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Changemaker: The woman taking on all sides to make Australia fairer

What’s the fuss about workplace flexibility?

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 15th November 2019 - We sit down with the experts to find out the best way to do it

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Drought assistance not a sufficient prescription for rural mental health

Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 14th November 2019 - One-off measures that only address financial implications will hardly be a long-term solution for the growing intensity and range of challenges facing rural communities, writes Andrew Cairns.

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It starts with you

Contributor, Thursday, 14th November 2019 - The annual FIA Conference returns in February to Brisbane’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. With a line-up of sought-after speakers from not-for-profit organisations, charities, fundraising agencies and consultancies around the globe, FIA writer Kim Carter looks ahead to the highlights.

Collective Insights

CRMs – Is the grass always greener on the other side?

Stephen Mally, Wednesday, 13th November 2019 - The Xfactor Collective specialist member Stephen Mally says jumping to a new CRM may not always be necessary, in our weekly Collective Insights column.

Opinion

Greenies and miners don't need to be at war

Contributor, Wednesday, 13th November 2019 - Miners are not the enemy. In fact, those who once worked in mining are a key element to implementing the change required, writes Tim Hutton.

Can civil society help Australia meet its SDGs?

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 13th November 2019 - Australia is not on track to meet its Sustainable Development Goal targets by 2030

Millions of vulnerable Aussies turning to payday loans

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th November 2019 - A new report says Australian households risk falling into a debt spiral from payday lenders

Report finds NFP boards lack leadership in fundraising

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th November 2019 - Fundraising is the responsibility of every board member, experts say

Opinion

Shareholder activism might sound good, but it’s delusional to think it will change anything much

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 - Don't expect institutional investors to become activists for change to make corporations more responsible. More direct approaches are urgently needed, write Warren Staples and Andrew Linden from RMIT University.

Indigenous finance literacy in the digital age

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 - New program aims to equip more Indigenous Australians with finance skills

Racism in the media

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 - 57 per cent of opinion pieces discussing race involve racist language or themes

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Salary packaging – When ‘think different’ actually works

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 - GO Salary is set to disrupt the salary packaging industry.

Opinion

The government is committed to an Indigenous voice. We should give it a chance to work

Contributor, Monday, 11th November 2019 - The co-design process is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recast how decisions are made about Indigenous affairs, write Marcia Langton and Tom Calma, co-chairs of the Voice Co-Design Senior Advisory Group.

Opinion

Career change mindset hacks: Look for the little wins

Clare Desira, Monday, 11th November 2019 - This week Clare Desira is calling out when we say "I'll be happier when..." especially during stressful or challenging times (like searching for a job!).

Changemaker

The woman taking on all sides to make Australia fairer

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 11th November 2019 - As a charity, business and sporting leader, Ros Moriarty is fighting for change through sustainable community-led solutions. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

Are you a nervous networker? This might help

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 8th November 2019 - Up your networking game with these top tips

The ‘horrific reality’ of UK mental health hospitals revealed

Luke Michael, Friday, 8th November 2019 - A UK report is calling for an overhaul of the mental health system to protect people with disability

Advocates demand stronger targets for disability employment

Luke Michael, Friday, 8th November 2019 - NDIS Minister Stuart Robert has unveiled a plan to get 30 per cent of scheme participants into work by 2023

Opinion

Why Australia needs more noisy charities!

David Crosbie, Thursday, 7th November 2019 - Within the free speech dialogue, there are few groups more important than charities, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie.

Collective Insights

Am I too small for a corporate partnership?

Contributor, Thursday, 7th November 2019 - The size of your organisation is less important than you might think, write The Xfactor Collective specialist members Linda Garnett and Sharon Dann, in our weekly Collective Insights column.

Opinion

Our royal commission is not yet a safe place for people with disability

Emma Bennison, Wednesday, 6th November 2019 - Emma Bennison, CEO of Blind Citizens Australia, reflects on her experience putting together a submission to the royal commission and the support – or lack thereof – she received.

