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Gender of First-Born Child Affects Parents’ Charitable Giving

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 12th November 2015 -  Parents' charitable giving is affected by the sex of their first child, according to a new report out of the US.

Most UK Charity Mergers are ‘Rescues’ in a Brutal Environment

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 11th November 2015 -  Most charity mergers in the UK are “rescues” of failing organisations in a brutal environment, rather than strategic moves intended to improve services and outcomes, according to new research.

Australia in Top Five Most Generous Countries

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 10th November 2015 -  Increased levels of giving over the past year have pushed Australia into the top five of the world’s most charitable countries, according to a leading report on global generosity.

Importance of Formal & Informal Volunteer Skills – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th November 2015 -  Volunteers play an important role across society, yet their contribution to the vitality of businesses and communities is often unrecognised and undervalued, according to new Australian research.

Challenges Grow in School to Work Transition – NFP Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th November 2015 -  Young Australians are finding it harder to make the transition from school into full time work, according to new data released by the Foundation for Young Australians.

Aussie Workplaces Hotbed for Discrimination

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th November 2015 -  Australian workplaces are worse for discrimination than global averages, according to data covering 34 countries.

Young People Facing ‘Intense’ Employment Pressure – Report

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 9th November 2015 -  Seven years after the Global Financial Crisis hit, the event is still creating havoc for young jobseekers, with teenage boys and young men who are in the labor market today more likely to be unemployed, according to a national welfare agency.

Volunteering Victoria’s Inaugural Award Winners

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th November 2015 -  Volunteering Victoria has announced the six winner of the inaugural State Awards showcasing the commitment, diversity and impact of Victoria’s volunteer managers, volunteering programs and volunteer-involving organisations.

Julia Gillard Cancels Charity Launch

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 5th November 2015 -  Former prime minister Julia Gillard has cancelled plans to launch a new national charity in support of pregnant teenagers.
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