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Philanthropy’s generosity remains strong… but for how long?

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 3rd June 2020 - Nearly 90 per cent of Australian grantmakers have stepped up support of charities during COVID-19, new research finds Australian philanthropy is far more sophisticated, mature…

‘Charities don’t want to be casualties of the COVID crisis’: NFPs facing a dire financial future

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 3rd June 2020 - Analysis shows almost one in five Aussie charities could be at high risk of closing their doors within six months More than 200,000 charity workers could lose their jobs if COVID-19…

Tips for young jobseekers trying to find work during COVID-19

Luke Michael, Monday, 1st June 2020 - We take a look at what young people can do to get their career up and running if they are stuck in a rut Finding a job as a young person is hard enough during the best of times, let alone during…

Aussie students turn to recycling as COVID-19 crisis hits

Luke Michael, Saturday, 30th May 2020 - A nationwide recycling competition is offering schools a chance to win one of seven community garden sets, which are made from recycled materials Young students across Australia…

Fears COVID-19 could make the far right more dangerous than ever

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 27th May 2020 - There are concerns the crisis will be used to radicalise young people The COVID-19 pandemic could bring a potentially deadly wave of right wing extremism into Australia, anti-racism…

The communities left behind in the pandemic

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 25th May 2020 - “We are essentially putting a Band-Aid on what could become a larger societal issue,” charity leader says. With over one million temporary visa holders excluded from the Commonwealth’s…

Fears COVID-19 will hurt Aussie families already struggling to pay rent

Luke Michael, Friday, 22nd May 2020 - Experts hope the coronavirus pandemic will convince policymakers to take drastic housing action Working families with average incomes often struggled to pay rent long before…

Here’s how you can keep connected during coronavirus

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 22nd May 2020 - We take a look at why keeping up your communication channels during times of uncertainty is key Lockdown restrictions are easing and organisations are starting to think about returning…

COVID-19 helps shift public perceptions of marginalised Aussies

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 20th May 2020 - The pandemic is changing the way Australians view others As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, more than one in five Australians now feel more positively towards people with mental…

Foreign aid transformed amid crisis

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 18th May 2020 - Overseas aid charities are scrambling to deliver programs amongst coronavirus chaos Coronavirus restrictions means delivering aid is far harder than it used to be. But aid agencies…

‘The COVID-19 pandemic is seismic’: Community groups fear for survival

Luke Michael, Friday, 15th May 2020 - Many NFPs have been forced to cut staff amid a drop in fundraising levels Almost three quarters of Australia’s not-for-profit sector feels threatened by COVID-19, according…

For the people

David Crosbie, Thursday, 14th May 2020 - The past six months have demonstrated that the shortest route to greater trust is pursuing common good, not sectional interests – this is true for charities and government, writes…

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