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Charity Reputation Index Reveals High Levels of Public Trust in Sector

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 19th December 2018 - The Australian public’s level of trust in the charity sector remains high, according to the annual Charity Reputation Index, which named The Royal Flying Doctor Service as the …

Global Compact: Ensuring Safety and Dignity For Migrants

Contributor, Tuesday, 18th December 2018 - In celebration of International Migrants Day on 18 December, Vicki Mau, the national manager of migration support programs at Australian Red Cross, discusses the importance of …

Sector Celebrates Shorten’s Historic Affordable Housing Commitment

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 18th December 2018 - The community sector is celebrating Labor’s election commitment of 250,000 affordable rental properties over ten years, labelling it a game changer for vulnerable Australians…

Save the Children Helps Make the World ‘Better With a Sweater’

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 18th December 2018 - People in the UK were able to make a Christmas donation simply by tapping their debit or credit card on a charity worker’s sleeve, thanks to a new contactless Christmas jumper. Developed…

Opinion

Could the Charities Act 2013 Pose a Problem for Advocacy Charities?

Krystian Seibert, Tuesday, 18th December 2018 - Krystian Seibert raises concerns about an aspect of the Charities Act that could have major implications for how the act can be used to challenge charities which have advocacy as a …

Holidays – Baloney, We All Need to Keep Our Eyes Wide Open

Jo Scard, Tuesday, 18th December 2018 - Even though Christmas is almost upon us, not for profits still need to keep their eyes wide open and be prepared for the looming federal election, writes communications and engagement…

Federal Government to Overhaul of ‘Punitive’ and ‘Outdated’ Jobseeker Program

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 17th December 2018 - An independent panel has found the federal government’s jobseeker program, Jobactive, to be punitive and digitally outdated, sparking a government commitment to overhaul the…

Community Groups Dismayed at Labor’s Failure to Raise Newstart

Luke Michael, Monday, 17th December 2018 - Labor’s failure to commit to raising Newstart at their national conference has been slammed by anti-poverty advocates, who say welfare recipients will needlessly struggle to…

Changemaker

Embracing the Power of People

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 17th December 2018 - Shen Narayanasamy is a lawyer and human rights campaign director at GetUp!, fighting fiercely in board rooms, Parliament and the streets, for a better, and fairer future. She is this…

On Earth as It Is in Heaven

Adam Blanch, Monday, 17th December 2018 - In his final column, psychologist Adam Blanch considers the connection between human suffering and happiness, and what it takes to really be yourself. As Christmas draws near I find…

Government Extends Controversial Cashless Welfare Card

Luke Michael, Friday, 14th December 2018 - The federal government is extending the controversial cashless welfare card trial by 12 months and considering a fifth site, despite continuing criticism about the card’s effectiveness.…

Possible Backlash Caused by Planned Changes to Charities Act

Luke Michael, Friday, 14th December 2018 - Legal experts warn that the federal government’s plan to guarantee legal protection for charities advocating traditional marriage may create a backlash, as charities scramble…

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