Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 7th November 2022 - The announcement, which brings the state in line with the rest of Australia, has been welcomed by the for-purpose sector.The NSW government is extending state support for young people…
Luke Michael, Monday, 1st February 2021 - This federally-funded service aims to be a one-stop shop for disability information and services Disability groups have welcomed the launch of a national disability information…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 29th November 2016 - Applications for Sydney Leadership 2017 are closing on Wednesday 7 December. Invest in yourself and create significant change in your work and life with the Sydney Leadership program.…
Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 -
The Benevolent Society’s social benefit bond, which aims to keep children safe in their own homes, has delivered positive results for families and investors in its third year.
The…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 20th April 2016 - The New South Wales Government is expanding its social impact investment program – releasing its statement of opportunities to tackle key social challenges – after the success of…
Chris Hornsey, Wednesday, 16th March 2016 -
The risk of unemployment for young Australians is more than double the country’s general rate of unemployment, with some regions battling with rates above 20 per cent, according…
Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 16th December 2015 -
A $10 million social benefit bond, managed by the Benevolent Society with support from the New South Wales Government, has reported positive results for both participants and investors.…
Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 7th October 2015 -
Australia’s oldest charity, The Benevolent Society says it has taken action to address its financial procedures following an alleged $150,000 fraud by a former employee.…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 15th July 2015 - A unique social enterprise running food tours in Sydney’s forgotten suburbs has taken the bold step of cutting ties with its parent Not for Profit, writes Nadia Boyce in this…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 8th May 2014 -
Directors’ confidence in the Coalition Government, including Not for Profit board directors, has diminished on the eve of its first budget over concerns about low productivity…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 26th February 2014 -
The problem with collaborative efforts is that organisations enter into them with some kind of belief in magic and then face the inevitable disappointment, a national conference…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th November 2013 -
Global investment banking firm Goldman Sachs has launched a $250 million social impact fund – one of the first US impact investing vehicles to be sponsored by a major financial…