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A story of legends, families and capitalism: a candid history of the Christmas tree

Contributor, Wednesday, 21st December 2022 -  PDF Button From pagan sources to American booksellers, where did the Christmas tree originate and what does it symbolise? James A. T. Lancaster investigates. The Christmas tree…

Cute puppy alert!

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button Warning: puppy eyes, golden floof and very good boys and girls inside. Consider this our Christmas gift to you. Guide Dogs Victoria has celebrated its class of ‘22 in a graduation

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What did we learn about digital technology in 2022 and where to next?

David Spriggs, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button David Spriggs runs through some of the key takeaways from the year that was and makes some predictions about the year to come.  2022 was a challenging year for Australians

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Twelve Christmas wishes for vulnerable children and families

Deb Tsorbaris, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button In her final column for the year, Deb Tsorbaris gives a list of 12 Christmas wishes for vulnerable children and families doing it tough.  As the year draws to a close, many

For-purpose grants over $100K increase, but overall drop in philanthropy: Equity Trustees

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button A key sector report indicates an uptick in funding for faith-based, biodiversity and climate change organisations, while human services, arts and animal welfare took

News Shorts: New offshore wind energy, Google ban on abortion, and more

News Team, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button All the news you need to know from around the sector. Australia-first wind zone established The Bass Strait, off Victoria’s coast, has been designated Australia’s first

Our favourite news stories for 2022

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button The Pro Bono News team breaks down what captured their attention most during a year filled with an abundance of sector-worthy news. There’s plenty to celebrate in our sector

Taking connection to those who need it most

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button How do you tackle loneliness? Through bringing connections to people, one social enterprise says. Social isolation and loneliness impact millions of Australians, even

Feedback sought on DES discussion paper

News Team, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button The discussion paper aims to centre those with lived experience. The Disability Employment Services (DES) Quality Framework discussion paper is open for public consultation.

Workplace giving could help reach philanthropy goal

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button The rate of workplace giving is stagnating, but the government believes it can turn the situation around and help it become key to reaching national philanthropic giving

UN SDGs a “long way off” ahead of global summit

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  PDF Button Despite the UN Sustainable Development Goals being out of reach, Australian companies are performing strongly in key areas of responsible business, says an industry

HILDA finds working from home boosts women’s job satisfaction more than men’s, and that has a downside

News Team, Friday, 16th December 2022 -  PDF Button The latest HILDA data reveals both the benefits and drawbacks of working from home. The shift to working from home is unlikely to reverse. Data from the HILDA (Household,
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