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Good Charities Spend More – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 7th May 2013 -  Low administration costs do not signal that a charity is good, rather good charities spend more on administration, according to a new analysis of UK and US charity spending. The report…

Big Benefits from Small Loan Program – Report

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 18th April 2013 -  A new study into a small loan program operating across Australia has found that the scheme is making a big difference to thousands of low income Australians. The report is based on a…

Recycling NFPs Creating Employment – Study

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 16th April 2013 -  Community Recycling Enterprises, mostly run by Not for Profit organisations, are playing an important role in recycling and local employment creation in Australia but there are…

Cost of Alcohol Misuse Double Govt Revenue

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th April 2013 -  The cost to society from alcohol harm and misuse in Australia is double that raised in tax and excise revenue by the Federal Government, according to a new study by the Australian Institute…

Homeless Men Suffer Worse Stress than Returned Servicemen – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 21st February 2013 -  Homeless men experience higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder than the mainstream male population, including returned servicemen, a new study has found. The Mission…

New Report Shows Aussies Living Longer

Staff Reporter, Friday, 23rd November 2012 - 
A new report has shown Australians are living longer. Photo: seniorshousingonline.com Older Australians are living longer and without profound disability, according to a new…

Cost of Homelessness ‘Staggering’

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 24th October 2012 -  A study into the cost of homelessness in Australia has revealed the ‘staggering’ costs to the community of up to $5.5 million per person in health, legal and custodial…

Millenials Inspired to Engage with NFPs – Study

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 4th October 2012 -  A study of Millennials, those aged 20-35, reveals that young professionals are driven by moments of inspiration as well as a desire to build authentic, personal relationships with…

More Older Australians Homeless – Report

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 2nd October 2012 - 
A new report has found one-fifth of homeless Australians are over 55. Photo: syn.org.au One-fifth of homeless Australians are aged 55 and over and many more are living in precarious…

Single Parent Families Most Vulnerable to Homelessness

Staff Reporter, Monday, 24th September 2012 - 
Single parent families are most likely to receive homelessness support according to a new report. Source: AIHW Single parents are the most common type of family group to receive support…

Volunteers Worth More to Australia Than Mining

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 28th August 2012 - 
Photo: http://www.freedigitalphotos.net A University of Adelaide study has found that volunteering in Australia is now worth more than the mining industry, declaring…

NFP & Corporate ‘Pro Bono’ Readiness? – Survey

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd August 2012 -  A Not for Profit must be able to clearly articulate what it wants from a corporate partner, and visa versa, when negotiating a ‘pro bono’ project, a US study finds. Consulting…
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