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US Cuts Fundraising Red Tape

Luke Michael, Monday, 1st October 2018 -  The United States is cutting red tape and increasing transparency for charities through a single national charity registration system.

Campaign Pushes For Drug Policy Rethink

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 1st October 2018 -  With drug induced deaths at a 20 year high in Australia, a coalition of 60 charity, community and health groups are launching a campaign to push for a rethink of current drug policy.   
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Welfare Changes Causing Anxiety for Jobseekers

Luke Michael, Monday, 1st October 2018 -  Misinformation and confusion about changes to participation requirements for welfare recipients is causing anxiety and concern for jobseekers.
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Families Struggling to Put Food on the Table

Luke Michael, Thursday, 27th September 2018 -  To make sure his family has enough food on the table, Craig delays paying bills when he can, buys home-brand items at the supermarket, and only uses his car when absolutely necessary.
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Indigenous Children Left Hungrier Under New CDP Penalties

Luke Michael, Thursday, 27th September 2018 -  Indigenous children would be left hungrier than they already are under tough new penalties proposed as part of reforms to the remote work-for-the-dole program, a Senate inquiry has heard.
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Be the Change: Leaving No One Behind – FRSA 2018 National Conference

Contributor, Thursday, 27th September 2018 -  The Family and Relationship Services Australia (FRSA) 2018 National Conference will be held from 20 to 23 November 2018 at the Pullman Cairns International Hotel in Cairns, Queensland.

Improving the Ethics of Disability Care

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 26th September 2018 -  A new vocational training program putting ethics at the heart of disability care aims to protect the National Disability Insurance Scheme from the sorts of abuses recently uncovered in Australia’s aged care system.  
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Reimagining Charities as Sustainable Businesses

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 26th September 2018 -  Charities will need to reposition themselves as sustainable social enterprises to be successful in the future, according to a new report.

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Six Tips For Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Contributor, Tuesday, 25th September 2018 -  With 25 September marking the third anniversary of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) being agreed, World Vision Australia policy advisor Dane Moores offers his tips to lift Australia’s domestic and international performance on the SDGs.
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Victoria Extends State Care to 21

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 25th September 2018 -  Advocates hope Victorian foster children will no longer face the threat of homelessness once they turn 18, with the state government extending state care to 21 years.
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