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Queensland Floods: One Year On

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -  It’s a year since devastating floods swept through Queensland, claiming 35 lives and affecting more than 200,00 people but also revealing an incredible community spirit.…

Aussie Donors to be Rewarded for Giving Via Amex

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -  Community service organisation, Mission Australia and and credit card giant, American Express will trial a partnership to reward donor loyalty. American Express Cardmembers…

British Comedian Stephen Fry Attacks QLD’s ‘Gay Panic’ Law

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -  Above: British comedian Stephen Fry.  Image:   Some rights reserved by City College Norwich  British comedian Stephen Fry has joined calls…

Federal Budget 2012: Cut Wasteful Expenditure, Not Support for the Most Needy – ACOSS

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -  ACOSS, the Australia Council of Social Service, has released its priorities for the Federal Budget in 2012, calling on the Australian Government to tackle waste while giving priority…

Keeping the Dole Low Will Increase Hardship, Not Employment – Disability Groups

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -  People with Disability Australia (PWD) and the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (ADFO) have expressed disappointment about comments made by Federal Employment…

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Employment for Australians with Disabilities – Everybody’s Business Including NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -  Australia ranks 21st out of 29 OECD countries in employment participation rates for those with a disability (1) and we really should be hanging our head in shame, according to the President

Twitter’s Crucial Role During the QLD Floods

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th January 2012 -  A year on from the devastating Queensland floods and a new report has highlighted the crucial role that social media sites, Twitter and Facebook, played in disseminating information…

India’s Polio Success a Major Milestone for Global Health

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th January 2012 -  Friday will mark a significant milestone in the global fight against polio – it will be a year since the last case of wild poliovirus was detected in India. What makes the feat…

Gaming for Good with Free Rice

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th January 2012 -  More than 1 million people have signed up to an online trivia game where rice is donated to the hungry people around the world for each correct answer. On Freerice.com, players face…

Employers Urged to Think About Mental Health

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th January 2012 -  Flickr image:  Some rights reserved by Simon Aughton  Employers are being urged to think about how they can better support the mental health of their…

Federal Government Extends NFP Consultation Deadlines

Lina Caneva, Monday, 9th January 2012 -  The new Federal Assistant Treasurer, Mark Arbib has extended a number of tight deadlines imposed on the Not for Profit sector as part of the Government’s reform process.
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