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Disability Service Sector Can’t Meet NDIS Demand

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 8th September 2016 -  A significant number of disability service organisations lack the financial capacity to meet the increased demand from the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to new research.

Opinion

What NFPs Can Learn from Zoe Foster-Blake

Richenda Vermeulen, Thursday, 8th September 2016 -  ntegrity director Richenda Vermeulen explores what Not for Profits can learn from Zoë Foster-Blake, a well-known author and founder of fast-growing skin care range Go-To, who knows success isn’t about campaigns, it’s about the whole customer exp

Alliance Calls on Govt to Stop Criminalisation of the Unemployed

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 8th September 2016 -  Poor Australians are being criminalised by the social security system, according to an alliance of organisations that are demanding the government address the country’s growing employment crisis.

Australian Women Must Work an Extra 70 Days to Earn the Same as Men

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 8th September 2016 -  The 16.2 per cent pay gap between men and women in Australia means that women had to work an extra 70 days to reach the same level of pay as men for the last financial year.

Opinion

As Sure As Jesus Wore Sandals, You Will Know Someone With a Mental Illness

Dameyon Bonson, Thursday, 8th September 2016 -  One in five Australians has a mental illness, so chances are you will know someone who is affected. You might even do business with one of us, writes Dameyon Bonson, a Kimberley-based entrepreneur and mental health advocate, to mark RUOK? Day.

One in 10 Young Indigenous Men Rate Happiness at ‘Zero’

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 7th September 2016 -  One in 10 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and 5 per cent of young women rate their happiness as zero, compared to just 1 per cent of non-Indigenous young people, sparking calls for urgent action.

Poll Reveals Strong Rejection of Newstart Cuts

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 7th September 2016 -  The majority of Australians do not agree with the government's proposed cuts to Newstart, according to a new poll.

Vic Govt Announce $120M to Boost Social Housing

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th September 2016 -  The Victorian government has announced it will invest nearly $120 million to boost Victoria’s supply of social housing.

Volunteering Australia CEO Brett Williamson Stands Down

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th September 2016 -  Volunteering is the heart and soul of society says Volunteering Australia CEO Brett Williamson OAM who has announced he is set to stand down at the end of the year.

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Documenting a David-and-Goliath Battle

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th September 2016 -  The Opposition tells the story of a David-and-Goliath battle over land in Papua New Guinea, with community leader Joe Moses at the heart of the story in a fight to save a four-generation strong settlement in Port Moresby from being evicted.
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