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Civil society must help hold governments accountable

Marcia Balzer, Thursday, 21st March 2019 - We’ve given up expecting accountability from our politicians… but it’s time for that to change, writes Marcia Balzer. Australian voters face an imminent Federal Budget shaped by…

Opinion

Dead Fish, Criminal Bankers, Aged Care Abuse – Where are the Regulators?

David Crosbie, Thursday, 14th February 2019 - The popular media debate about government performance often focuses on political games and short-term point scoring, but what matters most in our communities is the quality of government…

Opinion

Investing in People Who Make a Difference

David Crosbie, Thursday, 31st January 2019 - Charities need to be independent, but that does not mean they should be cut adrift by government to fend on their own, writes Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie. “In …

NSW Government Called to Help NFPs Become Energy Efficient

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 11th December 2018 - The New South Wales government needs to strongly support the state’s not-for-profit sector to invest in energy saving technologies amid rising energy costs, a report finds. Researchers…

Increased Support Needed for Entrepreneurs with Disability

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 3rd August 2018 - Entrepreneurs and business owners with disability need increased support to take their ideas “to the next stage”, a disability sector leader believes. Ross Joyce, CEO of the Australian…

Can TV Show Us What it is Really Like to be Homeless?

Paul Carter, Monday, 23rd July 2018 - Having shown what it is “really like to be homeless in Australia”, the celebrities involved in television’s second series of Filthy Rich and Homeless are back to their normal…

Social Sector on Notice to Prepare for Population Debate

Paul Carter, Wednesday, 18th July 2018 - Government celebrations about a superior vetting process thankfully driving down the migrant intake are disingenuous and instead represent a shame, a national peak body says. …

ANZSOG Scholarships Give NFPs a Chance to Invest in Future Leaders

Contributor, Tuesday, 11th July 2017 - Not-for-profit organisations can now benefit from scholarships for Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) programs aimed at developing the skills of leaders …

Government Opens Safer Community Grants

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 - The federal government is offering grants worth a total of $9.5 million under the Safer Communities Fund to boost community safety across Australia. The Safer Communities Fund is…

Uncertainty and Change Forecast for NFP Sector in 2017

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 10th January 2017 - Experts have predicted that a “negative environment” will surround the not-for-profit sector this year, but advised organisations to use it as an opportunity to push for social …

Govt Provides $1M in Catalyst Arts Funding

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 26th April 2016 - The federal government is to provide $1 million through its Catalyst – Australian Arts and Culture Fund to acquire, preserve and maintain the family home of one of Australia’s…

Pressure on Government to Stop Cuts to Aid Budget

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 12th April 2016 - The Campaign for Australian Aid, with the support of more than 65 aid and development organisations, said it would ramp up pressure on the Federal Government over the next month to …

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