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Gender Pay Gap Narrows Year On Year

Wendy Williams, Friday, 19th August 2016 -  The gender pay gap in Australia has narrowed slightly year on year, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Royal Commission Identifies What Makes Institutions Child Safe

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 18th August 2016 -  The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has released a research report examining what elements make an institution “child safe”.

NFPs Call for Humane Resettlement of Manus Asylum Seekers

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 18th August 2016 -  Not for Profits are calling on the Australian Government to resettle refugees and asylum seekers in a “humane and sustainable way” in the wake of news that an agreement has been made to close the Manus Island detention centre.

Simple and Smart – Strategic Planning That Won’t Bring You Down

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 18th August 2016 -  An organisation must live with the results of its strategic planning for years to come so what can be done to ensure it doesn’t fall short, writes Tam Johnston from Variety NSW who will be a guest speaker at an upcoming strategic leadership confere

Opinion

More Abuse Uncovered on Nauru, So Who’s Responsible?

Julie Edwards, Thursday, 18th August 2016 -  It is time Australia rejected the fiction that our political leaders are not somehow responsible for what happens on the offshore detention centres they have created, writes Julie Edwards the CEO of Jesuit Social Services.

UQ Gets $8M Gift for the Arts

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 18th August 2016 -  A Brisbane philanthropist has donated $8 million in what is being hailed the biggest ever donation dedicated to the arts in Queensland.

ACTU Speaks Out in Opposition to Plebiscite

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 17th August 2016 -  The Australian Council of Trade Unions has spoken out in favour of same sex marriage for the first time, calling on the prime minister to hold a free parliamentary vote.

Manus Island Detention Centre To Close

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 17th August 2016 -  Manus Island detention centre is set to close as Australia and Papua New Guinea have reportedly reached an agreement.

Disability Orgs Condemn Treatment of Student ‘Locked in a Cage’

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 17th August 2016 -  National disability organisations have condemned the treatment of a student who was allegedly “locked in a cage” and have called on the government to establish a royal commission.

Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 16th August 2016 -  Akolade’s second Breaking the Cycle of Domestic and Family Violence conference will take place from 27 to 29 September 2016 at Crowne Plaza in Melbourne.
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