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Technology to Reduce Social Isolation in Older Australians

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st June 2012 - The latest tablet technologies can alleviate feelings of social isolation for older people, and increase their wellbeing, according to new research.

Men Don’t ‘Get’ Depression – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 14th June 2012 - A new study has found a majority of Australian men have “incorrect” and “critical” perceptions of mental health.

Spotlight on Elder Abuse

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 13th June 2012 - A Victorian organisation is convening a forum to raise awareness about abuse suffered by senior citizens.

CPA Australia Focuses on Not for Profits

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th June 2012 - CPA Australia are holding a week-long conference including a day dedicated to Not for Profits.

Benchmarking Project Investigates NFP Back-Of-House Services

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st May 2012 - A consortium of 13 Australian Not for Profits have embarked on a three year project to benchmark their back-of-house services within the sector.

Associations Forum National Conference – Win Tickets

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st May 2012 - The Deputy Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Michael Schaper will be the keynote speaker at the 7th Annual Associations Forum National Conference in Brisbane in July.

Victorian Jobs Project Wins Inaugural Social Justice Award

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 30th May 2012 - A central Victorian project that is working to give long-term unemployed people the confidence and skills they need to fill an over-supply of jobs has won a landmark social justice award.

Smart Homes for Older Australians

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd May 2012 - A new report by the University of Melbourne’s Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society (IBES) has found smart technologies can support older people in their homes for longer.

Opinion

The University of Life – Now Open for All Young Australians

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st May 2012 - A major factor that affects the mental wellbeing of our young people is the shockingly poor pathways for progressing from dependence to independence says Jan Owen, the CEO of of the Foundation for Young Australians which has just launched Young Peopl

Opinion

A 90 Year Old Volunteer’s Generosity of Spirit

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th May 2012 - National Volunteer Week: Fundraising Epidemiologist, David Zerman tells of his unexpected encounter with a 90 year old “volunteer” whose words he remembers every day.

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