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Sharing the Wealth of the Lucky Country – 2012 ACOSS Conference

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th January 2012 -  Registrations have now opened for the 2012 ACOSS National Conference to be held in March in Sydney. This year’s theme is ‘Sharing the wealth of the lucky country’…

Heart Foundation Welcomes Studies on Depression, Aboriginal Cultural Issues

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th January 2012 -  Depression, social isolation and lack of support can lead to greater vulnerability to heart problems according to new research released by an international research…

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…

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…

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,”

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…

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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

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…

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

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.
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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…
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