A stalwart of the social sector, Peter McNamara has helped shape the vision of recognisable charities including the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Good Shepherd Microfinance…
Despite a “war against the evidence” for the benefits of microfinance, the sector predicts 2023 will mark the beginning of significant growth.Despite Australia’s strong…
Buy-now-pay-later schemes like Afterpay have revolutionised the way Australians shop. But as Luke Michael reports, these services are also sending vulnerable young…
A charity-run interest free loan program, helping women fleeing family violence get back on their feet, has welcomed a $14.9 million boost from the federal government,…
A program helping three million Australians affected by financial exclusion has completed its first phase, with the backing of 30 organisations across the government,…
A national not for profit has teamed up with NAB to launch a small loan alternative offering low-cost finance solutions, after new research revealed more than one in five…
Not for profit Good Shepherd Microfinance says the fifth anniversary of its low or no-interest Good Money shops, now operating in three states, has proved the worth of the…
Victims and survivors of family violence should be able to access their superannuation as a “band aid” measure, according to industry superfund HESTA which is calling …
Those who can’t afford insurance are being left without a “vital safety net”, according to a new report which claims the not-for-profit sector could help boost coverage…
The community and financial services sectors have come together in a bid to combat financial exclusion which is leaving millions of Australians, particularly women, …
So what makes a Not for Profit organisation innovative? asks Renee Hancock the General Manager – Innovation and Marketing at Good Shepherd Microfinance, which has just…
Accessible insurance cover will be available to people on low incomes through a partnership between Not for Profit organisation, Good Shepherd Microfinance, and Suncorp,…