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Can Nations Measure Well-Being?

Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th December 2011 -  Frustrated with the shortfalls of GDP as an indicator of wellbeing, how do we find alternative means to measure progress in the quality of people’s lives, asks Macquarie Group Foundation Professor at the Centre for Social Impact, Peter Shergold. T

Productivity Commission Report Warns on Government Childcare Reforms

Lina Caneva, Friday, 2nd December 2011 -  Not for Profit advocacy group, the Australian Child Care Alliance (ACCA) says a Productivity Commission Report confirms that child care costs will sky rocket under the Gillard Government’s planned workforce reforms.

Volunteering Australia Releases Teaser to National Survey

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 1st December 2011 -  Volunteering Australia releases a sneak-peak at the results of its National Survey of Volunteering Issues 2011 set for release at next week's International Volunteer Day.

A New Take on Philanthropic Partnerships

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st December 2011 -  Why the change to long term philanthropic partnerships as opposed to one-off donations? Simon Lewis, the Head of Strategic Partnerships, Communications & Community at The Trust Company explains.

School and Study Cause Most Stress for Young Australians – Report

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 30th November 2011 -  School and study problems remain the top concerns of Australia’s young people, according to a Mission Australia survey.

Opinion

What Equal Pay in the Community Sector Means to Me

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 24th November 2011 -  Angela Pollard, a longtime community sector worker and manager of the Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre, shares her thoughts on the importance of equal pay for community sector workers.

Psychotic Illness Study Paints Bleak Picture

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd November 2011 -  Mental health organisations are calling for more support and better-coordinated community mental health services, following the release of study of psychotic illness in Australia.

Opinion

‘Why Australia Should Abandon the Refugee Convention’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 -  With the collapse of off-shore processing and the likely increase in boat arrivals into a politically charged environment, a cross-road may have been reached regarding asylum policy in Australia, according to Bob Birrell and Arienne Millbank.

When Bad Consultation Leads to Bad Policy

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st November 2011 -  CSI Blog | Governments around Australia need toreally listen to their constituents, and ensure that ‘ ‘consultation’ doesn’t become a decorative process to legitimise a predetermined set of action, says CEO of the Community Council for Austra

Volunteers in Aid Conference Provides Support

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th November 2011 -  International Volunteer Day will be celebrated at the second annual Volunteers in Aid conference and expo to be held in Melbourne on Friday 2nd December 2011.
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