help Not for Profits understand their obligations.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th October 2014 - Aussie kids are going hungry with 180,000 children relying on food welfare each month and many more thousands being turned away, according to a new Not for Profit report.
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 16th October 2014 - Whether you’re rejoicing or reminiscing on your previously ad free Instagram, times are changing for Facebook’s cousin, writes digital marketing expert Richenda Vermeulen.
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 15th October 2014 - Maverick Federal MP Bob Katter has formally requested a meeting with the Red Cross to discuss his concerns around the Ebola virus pandemic.
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 15th October 2014 - Not for Profit leaders from across Australia have been named as finalists in the 2014 Westpac Community Leaders Awards.
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 15th October 2014 - The size of the Australian Not for Profit sector and its economic significance should not be lost on the Federal Government in its policy deliberations, a forum in Melbourne has been told.
