Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th June 2014 -
A proposal to improve employment services to deliver better job outcomes for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market will be put to the Federal Government by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), the Australian Council of Trade
Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th June 2014 -
A change in approach to the policy design of programs for young unemployed people could be a big step towards getting youth into work in Australia, writes Jeff Borland, Professor of Economics at University of Melbourne, in this piece first published
Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th June 2014 -
From working as a lab technician to leading a national research institute devoted to ageing, Professor David Ames has been committed to approaches and services that help Australians age well. Ames is this week’s Changemaker.
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th June 2014 -
A leading business executive, Petra Buchanan, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the high profile breast cancer support charity, the McGrath Foundation.
Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -
Younger directors, if properly recruited, mentored and supported, can provide diversity and innovation, says David White, in this piece first published in the latest edition of the SVA Consulting Quarterly.
Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -
Media personality and former champion swimmer Johanna Griggs has joined the board of depression Not for Profit beyondbue.
Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -
Realising the potential Not for Profits made in people’s lives at an early age, led Australian Refugee Association Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Bickendorf into to a 20-year career in the sector. Bickendorf is this week’s Changemaker.
Staff Reporter, Monday, 23rd June 2014 -
New research suggests that the earnings gap between new male and female graduates is determined by the education field choices made prior to university enrollment.
Staff Reporter, Friday, 20th June 2014 -
Philanthropy Australia has announced the appointment of Alan Schwartz as the new President of the national philanthropic peak body - six months after long-time President Bruce Bonyhady resigned.
Staff Reporter, Friday, 20th June 2014 -
Employment is at the highest priority for the G20 meeting set for Brisbane this November, according to one of the co-chairs of the inclusive growth and employment working group for C20 Australia.