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New Jobs Legislation May Unfairly Target Indigenous Australians

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 15th February 2016 -  There are fears that new legislation being introduced by the Turnbull Government aimed at revamping its remote employment programs will not comply with human rights obligations. The Community Development Program replaced the Remote Jobs and…

Business Talent Prioritise Social Values

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 10th February 2016 - 
Eight out of 10 Australian CEOs have acknowledged in a new report that their top talent want to work with companies with social values that align with their own. The PwC 2016 Annual Global CEO

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A Dogged Approach

Staff Reporter, Monday, 8th February 2016 -  Andrew Sabatino has a lot of achievements to hang his hat on. The fundraising and Not for Profit marketing expert has helped Guide Dogs be consistently recognised as the most trusted charity in Australia. Sabatino

Australian Charities to Partner with Prince Charles

Staff Reporter, Monday, 8th February 2016 -  Australian Not for Profits working to support disadvantaged youth are being offered the opportunity to partner with the charity founded by Charles, Prince of Wales. The Prince’s Charities Australia has called for expressions of interest…

Harsher Penalties for Bosses Exploiting Workers

Staff Reporter, Monday, 1st February 2016 -  Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has promised to crack down on “unscrupulous employers” who exploit workers. Shorten said if Labor was elected to government it would introduce harsher penalties for employers to protect workers and there…

Transition to Work Launched Across Australia

Staff Reporter, Monday, 1st February 2016 -  The Australian Government has revealed the 11 successful organisations that will help young people and early school leavers become ready for work under the first round of the new Transition to Work program. Minister for…

Clive Palmer Job Losses Just the Beginning

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 -  The Queensland financial counselling sector is predicting “a financial storm of Yasi proportions” will wipe out up to 1,500 jobs in the wake of news that Clive Palmer will lay off 237 workers at his Queensland Nickel refinery.

Disability Sector Confident, but Still Concerned

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 -  A report investigating the confidence of the disability services sector ahead of the full roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has shown that 70 per cent of organisations are planning to increase the scale or range of their services o

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A Brave New Role

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 25th January 2016 -  Careers as a police officer and a lawyer have led Angelo Venardos to his current role of CEO of a nationally recognised child protection charity. Venardos is this week’s Changemaker. He spoke to Xavier Smerdon.
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