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Work-Life Balance a Win-Win for Business and Employees

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th January 2016 -  A new report by the Center for American Progress has shown that the adoption of work-life balance policies could be a win-win for both employer profits and employees’ economic stability.

Australian Charity Recognised on World Stage

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 17th December 2015 -  An animal welfare charity has become the first Australian organisation to be recognised as a “standout charity” by a US charity reviewer.

BLOG: Burnie Works Is Working

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th December 2015 -  A Tasmanian community initiative called Burnie Works received international acclaim earlier this year as one of Australia’s most promising collective impact initiatives. Research consultant Kerry Graham and Rodney Green, from Burnie City Council ta

Australia World Leader in Human Development

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 15th December 2015 -  Australia is the second best country in the world for human development, according to a report by the United Nations.

Global Agreement to Tackle Violence Against Women

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 15th December 2015 -  While the world was celebrating a global pledge to keep temperature rises below two degrees Celsius on the weekend, an almost equally significant global commitment went largely unnoticed.

Doubts Around Employment Data

Staff Reporter, Monday, 14th December 2015 -  Employment data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is unreliable and “not worth the paper they’re written on”, according to the former director of the organisation.

Peter Greste Wins Human Rights Medal

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th December 2015 -  Journalist Peter Greste has won the 2015 Human Rights Medal at a ceremony in Sydney.

Opinion

Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals: How Can International Volunteers Contribute?

Dr Jemma Gibcus, Thursday, 10th December 2015 -  Volunteering will play an important role in achieving the latest United Nations Sustainable Development Goals both locally and globally, writes Dr Jemma Gibcus from Australian Red Cross.

Domestic Violence Driving Homelessness

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 9th December 2015 -  Domestic and family violence was directly responsible for one-third of all Australians who used specialist homelessness services over the last two years, new government figures have revealed.

Disability Sector Lacks Confidence in NDIS Rollout – Report

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 8th December 2015 -  Two-thirds of the Australian disability sector believe governments are not responding to their requirements, according to a report on the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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