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Healthy Change

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 3rd August 2015 -  Mary Freer is the woman behind a social movement that could completely change the way patients receive care in Australia. Freer is this week’s Changemaker. She spoke to Xavier Smerdon.

University Graduates Struggling to Find Work

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 27th July 2015 -  More than 30 per cent of university graduates were unable to find jobs within four months of finishing their degrees, a comprehensive survey has found.

1,100 New Jobs for Indigenous Australians

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 27th July 2015 -  The Abbott Government has partnered with private facility services company, ISS, in an attempt to create 1,100 cleaning, catering, health and aviation jobs for Indigenous Australians.

Thousands of Renewable Energy Jobs at Risk

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 13th July 2015 -  A “war” on renewable energy by the Abbott Government could endanger thousands of jobs, according to the Opposition.

Minimum Wage Review Needed to Fix Structural Unemployment: OECD

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 13th July 2015 -  There is merit in the OECD's call for countries including Australia to review the minimum wage, writes Professor of Economics at University of Canberra, Phil Lewis, in this article originally published in The Conversation.

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A Different Kind of Profit

Lina Caneva, Monday, 13th July 2015 -  Daniel Madhavan was a mover and shaker in the private sector before turning his attention to one of the fastest growing issues in the Not for Profit sector, impact investing. Madhavan is this week’s Changemaker.

New Employment Program Welcomed

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -  Jobs Australia, the peak body for Not for Profit employment services, has welcomed the start of jobactive, the Federal Government’s new program to get unemployed people back to work.

Partnership to Boost Employment Outcomes

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -  Not for Profits Settlement Services International and Social Enterprises Sydney have announced that they have joined forces to offer social enterprise services.

Aussies Not Saving Enough for Retirement

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 6th July 2015 -  One in five Australian workers expect to continue working into their 70s, according to the findings of new research from recruitment specialists Randstad.

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A New Podium for Change

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 29th June 2015 -  In November this year, Sarah Davies will leave her current role as CEO of the Reach Foundation to take on the position of CEO at Philanthropy Australia. Davies is this week’s Changemaker.
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