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Charity Sector Pushes to Change Outdated Fundraising Regulations

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 30th August 2017 -  A coalition of more than 180 organisations is leading a push to reform fundraising regulations in Australia, which advocates have described as a “total dog’s breakfast”.

Largest Philanthropic Bequest to Monash by Former Law Student

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 29th August 2017 -  Monash University has received one of its largest gifts from the estate of high-profile Melbourne lawyer and former law student Francine McNiff, who donated $3.72 million to the university.

St George Foundation Opens Grants to Assist Children

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 29th August 2017 -  St George Foundation is calling on community organisations focused on providing better futures for children to apply for grant funding of up to $50,000 each.

Fraud and Organisational Culture

Contributor, Tuesday, 29th August 2017 -  Chartered accounting firm HLB Mann Judd offers advice on how organisations can minimise their exposure to fraud.
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NFPs At Risk of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Wendy Williams, Monday, 28th August 2017 -  Not for profits are at risk of being exploited by money launderers and supporters of terrorism, according to Australia's first risk assessment of charities.
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Disability Vehicle Sharing Revs Up in South Australia

Lina Caneva, Friday, 25th August 2017 -  An online platform called CARL that allows disability service providers to share their modified vehicles is operating a pilot program in South Australia and has begun discussions with technology NFP Connecting Up about it’s new ride sharing initiat
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Regulator Reaches Governance Agreement with Embattled RSL SA

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 24th August 2017 -  The national regulator has entered into a compliance agreement with the new board of the Returned Services League (RSL) South Australia following an investigation into the charity’s operations which uncovered “serious governance and financial man

Disability Support and Inclusion Grants Open

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 -  Organisations wanting to increase community inclusion and support people with disability can apply for national funding from the federal government under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Three Ways Faith Based NFPs Can Sure Up Sustainability

Andrew Cairns, Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 -  While the latest census shows a downturn in the number of Christians in Australia, it’s a chance for faith-based not-for-profit organisations to recalibrate and sure up long-term sustainability, writes Community Sector Banking CEO Andrew Cairns.

Why Charities and NFPs Need Accountants

Contributor, Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 -  Accountants are steering Australia’s not-for-profit (NFP) sector through tighter reporting requirements and looming changes in reporting standards, according to CPA Australia, one of the world's largest accounting bodies.
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