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Senator Sues: Sexism, Women and Australian Politics

Avery Poole, Wednesday, 11th July 2018 -  The sexist remark thrown at Senator Sarah Hanson-Young underscores the urgent need for more women in Australian parliament, writes Dr Avery Poole, assistant director at the Melbourne School of Government at the University of Melbourne, in this articl

Analysis

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The NDIS: Why ‘Customer-Centricity’ Counts

Diana Ferner, Tuesday, 10th July 2018 -  The NDIS is presenting a huge change to the disability services ecosystem. So significant is it that the struggle to adapt and deliver at NDIS price points is pushing many organisations to decide whether they can continue to provide the same services
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Rising Indigenous Voice Ready to Lead if Chosen

Paul Carter, Monday, 9th July 2018 -  During NAIDOC Week many familiar Indigenous leaders will be in the media, but at the same time a young Indigenous advocate, a rising voice representing the next generation of leadership, has returned to Australia from addressing the UN Human Rights C
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Australia’s Charity Sector Needs A Rebrand

Emma Lang, Thursday, 5th July 2018 -  Mobilising public support on a confused sector brand, will not serve your cause. Particularly as conservative politics comes at advocacy, writes Emma Lang.
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Blind Adventurer Appointed Patron for International Day of People with Disability

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 5th July 2018 -  Adventurer and three-time paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM has been appointed the 2018 Patron for International Day of People with Disability.
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CSL To Shut Its Doors

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 5th July 2018 -  The Centre for Sustainability Leadership is looking for a values-aligned organisation to take on the program, after it announced it must close its doors in November after 13 years of running leadership programs.

Around the World

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Value of Small Charities in the Spotlight

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 3rd July 2018 -  “Size does matter” when addressing complex social issues according to new UK research, which found small and local charities offered a range of economic and social benefits, prompting a call to arms to support small charities.

Opinion

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When the Good Are No Longer Considered Great

Louisa Sampson, Tuesday, 3rd July 2018 -  Pockets of scandal popping up across the not-for-profit sector in Australia and beyond are harming the good name of charities who work hard to deliver crucial services and support. With a landscape that could see faith in the sector dwindle, Louisa S
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How to Navigate the Unclear Horizon for Service Providers

Bruce Nixon, Tuesday, 3rd July 2018 -  There are many hoops and hurdles to navigate in maintaining National Disability Insurance Scheme registration and compliance, but Centro ASSIST can help providers work through the steps, writes Bruce Nixon, Holocentric CEO.
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Charities Secure ASIC Exemption

Wendy Williams, Monday, 2nd July 2018 -  Charities have secured an exemption from paying the new Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) levy, ensuring fee-free regulation for all charities.
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