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New social platform makes friendships easier for people with disability

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 18th January 2023 -  The site has a particular focus on safety, security and inclusivity. A first-of-its-kind social media site is breaking down social barriers faced by people with disability. Called

Opinion

Australia needs a plan to combat the effects of emergencies on children

Deb Tsorbaris, Wednesday, 18th January 2023 -  Australia needs a fit-for-purpose framework to address the effect of emergencies and disasters on children, argues Deb Tsorbaris.    The past few years have given each of us a visceral

Filling gaps, changing lives

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 17th January 2023 -  Dental care is out of reach for many in Australia, but a NSW charity is providing transformational care thanks to a team of volunteers. There are many barriers to dental care: the fear,

Opinion

A more selfish charities sector

David Crosbie, Tuesday, 17th January 2023 -  David Crosbie argues that the charities sector’s new year resolution should be being more selfish.    This column is part of our #resolutions23 series. When I was asked

News Shorts: new greenwashing fines, public consultation on social enterprise, local NFP goes global

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 17th January 2023 -  All the news you need to know from around the sector. Two new charges added to ASIC’s greenwashing crackdown The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) issued

Happenings on the hill

Five things to remember for 2023

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 17th January 2023 -  As we start to awaken from our holiday slumber and think of the year ahead, what are five key things to consider in the world of government engagement in 2023? The start of a new year is

The five values driving eco-friendly pet bedding

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 17th January 2023 -  A Melbourne-based pet bedding company challenges throwaway culture in pet care. Consumers are increasingly making the switch to products that are better for the environment and

NDIS report lays bare supported accommodation failures

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  Thousands of complaints have been made about supported accommodation in Australia, according to a new inquiry. A bleak new report has revealed the scale of issues in Australia’s

Queensland housing market in free-fall as question of legacy arises

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  The rental market in Queensland is in crisis, just a decade out from one of the world’s largest sporting events. As the 2032 Olympics creep closer — and as the Queensland state government

Opinion

We need to talk about the shady practice of bidding on competitor brands

Richenda Vermeulen, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  Bidding on competitor brands in Google might lead to temporary benefit, but it’s in no-one in the sector’s long-term interest.  In July 2022, Kon Karapanagiotidis,

Opinion

Ins and outs in political strategy for 2023

Angus Crowther, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  In today’s instalment of #resolutions23, Angus Crowther explains what’s in and what’s out for his political strategy work going forward and what he’s

Australian microfinance “not at its peak”

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  Despite a “war against the evidence” for the benefits of microfinance, the sector predicts 2023 will mark the beginning of significant growth. Despite Australia’s strong social
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