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Centrelink Rallies Call for Immediate End to Auto-Debt Recovery Program

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 31st January 2017 -  Lunchtime rallies across three states calling on the federal government to stop its Centrelink auto-debt recovery program have been followed online with a nationwide virtual rally.

Feature

Girls Gotta Know – The Indian Experience

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 31st January 2017 -  Talish Ray is a Delhi-based lawyer who has developed a Tasmanian-designed online resource for women seeking legal assistance in India, with information on everything from renting to dealing with harassment. She spoke to Lina Caneva about the journey

New Police Charges for Street Swags Charity Founder

Lina Caneva, Monday, 30th January 2017 -  Controversial founder of not-for-profit Street Swags and former Queensland Young Australian of the Year, Jean Madden is to face six new fraud charges.
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Controversial Thriller Splits Audience Over Portrayal of DID

Wendy Williams, Monday, 30th January 2017 -  Mental health advocates are calling for an open conversation about Dissociative Identity Disorder in the wake of claims the new psychological thriller Split “stereotypes and sensationalises” those struggling with mental illness.

Changemaker

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Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day

Wendy Williams, Monday, 30th January 2017 -  Ian Steel OAM is the founder and CEO of KickStart for Kids, a not-for-profit organisation that helps school children achieve positive educational and self-esteem outcomes through breakfast, lunch and mentoring programs.
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NFP Leaders and Philanthropists Honoured on Australia Day

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 26th January 2017 -  Philanthropists and not-for-profit leaders have joined former prime minister Julia Gillard in receiving top awards in this year’s Australia Day honours list.

Opinion

An Alternative Australia Day

Justin Mohamed, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  Australia Day should be a source of unity, pride and celebration that reflects the identities, histories and cultures of all Australians, writes Justin Mohamed, CEO of Reconciliation Australia.

Opinion

Lack of Affordable Housing in the Jewish Community

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  Issues being raised by Victoria’s homelessness and housing organisations parallel the experience of being on the front line of the current affordable housing crisis in the Victorian Jewish community, writes Hugh Cattermole and Melinda Kidgell.

Analysis

Top Tips for Charities Ahead of the Annual Information Statement Deadline

David Locke, Tuesday, 24th January 2017 -  The deadline for most registered charities to submit their 2016 Annual Information Statement is now only one week away. Here are some submission tips from acting commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) David Loc
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Indigenous Homeless Hit Hardest By Funding Uncertainty

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 24th January 2017 -  Ongoing funding uncertainty is restricting homelessness support for Indigenous Australians, according to a new report.

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