Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Thursday, 18th May 2023 - 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 and…
Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 16th January 2023 - 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 social…
Luke Michael, Thursday, 14th March 2019 - 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 women into…
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 21st November 2018 - 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, which will…
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 7th March 2018 - A program helping three million Australians affected by financial exclusion has completed its first phase, with the backing of 30 organisations across the government, business,…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 6th February 2018 - 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 Australian…
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 5th September 2017 - 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 three-way…
Wendy Williams, Monday, 19th June 2017 - 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 for “urgent…
Wendy Williams, Monday, 10th April 2017 - 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 for those …
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 16th November 2016 - The community and financial services sectors have come together in a bid to combat financial exclusion which is leaving millions of Australians, particularly women, at risk of poverty,…
Renee Hancock, Thursday, 5th May 2016 - 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 won an Australian…
Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 22nd September 2015 -
Accessible insurance cover will be available to people on low incomes through a partnership between Not for Profit organisation, Good Shepherd Microfinance, and Suncorp, in what…