Disability royal commission begins amid fears around support services

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th November 2019 - The first hearing of the inquiry will focus on education

Report finds NFP boards lack leadership in fundraising

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th November 2019 - Fundraising is the responsibility of every board member, experts say

Mental health system failing vulnerable Aussies

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st November 2019 - The Productivity Commission estimates mental illness and suicide is costing Australia up to $180 billion a year

Opinion

Why Australia needs more noisy charities!

David Crosbie, Thursday, 7th November 2019 - Within the free speech dialogue, there are few groups more important than charities, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie.

Changemaker

Creating a future of fundraising

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 4th November 2019 - As the fundraising manager of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Alan White is bringing a fresh perspective to fundraising in a bid to solve some of the most pressing issues of our time. He’s this week’s Changemaker.

Advocates demand stronger targets for disability employment

Luke Michael, Friday, 8th November 2019 - NDIS Minister Stuart Robert has unveiled a plan to get 30 per cent of scheme participants into work by 2023

Spotlight

The shirts bringing colour and mental health conversations to Australian construction sites

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 6th November 2019 - You can’t miss a TradeMutt work shirt. The patterns are loud, bright and funky, and definitely not what you’re used to seeing people wear on a construction site. But the shirts are more than just a pretty picture, they’re also saving lives, writes Maggie Coggan in this month’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.

‘It was incredibly traumatising’: Children with disability belittled and abused in Aussie schools

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th November 2019 - The disability royal commission heard stories of children being bullied by both students and teachers

Five ways to make sure you’re championing diversity in your organisation

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 1st November 2019 - Helpful tips on how to foster diversity in your workplace

Millions of vulnerable Aussies turning to payday loans

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th November 2019 - A new report says Australian households risk falling into a debt spiral from payday lenders

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Not-for-profit roadmap: Current and future changes to financial reporting

Contributor, Thursday, 7th November 2019 - Ram Subramanian, a policy adviser in reporting at CPA Australia, offers an overview of what the Australian Accounting Standards Board overhaul of its financial reporting framework means for not for profits.

Opinion

We need to talk about specific listings

Krystian Seibert, Monday, 4th November 2019 - The DGR specific listing process is political, opaque and in most cases, success depends on having the right connections and requires persistent lobbying, writes Krystian Seibert.

Collective Insights

Am I too small for a corporate partnership?

WA giving circle helping grow philanthropic culture

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th November 2019 - Impact100 WA has given away $1.5 million in grants since 2012

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How to volunteer, not ‘voluntour’

Contributor, Monday, 4th November 2019 - The pitfalls of orphanage volunteering are well-known but there are many other ways international volunteer experiences can unwittingly do more harm than good.

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Salary packaging – When ‘think different’ actually works

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 - GO Salary is set to disrupt the salary packaging industry.

Opinion

The country is not waiting for the government

David Ritter, Monday, 4th November 2019 - The Australian government may not have a credible mechanism for reducing the emissions that are driving global warming. But huge amounts of climate action can and is occurring outside of what the government does, writes Greenpeace Australia Pacific CEO David Ritter, as part of a series on Fighting Global Warming in your Workplace.

Racism in the media

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 - 57 per cent of opinion pieces discussing race involve racist language or themes

Indigenous finance literacy in the digital age

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 - New program aims to equip more Indigenous Australians with finance skills

Opinion

My six insights from the Social Enterprise World Forum 2019

Contributor, Wednesday, 6th November 2019 - Emma-Kate Rose, chair of the Queensland Social Enterprise Council, shares her takeaways from a session on building social enterprise networks.

Changemaker

The woman taking on all sides to make Australia fairer

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Drought assistance not a sufficient prescription for rural mental health

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It starts with you

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Salary packaging – When ‘think different’ actually works

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 - GO Salary is set to disrupt the salary packaging industry.

Changemaker

The woman taking on all sides to make Australia fairer

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Not-for-profit roadmap: Current and future changes to financial reporting

Spotlight

The shirts bringing colour and mental health conversations to Australian construction sites

Changemaker

Creating a future of fundraising

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How to volunteer, not ‘voluntour’

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Youth mental health crisis: Do healthcare workers need more training?

