David Crosbie, Thursday, 16th December 2021 - We have seen some of the best of Australia in 2021, but we have also seen some deplorable decisions and self-serving myopic behaviour, writes David Crosbie.
David Crosbie, Thursday, 6th August 2020 - It is important for charities to shine a light on the problems facing the sector and society at large, but we must not push this narrative too far. Charities must also be seen as capable…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 12th September 2019 - Where you live and the postcode of the school you attend will have a significant impact in determining your opportunities. We need to start addressing the educational bias that limits…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 6th June 2019 - New Zealand has shown how government can shift from previous budget practices to focus more on measures that reflect the reality of people’s lives, writes Community Council for Australia…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 9th May 2019 - The importance of enacting human values seems to have slipped off our public policy agenda, except where it can be shown to provide an economic benefit, writes Community Council for…
Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 7th May 2019 - Australia is heading in the wrong direction when it comes to tackling growing incarceration and suicide rates, charitable giving, and sustainability levels, according to new analysis.…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 28th March 2019 - Now is the time for all charities to be finalising their election strategy, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie.A federal election is going to be called for mid-May.…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 17th January 2019 - Even the best economic proxy measures can only partly explain what is at the heart of charities’ work, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie in light of recent reports…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 6th December 2018 - Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie explains why he would like to see a more compassionate Australia in 2019.At a forum this week I was asked to reflect on what I would …
David Crosbie, Thursday, 26th April 2018 - To realise the vision of an Australia that embraces its dreamers, we need to enhance and strengthen the role of charities and broader civil society, writes Community Council for Australia…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 3rd August 2017 - If we want stronger communities, a more prosperous, productive and happier Australia, inclusive education must be a higher priority, writes David Crosbie CEO of Community Council…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 27th April 2017 - Our Australian “values” need to be grounded in the reality of life in Australian communities and not just a list of words we agree to, writes David Crosbie, CEO of the Community Council…