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Beyond Prison Walls: The Growing Influence of Social Impact Bonds in England

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd April 2012 -  Why is it that whilst I struggle unsuccessfully to remember the variety of electronic passwords that bedevil my life, I have total recall of the most inconsequential trivia from 40…

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The Future of Philanthropically-Funded Journalism Uncertain

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 3rd April 2012 - 
Above: Bill Birnbauer Despite rapid growth in the number of non-profit investigative centres in the United States and many fine examples of quality journalism by such centres, uncertainty…

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Can Financial Planning Provide Social Value?

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 13th March 2012 -  Professor Peter Shergold discusses the advantages of financial planning in his latest blog for the Centre for Social Impact.  Let me begin with an extended apologia. Actually…

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Engines of change: OPINION

Staff Reporter, Monday, 27th February 2012 -  Australia needs a more socially responsible engineering profession, according to Tim McMinn, a Structural Engineer and human rights activist who is the West Australian …

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Making Sure Every Australian Counts in the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 14th February 2012 -  While politicians now debate the cost the planned National Disability Insurance Scheme, the President of the Victorian Disability Services Board, and disability campaigner, …

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Addressing Violence Against All Women

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 31st January 2012 -  The President of the Victorian Disability Services Board, and disability campaigner, Tricia Malowney says it’s clear that women with disabilities experiencing violence…

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Outgoing Australian of the Year Simon McKeon Reviews 2011 in the Top Job

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 24th January 2012 -  The outgoing Australian of the Year, social entrepreneur and philanthropist, Simon McKeon takes a look back at his extraordinary year of engagement with the Not for Profit sector…

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Employment for Australians with Disabilities – Everybody’s Business Including NFPs

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th January 2012 -  Australia ranks 21st out of 29 OECD countries in employment participation rates for those with a disability (1) and we really should be hanging our head in shame, according to the President…

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The Shape of the Sector in 2012

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 4th January 2012 -  2012 looks to be a defining year for the Not for Profit, social enterprise and philanthropic sector, and in this post from the CSI Blog, Gina Anderson outlines why she is looking forward…

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Why Full-Time Students Are Less Likely to Volunteer

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 22nd December 2011 -  Student volunteering can be a rewarding experience, but not an easy one to get right. I travelled this year to work on education and literacy projects in a village in East Sepik Province,…

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Marriage Equality Means Less Stigma and Discrimination

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th December 2011 -  I attended the rally outside Queensland Parliament House on the eve of the passing of the Civil Union Bill. It was a wonderful feeling to be part of a movement that has brought positive…

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It’s Time to Recognise Indigenous Australians in our Constitution

Staff Reporter, Monday, 12th December 2011 -  This article is by Melissa Castan Senior Lecturer, and Deputy Director for the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University, and was first published by The Conversation…

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