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Research Reveals Excuses for Abuse

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th November 2015 - On national White Ribbon day confronting new research has revealed that from an early age Australians look for reasons to excuse domestic violence and gender inequality.

Charity Loses Federal Court Tax Fight

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 - An Australian organisation that claimed to be a charity and spent more than $1 million on luxury cars for its members, has lost a Federal Court appeal to keep receiving charitable tax concessions.

Opinion

Homelessness – What About the Jewish Community?

Melinda Kidgell and Marilyn Kraner, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 - There’s been a significant increase in demand for support by members of the Jewish community who are experiencing the same range of issues that cause homelessness in the general community, writes Melinda Kidgell and Marilyn Kraner from Jewish Care.

Role of Advocacy a Priority for NFPs – State of the Sector Survey

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 24th November 2015 - The role of advocacy, sector collaboration and improving the method of government funding agreements are the top priorities for Australia’s Not for Profit sector, according to the 2015 national survey by Pro Bono Australia.

Impact 25 Nominees Unveiled

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 23rd November 2015 - From CEOs of some of Australia’s largest charities and the Prime Minister, to one-person teams, the Not for Profit sector has spoken and nominated a wide range of people for the second Pro Bono Australia Impact 25.

Australian Children Blame Drugs and Alcohol for Abuse

Ellie Cooper, Friday, 20th November 2015 - Seventy per cent of Australian children blamed abuse at the hands of adults on drugs and alcohol, compared to just 4 per cent globally, one of the world’s largest polls of children’s views revealed.

Aussies Care More About Human Rights Than Shareholder Rights

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th November 2015 - Most Australians believe businesses should have ethical responsibilities, placing human rights and environmental concerns way above companies’ duty to return a profit to shareholders, a new survey has revealed.

BLOG: Not Afraid – Même Pas Peur

Kate Brooks, Thursday, 19th November 2015 - Young Australian human rights law student Kate Brooks is tracing the journey of thousands of Syrian refugees arriving on Europe's shores. While heading back to her home base in Paris, the terror attacks occurred. Here’s her latest Blog - Même Pas

Voice of US Not for Profits, Rick Cohen, Dies

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 - Outspoken US Not for Profit leader and advocate, Rick Cohen, a former President of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and online columnist, has died suddenly at the age of 64.

Big Business Continues to Invest in Community – Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th November 2015 - A new report has revealed that even during uncertain economic times, top businesses across Australia and New Zealand have increased the amount they spend on community projects and initiatives to over $222 million a year – up by $34 million on 2014

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