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Industry associations lobby for fair laws

Tue, 22 November 2011 Industry associations are calling for an independent review of Australia’s Fair Work laws.

Giveaway - new book for NFPs

Thu, 29 September 2011 The direction of Australia’s third sector needs to change argues Colin Ball in his new book It’s the community, stupid! Want to know more? Third Sector has ten copies of the new book to give away!

NFPs encouraged to engage with key issues

Wed, 21 September 2011 Not-for-profit organisations can now comment on key issues and news related to the sector with the click of a button.

New free resources for NFPs

Wed, 31 August 2011 Not-for-profit organisations can now access a range of free new resource centres, which provide information on advocacy, associations, charitable organisations, governance, destinations, finance, events, human resources, membership, information technology, leadership, legal, marketing, social enterprise and volunteering.

Govt announces social enterprise fund managers

Sat, 13 August 2011 The Australian Government has announced two fund managers to deliver $20 million in the newly launched Social Enterprise Development and Investment Fund (SEDIF).

Westpac champions banking transformation for social sector

In 2008, Westpac became the first bank to introduce a dedicated Social Sector Banking team – 100 per cent focused on servicing community and not-for-profit organisations. Aligning with Westpac’s core values of social responsibility and community, the Social Sector Banking team understands that community organisations need more than just a bank account – they need people who care about their cause.

Connecting Up: 5 not-for-profit technology topics that you need to know more about

Wed, 11 May 2011 Technology plays a major role in how not-for-profit organisations operate on a day-to-day basis. So, regardless of one's comfort level with technology, a need exists to learn how use the technologies that affect the sector.

National Volunteer Week begins: a call for long term commitment

Mon, 9 May 2011 National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia – it commences today with more than 5 million Australian volunteers recognised for their contribution to their communities.

ACOSS urges action on affordable housing

Wed, 27 April 2011 Australian Council of Social Services has said that it would like to see the issue of housing affordability on the agenda of the National Tax Forum.

Natural disasters: planning, strategies, and volunteer management

The summer of 2011 saw multiple natural disasters occur around Australia, notably in Queensland. Third Sector spoke to Volunteering Qld about how organisations can work with volunteers in the face of these crises.

Switched on: student engagement and sector development

Proactive students at the University of Melbourne are gaining practical experience from providing free services to not-for-profits in their local communities.

New CEO at National Breast Cancer Foundation

Carole Renouf has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

New engineering leadership

Adjunct Professor David Hood has been appointed as the new National Deputy President of Engineers Australia.

Inequality is growing in Australia: ACOSS report

Mon, 28 March 2011 The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS), a peak body for the community and social welfare sector, says it will use its 2011 National Conference in Melbourne this week to illustrate the worsening plight of disadvantaged groups and people struggling on low incomes.

A Report Card on Poverty: launch of The Difference

Tue, 22 March 2011 The Difference will be launched in Melbourne today by 2011 Australian of the Year Simon McKeon, to encourage Australians to make a difference to the lives of the nation’s poorest.

Report Card on Poverty: launch of The Difference

IWDA celebrating International Women’s Day

Thu, 3 March 2011 The International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) is encouraging participation in the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2011 with two initiatives.

Philanthropist named Australian of the Year

Wed, 2 February 2011 Founding Chairman and Director of MS Research Australia Simon McKeon has been named Australian of the Year for 2011.

Human rights reports to be released

Tue, 1 February 2011 The Australian Human Rights Commission is set to launch the Social Justice Report 2010 and the Native Title Report 2010 on 11 February 2011 in Sydney.

Shortlists announced for 2010 Human Rights Awards

Mon, 15 November 2010 Shortlists have been announced for the Australian Human Rights Commission’s 2010 Human Rights Awards.

Contribute to The Australian Community Sector Survey

Thu, 21 October 2010 The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) is calling for contributions to The Australian Community Sector Survey, an annual national survey about the community services and welfare sector.

Great Barrier Reef Foundation develops climate change initiative

Wed, 29 September 2010 The Clinton Global Initiative has announced that the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) is the first Australian not-for-profit organisation to join its ranks.

Funding for community groups

Wed, 1 September 2010 Macarthur Credit Union will increase its funding and grants in 2011 in an effort to support local community groups in New South Wales.

Cheryl Kernot to run for senate

Tue, 3 August 2010 Associate Professor Cheryl Kernot will return to politics in the upcoming election to champion the not-for-profit sector.

Government requests public consultation

Fri, 18 June 2010 The Federal Government is seeking input from interested stakeholders on strategies concerning disability and volunteering.

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