Contributor, Thursday, 31st October 2019 - Year on year, Australian youth are reporting increasing levels of psychological distress. Do healthcare professionals need more training to help tackle this crisis?

Changemaker

Looking to the future of civil society and conservation

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 28th October 2019 - Climate change, mass extinction of species, and the destruction of natural environments are some of the most pressing issues at hand. As the CEO of WWF Australia, Dermot O’Gorman is at the forefront of finding solutions. He’s this week’s Changemaker.

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Helping people and the planet

Contributor, Monday, 28th October 2019 - 12,000 Australians are set to benefit from Westpac Foundation grants.

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An open letter from Tate: ‘It was the first time I felt like I wasn’t alone’

Contributor, Thursday, 24th October 2019 - CanTeen youth ambassador Tate reflects on the support he received after hearing he had cancer and the importance of talking every step of the way, ahead of National Bandanna Day on Friday.

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The 2020 IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program opens Monday 28 October

Contributor, Thursday, 24th October 2019 - This is a date that you don’t want to miss if your organisation is grant ready and can demonstrate that it has the capacity and capabilities to deliver projects important to your mission.

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Giving all communities ‘a seat at the table’

Contributor, Tuesday, 22nd October 2019 - What sets community foundations apart is that they work with and for the community, writes Bec Bridges from Australian Community Philanthropy, ahead of the upcoming National Community Foundations Forum 2019.

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Good360 – Lifting up Australian communities

Contributor, Tuesday, 22nd October 2019 - Matching the right product with the right people is as easy as Good360!

Changemaker

Creating a legacy and Aboriginal-led solutions for impact

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 21st October 2019 - As the CEO of Saltwater Country, Yawuru and Bunuba woman Cara Peek is creating a legacy of Indigenous-led solutions to improve the social, emotional and economic wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

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We rise and fall together

Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 17th October 2019 - Helping vulnerable Australians when times get tough and preventing people falling through the cracks is not just compassionate – it’s wise, writes Community Sector Banking CEO Andrew Cairns.

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Five tips for not for profits to leverage the next budget cycle

Jo Scard, Thursday, 17th October 2019 - Jo Scard shares some advice on how to cut through with key decision makers.

Changemaker

The plight of modern slavery and the woman fighting to end it

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 14th October 2019 - Each year millions of people are enslaved, trafficked and exploited worldwide. It’s an epidemic that as CEO of Hagar Australia Jo Pride is fighting to end. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

Doco of the month: Backtrack Boys

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 10th October 2019 - What impact can one man and his dog jumping team have on the lives of young people doing it tough in the bush? A profound one, Catherine Scott tells Wendy Williams, as part of a series profiling powerful documentaries in partnership with Documentary Australia Foundation.

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Girls to the front...of philanthropy

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 7th October 2019 - As the CEO of the Australian Women Donors Network, Julie Reilly is paving a future where girls and women are at the forefront of philanthropy and social investment. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

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10 things I’m glad I packed for my year in Mongolia

Contributor, Monday, 7th October 2019 - Patrick Gallus recently volunteered for 12 months in Mongolia with the Australian Volunteers Program. Here he shares his top 10 things to pack when you’re heading for an extended stay in the world’s coldest capital city.

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The process of measuring social impact

Contributor, Thursday, 3rd October 2019 - The need for practical and standardised assessments for social impact measurement are now more important than ever. In this article, HLB Mann Judd break down the financial model they have developed to help not for profits work through the impact process.

Spotlight

The enterprise fighting to save lives in the water

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 - Children with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. It’s a shocking statistic that Erika Gleeson’s social enterprise, Autism Swim, is fighting to change, writes Maggie Coggan in this month’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.

Changemaker

More than just a good film: The documentaries changing our national conversation

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 30th September 2019 - Malinda Wink has had a lot of experience across a lot of different sectors. But it’s her work in social impact documentaries that is changing lives, policy and community behaviour. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

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A new approach to giving

Contributor, Monday, 30th September 2019 - This month Westpac Foundation announced it’s changing its approach to giving for social enterprises. Here the foundation’s CEO, Susan Bannigan, talks about the changing nature of corporate philanthropy and how collaboration is key to its 2030 strategy.