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Giving to Create Change

Lina Caneva, Monday, 18th May 2015 -  National Volunteer Week saw countless organisations celebrate the tireless work of those people that give their time and energy to different causes. To celebrate this week, Pro Bono Australia is featuring two volunteers from the Mission Australia Cen

Mother’s Day Budget Surprise

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 11th May 2015 -  It was intended as a Mother’s Day gift to the tune of $3.5 billion, but the Abbott Government’s showcase childcare package has been slammed for “stealing” money out of family's pockets and forcing mothers back into work.

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A Progressive Approach

Lina Caneva, Monday, 11th May 2015 -  The man that brought the world’s most famous whistleblower to Australia proves that sometimes Not for Profits just need to ask in order to receive. Executive Director of Australian Progress, Nick Moraitis, is this week’s Changemaker.

Govt & NFP Partnership to Create Job Pathways for Women

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 11th May 2015 -  The Federal Government has announced a partnership with UnitingCare Australia to create long-term employment pathways for women in the community and aged care sectors.

Disability Wage Row

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  Disability advocates say they were not consulted on an Australian Human Rights Commission decision to grant disability enterprises an exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act.

Opportunity the Unlikely Culprit Holding Back Female Participation

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  Enabling women to take up leadership roles in the workplace and not “check out” at mid-levels of their careers remains a major challenge in Australia, writes management expert at Deakin University, Athena Vongalis-Macrow, in this article original

Man’s Best Friend Used as Workplace Tool

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  A Queensland employment service that mentors people with disability, injury or illness into paid positions is using man’s best friend to support their development.

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A Humanitarian Approach to Change

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  As an Australian humanitarian with experience working in over 30 countries, Matt Darvas knows what it means to give something his all. Darvas is this week’s Changemaker.

Unemployment Down, Aussie Dollar Up

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th April 2015 -  Australia’s unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to 6.1 per cent, with the dollar receiving a boost on the back of the jobs news.

Aged and Disability Work Discrimination Inquiry

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 20th April 2015 -  A national inquiry has been launched by the Australian Human Rights Commission into employment discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with a Disability.
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