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ALP pledges to be champions of the charity sector

Luke Michael, Thursday, 18th April 2019 - Labor MP Andrew Leigh has vowed an ALP government will “end the war on charities” and strengthen the role of the charities commission, while continuing to put pressure on controversial…

It’s time to solve it, Australia!

Contributor, Thursday, 18th April 2019 - Got a complex problem? Get the training, tools and potentially even the funding you need to tackle it, writes Jessica Roth, director of Social Impact Hub. From obesity to environmental…

Could you help make finance more sustainable?

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 17th April 2019 - People from all corners of society are being encouraged to join some of the big finance players and civil society leaders to help guide the finance sector toward a more sustainable …

Youth homelessness crisis in the spotlight

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 17th April 2019 - Nearly 11,000 young people across Australia remained homeless even after seeking help from services, new analysis of homelessness data reveals. Council for Homeless Persons (CHP)…

Your chocolate egg might be more unethical than you think

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - As Easter approaches, the rush to stock up on chocolate eggs begins. But where exactly are they coming from? Humanitarian groups and ethical trade watchdogs are calling on shoppers…

People with severe mental illness left behind in NDIS transition

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - Only a quarter of people in Commonwealth-funded mental health programs set to close in 2020 have successfully transitioned to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, new research…

Opinion

Changing the political narrative this election

Michelle Blanchard, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - It’s time we stopped using mental illness as a political insult, writes SANE Australia acting CEO Dr Michelle Blanchard, in this article explaining the importance of taking The #StigmaPledge.…

‘They don't see eye-to-eye’: Leadership turmoil engulfs the ACNC

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has been rocked by a disastrous Senate estimates appearance that has laid bare a major leadership rift over the direction…

Opinion

What philanthropy wants: A more giving Australia

Sarah Wickham, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - The federal election has come at a critical time for Australian philanthropy, writes Philanthropy Australia policy and research manager Sarah Wickham, as part of a series of articles…

Aging with Dignity

Andrew Cairns, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - How can we do better to reverse the unsettling trend of loneliness gripping elderly Australians, asks Community Sector Banking CEO Andrew Cairns. To some, the thought of retirement…

And, we’re off (at last)

Jo Scard, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - With the election campaign in full swing, Fifty Acres founder and chief executive officer Jo Scard looks ahead to what not for profits should be doing post election. Not sure how you’…

What is The Greens’ vision for the social sector?

Luke Michael, Monday, 15th April 2019 - Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says protecting charitable advocacy and ensuring community organisations are properly funded will be her party’s major priorities in Australia�…

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