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QLD Offers NDIS Funding

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 12th December 2012 - Queensland has become the second State to put forward a plan to the Federal Government to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) but the plan has already hit a Federal funding 'snag'.

Sector Welcomes ACNC Launch

Staff Reporter, Monday, 10th December 2012 - The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has been officially launched by the Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury, in front of a broad cross-section of charities and Not for Profit sector representatives.

Journey to Social Inclusion – Homelessness Evaluation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 6th December 2012 - A new social inclusion project has found that tailored, intensive, long-term support can change the lives of Australians experiencing chronic homelessness.

Fund Helps Australians Get Ready for NDIS

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th December 2012 - The Federal Government has announced the 73 successful projects that will share funding from the $10 million Practical Design Fund to help prepare for the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

NFPs Welcome Pokies Legislation

Staff Reporter, Friday, 30th November 2012 - Not for Profit organisations have welcomed the passing of the controversial pokies legislation through the Federal Parliament.

ACNC Opens for Business

Staff Reporter, Friday, 30th November 2012 - Australia’s first charity regulator, the ACNC, has officially opened its doors for business announcing it will hit the road in the New Year in a national campaign to explain its proposed regulatory approach.

No Increase to Newstart – Senate Inquiry

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 29th November 2012 - A Senate Committee report has rejected a rise in the controversial Newstart Allowance despite Labor and Greens MPs on the committee agreeing the welfare payment is too low.

PM Delivers NDIS Legislation

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 29th November 2012 - The Prime Minister has introduced legislation for a National Disability Insurance Scheme into Federal Parliament describing the Bill as complex, ambitious and urgent and the greatest change to Australian social policy in a generation.

Government Makes Changes to Income Management Scheme

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 29th November 2012 - The Federal Government has announced changes to the delivery of the controversial income management scheme in the Northern Territory, in response to findings from an interim evaluation report.

Call for Government Intervention on Workplace Bullying

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 28th November 2012 - A parliamentary report about workplace bullying in Australia has recommended the Federal Government establish a new national advisory service to provide advice, assistance and resolution services to employers and workers.

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