For the past two decades, Rachel Ball has focused on securing progressive, systemic change in Australia and overseas. She has held senior leadership roles at the…
Ravin is currently working on the campaign to lower Australia’s voting age as the National Media Lead and Victorian State Organiser for Make It 16. He is also…
For more than 35 years, Debra Nicholl, the current CEO, Elder Rights Advocacy, has worked with older Australians. Debra continues to take action through proactive and…
As we start to awaken from our holiday slumber and think of the year ahead, what are five key things to consider in the world of government engagement in 2023?The start of a …
What’s right and what’s wrong when it comes to advocating as a charity during election time?Elections have a way of focusing purpose, and for many charities the time to advocate…
Pro Bono News shares the results from our reader election pollNearly all charities and not for profits say they want their issues on the agenda for the next Australian government,…
The 2022 federal election is rapidly approaching. Each day, candidates from across the political spectrum lay out their agenda. But how does that fit with yours?Pro Bono…
magA coalition of community and advocacy groups say new laws are incompatible with the democratic right to protest and fundamental civil liberties.
The NSW parliament…
The federal opposition has outlined its proposed community sector policies, in a move welcomed by the sector.The Labor party has pledged to support a stronger, more diverse…
But advocacy leaders say charities should not be afraid to speak out The head of the ACNC has been forced to clarify recent comments he made on charitable advocacy during…
It is thanks to the work of advocacy groups that strides have been made to advance the rights of LGBTIQA+ Australians. But what happens when those same organisations experience…
But advocates remain concerned about the future of the site A Victorian charitable trust that funds its community work via mining profits has ditched a plan to open a new…