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TITAN Offers NFPs the Chance to Win Free New Website Build

Contributor, Thursday, 18th October 2018 -  The Institute of Technology for Australia and New Zealand (TITAN) has launched an innovative Website Build and Match Fund Grant, giving charities the chance to apply for a free new website build and receive tailored guidance and support from a divers
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Disadvantaged Jobseekers Facing Lack of Entry-Level Jobs

Luke Michael, Thursday, 18th October 2018 -  Entry-level jobs for disadvantaged jobseekers are drying up, according to new analysis which reveals more than four people are competing for each low-skilled job in Australia.
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Report Highlights Entrenched Australian Poverty

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 17th October 2018 -  With millions living below the breadline in Australia, a peak welfare body is calling for a complete overhaul of the employment system, at least two days a week of subsidised childcare and a lift to social security.

Opinion

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Lobbying Isn’t a Dirty Word

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 16th October 2018 -  Even though lobbying has become somewhat of a dirty word, it can actually be a powerful force for good, and it’s time more people, communities and charities started lobbying to achieve positive change, writes Krystian Seibert.
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Religious Freedom Review Calls to Amend Charities Act

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 16th October 2018 -  Religious charities advocating traditional marriage would be protected from losing their charitable status under a leaked recommendation from the federal government’s religious freedom review.

ACNC Website Gets a Revamp

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 15th October 2018 -  The updated Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission website is being met with positive feedback from the sector, after a four day website closure to fix speed and accessibility issues.

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Impact Investing Extends to Every Corner of the Globe

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 15th October 2018 -  The impact investing movement is taking root in all edges of the globe, with new advisory boards set up in Bangladesh, New Zealand and South Africa to promote the practice in new regions.

Opinion

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Indigenous People With Disability Have a Double Disadvantage the NDIS Can’t Handle

Contributor, Wednesday, 10th October 2018 -  We need a longer term strategic approach focused on community development to overcome the sustained inequality that comes with being both Aboriginal and living with disability, writes Scott Avery from the First Peoples Disability Network, in this art

Mental Health Forums Breaking Down Barriers to Support

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 10th October 2018 -  A charity leader is encouraging rural people to harness mobile technology to get mental health support, as Australians increasingly turn towards online forums to seek help.    
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Australia’s Largest Charity Kitchen Comes to Brisbane

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 10th October 2018 -  Foodbank and FareShare are teaming up to open Australia’s largest charity kitchen, and will cook up to five million meals a year for people struggling to put food on the table.

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