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Coalition Slams Social Inclusion Portfolio

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th January 2012 -  The Gillard Government’s Social Inclusion portfolio has come under fire from the Coalition, with Senator Mitch Fifield saying the Government should abolish the Social Inclusion…

Charities Face Post-Christmas Dumping Deluge

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th January 2012 -  Flickr image:  Some rights reserved by theerstwhilekate  Unwanted Christmas presents and household rubbish is a costly problem for charities…

The Poor Quicker to Show Compassion in the Face of Suffering

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th January 2012 -  Emotional differences between the rich and poor, as depicted in such Charles Dickens classics as “A Christmas Carol” and “A Tale of Two Cities,” may have…

Grants Available for Community Groups to Establish Digital Hubs

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th January 2012 -  Not for Profit and Community Organisations can apply for a share of $13.6 million in grant funding under the Federal Government’s Digital Hubs and Digital Enterprise programs.…

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The Shape of the Sector in 2012

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th January 2012 -  2012 looks to be a defining year for the Not for Profit, social enterprise and philanthropic sector, and in this post from the CSI Blog, Gina Anderson outlines why she is looking forward…

Greens Protest NDIS Restrictions

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd January 2012 -  The Greens plan to raise concerns in Parliament this year about limits placed on the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). Senator Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens spokesperson…

New Dementia Centre to be Funded

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd January 2012 -  An aging population and an increase in the numbers of those suffering from dementia are behind a new Federal Government initiative to support people with the disease.  Minister…

ACNC Community Consultations to Start This Month

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd January 2012 - 
Community consultations about reform of the Not For Profit sector kick off at the end of this month  – with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission)
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Homeless Life Expectancy: 47

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 22nd December 2011 -  Flickr Image:  Some rights reserved by KLW NFC  Homeless people in the UK face a brutally short lifespan, according to new research.
A new report from
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Aussie Charities Get App Savvy

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd December 2011 -  Despite a controversial Apple ban on making charitable donations via Apps on the iPhone and iPad, Australian Not for Profit organisations are developing apps to educate and raise…

Women More Charitable Than Men at Christmas

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd December 2011 -  Above: The Mayor of Mosman Cr Anne Connon, assisted Council staff load Mosman Council’s Santa Sleigh with gifts bound for Bear Cottage in Manly.   Flickr Image: …

Opinion

Why Full-Time Students Are Less Likely to Volunteer

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd December 2011 -  Student volunteering can be a rewarding experience, but not an easy one to get right. I travelled this year to work on education and literacy projects in a village in East Sepik Province,…

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