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The University of Life – Now Open for All Young Australians

Staff Reporter, Monday, 21st May 2012 -  A major factor that affects the mental wellbeing of our young people is the shockingly poor pathways for progressing from dependence to independence says Jan Owen, the CEO of of the…

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A 90 Year Old Volunteer’s Generosity of Spirit

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 17th May 2012 -  National Volunteer Week: Fundraising Epidemiologist, David Zerman tells of his unexpected encounter with a 90 year old “volunteer” whose words he remembers every…

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When it comes to community organisations, small can be beautiful

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th May 2012 -  Smaller community-based enterprises have three characteristics that may attract social investment and philanthropic support from corporate Australia, says Peter Shergold …

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The Meaning of Purpose in the Aged Care Sector

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 16th May 2012 -  What is the meaning of ‘purpose’ for faith based, community and charitable providers in the aged care sector, asks the new CEO of the Aged and Community Services Australia…

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Volunteers – The Glue Keeping Australia Together

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 15th May 2012 -  It is the generosity of spirit that makes me delight in and appreciate the estimated 6.5 Million people who volunteer in Australia each year, says David Zerman who describes himself…

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Privacy Awareness Week: Is Your NFP Privacy Compliant?

Staff Reporter, Monday, 30th April 2012 -  Opinion: Many NFPs play an important role in providing support to some of the most vulnerable people in our community by delivering services to those in all kinds of need – from…

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National Disability Insurance Scheme Rally – Time to Join Us

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th April 2012 -  It’s time for all Australians to get behind the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme says President of the Victorian Disability Services Board and disability…

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Transparency in the Not for Profit Sector

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th April 2012 -  Professor Peter Shergold from the Centre for Social Impact unpacks the significance of transparency for the Not for Profit sector. This article is from the CSI blog.  OPINION: Last…

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Sterilisation for Women With Disabilities? A WA Draft Bill Is “Appalling”

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 19th April 2012 -  OPINION: The non-therapeutic sterilisation of women with disabilities? Surely it’s not still happening – not in modern day Australia asks the President of the Victorian…

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Stories of Enterprise & Possibility from the Skoll World Forum

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th April 2012 -  Social Innovation Strategist, Rosemary Addis, with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has just returned from the Skoll World Forum in England with…

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‘Momentum building’ for social impact bonds in Canada

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th April 2012 -  Three weeks ago I wrote a blog on the growing interest in social finance in Canada. I noted that the Canadian government led by Stephen Harper seemed to be foreshadowing its willingness…

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If We’re Not for Profit, What Are We For?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 5th April 2012 -  OPINION: In the climate of the Federal Government’s ongoing reform of the charity sector, the CEO of World Vision, Tim Costello, asks are we achieving the community benefit…

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