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Not for Profit Sector: (Give More) Time For Change

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th April 2012 -  While the Federal Government’s reform proposals for the Not for Profit sector are commendable, the manner in which the Government has set out to ‘operationalise’ these proposals is concerning, says Alex Malley the CEO of international accountin

Gay Community Suffers High Psychological Distress – NFP Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th April 2012 -  Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Australians experience high or very high levels of psychological distress, a new Not for Profit study has found.

Opinion

If We’re Not for Profit, What Are We For?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th April 2012 -  In the climate of the Federal Government’s ongoing reform of the charity sector, the CEO of World Vision, Tim Costello, asks are we achieving the community benefit we exist to serve?

Half of Australia’s Homeless are Under 25

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th April 2012 -  Half of Australians seeking help for homelessness are under 25 and almost twenty per cent are under 10, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

US NFPs Still Challenged by Economic Conditions – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th April 2012 -  Many Not for Profits in the United States are still facing challenges that threaten the stability of the sector and the well-being of the people they serve, a new study has found.

Opinion

The Future of Philanthropically-Funded Journalism Uncertain

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd April 2012 -  Despite rapid growth in the number of non-profit investigative centres in the United States and many fine examples of quality journalism by such centres, uncertainty remains over the longer-term sustainability of philanthropically-funded journalism,

Inaugural National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards Announced

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd March 2012 -  Seven community organisations from across Australia, including Kids Under Cover, have been recognised for their work in preventing and addressing homelessness at the inaugural National Homelessness Services Achievement awards in Canberra today.

Social Impact Bonds: New Winds of Change in Canada

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 20th March 2012 -  One of my least favourite school exercises (and this is a crowded field) was returning to the classroom after summer vacation and being asked by my teacher to write an essay on “My Holiday”.

Reports Point to High Cost of Work Related Injuries

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 -  Two new reports published by Safe Work Australia show that despite Australia recording its lowest number of work-related deaths since 2003-04, the total cost of work-related injury, illness and disease can now be assessed at more than $60 billion.

Micro Finance Proving a Success in Australia – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 -  New research into micro finance, which is often associated with developing countries, shows that it can make a real and meaningful difference to Australians and the Australian economy.
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