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New natural disaster fundraising guidelines are here, but not everyone is happy

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 15th February 2022 -  Charities have criticised the guidelines for distracting from bigger problems New fundraising guidelines for charities delivering disaster relief services have been released,…

The key to a resilient regional community

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 22nd September 2021 -  New research shows that communities must be front and centre of disaster relief plans  With natural disasters becoming more frequent and intense, new research finds that community…

Scam Charities Swoop in After Cyclone Pam

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 17th March 2015 -  Fake charities have been set up in the wake of Cyclone Pam which has devastated the islands of Vanuatu in an attempt to scam money out of caring donors, the national charity regulator…

QLD Govt Donates $1M to Cyclone-Aid Charities

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 26th February 2015 -  The Queensland Government has made a $1 million donation to be shared among four charities delivering immediate post-cyclone support and services –  bypassing the…

Tracking Corporate Disaster Relief from the Head to the Heart

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 2nd October 2013 -  Globally, there is now a near-universal demand for corporate aid in the aftermath of natural disasters.  Nadia Boyce looks at the hyper sensitive issues around the emotions…

Call for Natural Disaster Fund

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th June 2013 -  An Australian Business and Not for Profit Roundtable has released a White Paper calling for a $250 million pre-natural disaster fund to be set up in a bid to save billions of dollars…

New Charity Joins with Insurer to Fund Emergency Relief

Staff Reporter, Friday, 27th April 2012 -  Insurance provider, Ansvar, has announced a strategic alliance with a new emergency aid charity called Fine Green Paddock which will assist Australians affected by natural disasters.…

Queensland Volunteers – Not Long Term

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th May 2011 -  Just one week after thousands of Queenslanders registered as volunteers to assist in the floods cleanup, a vast majority that were contacted were not prepared to volunteer according…

Practical Advice for Disaster Fatigued Australian Charities

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th March 2011 -    Devastation in Sendai, Japan following the tsunami.  Flickr image: Some rights reserved by robertodevido  With many Not for Profit organisations…

‘Rescued’ Dog Teams Join Rescuers in Japan

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th March 2011 -  As Not for Profits all around the world mobilise their teams in response to earthquake and tsunami ravaged Japan, one organisation is providing a unique rescue operation. The National…

Donors Warned of NZ Earthquake Email Scams

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 24th February 2011 -  Just days after the devastating Christchurch earthquake, the New Zealand Charities Commission has issued a warning to donors to beware of emails from unknown people asking for donations…

NFPs Assist in Cyclone Yasi Aftermath

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd February 2011 -  National relief agencies and supporting Not for Profits have turned their attention and resources towards Northern Queensland in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi. Cyclone Yasi approaches…

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