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‘Crackdown’ on the Disability Support Pension Passes

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd November 2011 -  The Gillard Government’s controversial changes to the Social Security Act – which includes changes to the Impairment Tables used to determine eligibility for the…

Australia’s Disability Champions Honoured

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd November 2011 -  The 2011 National Disability Awards have been announced, with nine individuals and organisations recognised for their work to improve the lives of people with disability at a gala…

Psychotic Illness Study Paints Bleak Picture

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 23rd November 2011 -  Mental health organisations are calling for more support and better-coordinated community mental health services, following the release of study of psychotic illness in Australia.…

Technology on the Table at the FRSA Conference

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 -  The Family Relationship Services Australia National Conference, held last week on the Gold Coast, focused on supporting Australian families and responding to their changing needs,…

Newsboys Foundation Celebrates with Song

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 -  As youth focused grantmaker Newsboys Foundation prepares for its AGM tomorrow, followed by the performance of a hip-hop choir – CEO Sandy Shaw reflected on the way the organisation…

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‘Why Australia Should Abandon the Refugee Convention’

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 22nd November 2011 -  With the collapse of offshore processing, and the likely increase in boat arrivals into a politically charged environment, a cross-road may have been reached regarding asylum policy…

Myer Family Recognised for Funding Higher Education

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st November 2011 -  The Myer family has been recognised as one of the most important benefactors of higher education in Australia. The Business/Higher Education Round Table (B-HERT) 2011 Awards recognise…

Gender Audit of Australian NFPs

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st November 2011 -  Despite women making up 85% of the workforce in the Not for Profit sector, little is known about the gendered nature of senior management and Board positions within the sector. The…

When Bad Consultation Leads to Bad Policy

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st November 2011 -  Governments around Australia need to really listen to their constituents, and ensure that ‘consultation’ doesn’t become a decorative process to legitimise…

Turning Volunteer Work Into Your Career

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st November 2011 -  More than 5 million Australians volunteer but does it provide a pathway to paid employment?  Follow our tips on converting your passion into a career. Put it on your resume Despite…

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