Home › News › Oxfam Australia

Tag : Oxfam Australia

Microfinance Pilot Funding Extended

Staff Reporter, Friday, 8th February 2013 - The Federal Government has committed $448,800 to community development finance in Australia, signing a contract extending its Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)…

NFPs Want Poor and Vulnerable the Focus for Election 2013

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st January 2013 - Not For Profits have welcomed the Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement of the upcoming Federal election on September 14 but have called on leaders to focus on the poor…

Oxfam Appoints New Chief Executive

Staff Reporter, Friday, 30th November 2012 -
Dr Helen Szoke
Picture: humanrights.gov.au International aid organisation Oxfam Australia has appointed Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Helen Szoke as its new chief executive.…

NFPs Launch Annual Christmas Gifts Campaigns

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd November 2012 -
A sewing machine to help women earn a reliable income is one of the many gifts featured in this year's World Vision Christmas gifts catalogue. Not for Profit organisations around…

Support for Act of Recognition Bill Promising – NFP

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th November 2012 - Signs of Coalition support for an Act of Recognition Bill acknowledging Indigenous Australians in the Constitution are a step forward on the path to a referendum, Oxfam Australia…

Oxfam Boss Resigns After Decade in Job

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 14th June 2012 -
Oxfam Australia's executive director Andrew Hewett resigns Oxfam Australia’s long serving Executive Director Andrew Hewett has announced his resignation after 11…

NGOs Warn of Major Challenges Over LNG Project in PNG

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 30th May 2012 - A new report on the impacts of the multi-billion dollar Liquefied Natural Gas Project in Papua New Guinea highlights achievements in addressing social change but warns of continuing…

NGOs Welcome Government Response to Food Crises in Africa

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st May 2012 -
Millions of people are food insecure in the West Africa region. Andy Hall/Oxfam Australian aid agencies have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to contribute…

Transparency Awards Celebrate Honesty in NFP Reporting

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th April 2012 - The Cancer Council NSW and Opportunity International were named as the major winners of the fifth annual PwC Transparency Awards last night. A collaboration among PwC Australia,…

Matching Gifts Program Tops $30 Million in Bank Donations

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 27th March 2012 - Banking Group, Westpac and its staff have donated more than $4 million to some 600 Australian-based charities as part of its 2012 Matching Gifts program. Westpac says the 2012 funds…

Aid Agencies Warn on West Africa Food Crisis

Staff Reporter, Monday, 19th March 2012 -
Countries across the Sahel region, Africa, are facing a serious food crisis. Adjitti Mahamat ,40, cooks the one big meal a day for as many as ten children. Photo: Andy Hall/ Oxfam. …

Carr Appointment Praised by Aid Agencies

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 6th March 2012 - Australia’s International Aid Agencies have welcomed the appointment of former NSW Premier, Bob Carr as the new Foreign Minister in the Gillard Government’s new Ministerial…

News categories

Kneebone Cartoons Karen's Blog Changemakers Access the latest news service

Tweets by @ProBonoNews

Featured suppliers

Leadership Victoria

Do you want to grow your leadership skills and be a part of ...

Log in

Careers

Impact

Salary Survey

Resources

News

Partner with Us

Subscribe to our free social sector news and jobs services!