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NDIA to Appeal Disability Transport Ruling as Test Case

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 19th April 2017 -  The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is to appeal a Federal Court decision over funding arrangements for transport costs under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, claiming it will be a test case for the future viability of the scheme
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Calls for Action as Youth Mental Illness on the Rise

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 19th April 2017 -  More young Australians are in psychological distress than five years ago, according to new research which has prompted calls from not for profits for urgent action to stem rising youth mental illness.

Family Rejection Major Cause of LGBTI Homelessness – Report

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th April 2017 -  Family rejection is a major driver of homelessness for LGBTI people, leading to them become homeless at a younger age with a greater reliance on friends rather than family for support, according to a new draft report.

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Stepping Stone to Independence

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 18th April 2017 -  Jason Juretic is the CEO of Stepping Stone House, which provides long-term accommodation, learning and development for vulnerable youth in the Sydney region. He is this week’s Changemaker.
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Are We Ready for the NDIS Agenda?

Staff Reporter, Monday, 17th April 2017 -  Senior manager disability and mental health services at AnglicareSA Kate Rush asks if Australia is ready for the NDIS.

Report Calls for Funding Subsidy to Bridge the Gap in Social Housing Costs

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 13th April 2017 -  A draft report into social and affordable housing in NSW has called for a subsidy to bridge the estimated $950 million a year needed to run the social housing system in that state – a recommendation that has not-for-profit support.

Text Message Donations Breaking Ground for Australian Charities

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 12th April 2017 -  An 18-month-long national telco pilot project trialing text messaging for charity fundraising has seen some “great successes” and some “total flops”, according to the Telco Together Foundation which is planning to extend the trial through 201

Twitter Reaches Out to Help Young People

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 12th April 2017 -  A not for profit is using social media to stop young people feeling overwhelmed and disconnected by a relentless 24/7 news cycle and help them deal with tragic world events and divisive online conversations.

UK Charitable Giving Held Steady ‘Despite Brexit’

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 12th April 2017 -  People are becoming more charitable in the UK with almost nine in 10 people (89 per cent) saying they did something “charitable” last year, according to a major not-for-profit study on giving.

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Sector Petition to Retain Funding for Volunteering Support Services

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 12th April 2017 -  Volunteering Australia and the state and territory peak bodies have called on the not-for-profit sector to sign a petition to the Senate calling for retained funding for volunteering support services.

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