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NSW Govt Launches Collaborative Economy Framework

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 19th January 2016 -  The NSW Government has released a framework for regulating what is described as the “collaborative economy” and responding to disruption within the traditional economy.

Students With Disability Neglected by Education System – Senate

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 15th January 2016 -  Australia’s education system is failing students with disability, directly setting them up for a life of “diminished capacity”, according to a senate report.

Sector Called to Push Mental Health Reform

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th January 2016 -  Australia's mental health system is in urgent need of reform and the Not for Profit sector must take the lead in initiating change, according to peak body Civil Society Australia.

2016 the Year of Marriage Equality in Australia

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 12th January 2016 -  Australian marriage equality advocates are preparing to campaign heavily throughout 2016 as a public vote on the issue looms.

NFP Child Protection Laws Start in Victoria

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th January 2016 -  Victorian organisations that work with children and are funded or regulated by the Victorian Government must now comply with mandatory child safety standards and reporting obligations.

Funding for Parent Employment Programs

Staff Reporter, Monday, 11th January 2016 -  The Federal Government is calling for organisations to apply for funding under a new projects-based program, ParentsNext, and put forward ideas on how to ensure parents do not fall into long-term unemployment.

Government’s Plan to Tackle Housing Affordability

Xavier Smerdon, Friday, 8th January 2016 -  The Turnbull government’s announcement that it will set up a working group to investigate innovative ways to improve the availability of affordable housing has been welcomed by welfare groups.

Confusion Surrounds Pap Smear Charge

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 7th January 2016 -  Claims that women could be charged $30 for a pap smear from July 1 have been thrown into doubt by the Health Minister and the peak medical body, but public outrage continues to grow with an online campaign reaching 140,000 signatures.

Charity Says Volunteer Card is a Must

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 7th January 2016 -  South Australia’s largest community-based volunteer organisation has called on the State Government to introduce a volunteer card system.

Malcolm Turnbull Spruiks Charitable Giving

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 7th January 2016 -  Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has given an impassioned speech about the need for Australians to give to charity.
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