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Call to Focus on Jobs for Young Aussies – ACOSS

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 -  The Australian Council of Social Service has urged the Federal Government to focus on improving job opportunities for young people saying the Government is investing precious dollars on failed programs instead of the ones that work.

NCOSS Announces New Leader

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 -  Tracy Howe, the former head of peak body Domestic Violence NSW, will be taking on the top job at the Council of Social Service of NSW.

Changemaker

Flying into the NFP Sector

Staff Reporter, Monday, 2nd June 2014 -  Trained as an air traffic controller with the Royal Australian Air Force, Glenda Stevens led a multi-cultural fundraising charity in Ireland before taking the top job at Homelessness Australia. Stevens is this week’s Changemaker.

Jobs Gap Widens For Indigenous Workers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th May 2014 -  Primary education, Year 12 attainment and post-school qualifications for Indigenous students have been on the rise but employment is not improving, the latest report on Indigenous reform from the COAG Reform Council has revealed.

Diversity Council Reveals New Leader

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th May 2014 -  Workplace diversity Not for Profit, the Diversity Council Australia, has appointed its Programs and Member Services Director Lisa Annese as Chief Executive Officer.

Mental Health Education Best at Work

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th May 2014 -  Recent research has revealed for the first time that evidence-based workplace depression prevention programs can significantly reduce depression symptoms among employees.

Changemaker

From Diplomat to Refugee Crusader

Staff Reporter, Monday, 26th May 2014 -  Former diplomat Naomi Steer worked in politics and the trade union movement before she made the leap into the Not for Profit sector to become the founding National Director for UNHCR Australia. Steer is this week’s Changemaker.

Analysis

If We Are to Work to 70, We Need to Rethink Work

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th May 2014 -  As the Federal Government confirms its plans to increase the Australia’s retirement age to 70, Sue Richardson, Principal Research Fellow, National Institute of Labour Studies at Flinders University, looks at the changing character of the nation’s

World of Difference Winners Announced

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th May 2014 -  Three Australians have been granted a year of ‘paid charity leave’ to focus on their passion projects as part of the Vodafone Foundation’s 2014’s World of Difference program.

Big Moves in the Youth Sector

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th May 2014 -  Youngcare, a Not for Profit that represents young people in aged care, has announced that General Manager Marketing and Fundraising, Samantha Kennerley, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
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