Staff Reporter, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 - An Australian couple who left their comfortable lifestyle behind to work in the developing world are now devoting their lives to tackling smoky stoves in India's slums, writes…
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 15th October 2014 -
Maverick Federal MP Bob Katter has formally requested a meeting with the Red Cross to discuss his concerns around the Ebola virus pandemic.
Following the news that a Red Cross aid worker,…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 10th September 2014 -
Representatives of the responsible business movement are giving evidence at the Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into the role of the private sector in Australia’s aid program.…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 3rd September 2014 -
One of Australia’s most recognised and respected Not For Profit leaders has warned that the sector may become unsustainable unless similar charities consider merging.
Chief…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th July 2014 - A “lone wolf” social entrepreneur is hoping to revolutionise disaster relief in developing nations and prove that great ideas can come at any age, writes Nadia Boyce…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th January 2014 -
People with disability are set to play an active role in developing Australia’s foreign aid program moving beyond 2015.
The Federal Government strategy, announced last December…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 4th November 2013 -
The young social entrepreneur behind Thankyou Group has been named the Victorian Young Australian of the Year.
Daniel Flynn, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Thankyou Group…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 30th October 2013 - In this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise, journalist Nadia Boyce speaks to a serial social entrepreneur turning the world of toilet paper on its head.
A Melbourne social…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 10th October 2013 -
Australia has received an ‘F’ in a UN report card over the country’s treatment of refugees.
The report launched by the United Nations Association of Australia…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 2nd October 2013 - Globally, there is now a near-universal demand for corporate aid in the aftermath of natural disasters. Nadia Boyce looks at the hyper sensitive issues around the emotions…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th May 2013 -
Humanitarian relief agency RedR Australia has appointed a new Chief Executive to replace outgoing CEO Alan McLean who retired earlier this year.
Kirsten Sayers will take over the…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 20th March 2013 -
Global poverty is declining and may be eradicated altogether in some countries in the next 20 years, a new study by the University of Oxford has found. This article was first published…