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Multi-million Dollar Plan to Tackle Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th January 2014 -  A Victorian homelessness peak body has called for the State Government to invest $54 million over four years to get rough sleepers off the street.

People with Disability to Help Form Aid program

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th January 2014 -  People with disability are set to play an active role in developing Australia’s foreign aid program moving beyond 2015.

ATO Updates Trust Deeds for Ancillary Funds

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th January 2014 -  The Australian Tax Office has updated versions of its Private ancillary fund model trust deed and Public ancillary fund model trust deed.

New Directive on Refugees Puts Lives at Risk – RCOA

Staff Reporter, Friday, 10th January 2014 -  Refugee Council of Australia says a new Ministerial directive that specifies family visa applications lodged by refugees who arrive by boat should be the lowest processing priority is a punitive measure that puts lives at risk.

Application Form Updated as Charities Act Takes Effect

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has released an updated online application form for registering as a charity to reflect new charity legislation.

Sector Welcomes Win for Affordable Housing

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  The Not for Profit sector and the Federal Opposition are claiming a win for affordable housing after the Australian Tax Office decided to not charge full GST on moveable home estates.

Analysis

Disability Funding is No Charity – It’s an Investment

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  Economics Lecturer at Deakin University, Elizabeth Manning, explores why making predictions on the NDIS based on its first few months of implementation makes no sense at all in an article first published on The Conversation.

Education Needed on Anti-Discrimination – Beyondblue

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  A mental health Not for Profit has called for more anti-discrimination campaigns after a young gay man was attacked in Perth last week.

Concern over Young People in Nursing Homes – Survey

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  Age-appropriate accommodation is the main concern Australians have for young people with disabilities, a survey has found.

ATO Releases New NFP Tax Documents

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 9th January 2014 -  The Australian Tax Office has released a raft of new and updated documents explaining charity tax obligations and the relationship with the charity regulator the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
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