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Tourism Australia targets international association conventions

Thu, 11 March 2010 Tourism Australia has announced a three-year, $1.8 million joint initiative to increase the number and size of international association conventions held in Australia.

Productivity Commissioner to address inaugural AuSAE event

Thu, 11 March 2010 The public are welcome to attend the inaugural 2010 event of the New South Wales chapter of the Australian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE), where Productivity Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald will speak on the recent release of the study into the Contribution of the Not for Profit Sector.

Delegation attends United Nations Commission on The Status of Women

Wed, 3 March 2010 Two Indigenous women and a representative from the not-for-profit sector are among the Australian Government’s delegation to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Tax deductible donations for volunteer bushfire brigades

Wed, 3 March 2010 The Federal Government will change the tax law to extend tax deductible donation support to all volunteer bushfire brigades.

Support for services to reduce homelessness

Fri, 26 February 2010 Third Sector looks at further developments on the Federal Government’s priority to reducing homelessness.

Oxfam launches new price comparison site

Fri, 26 February 2010 Oxfam UK has launched a new price comparison website that aims to boost its online fundraising.

NFPs to benefit from new mandatory Victorian Government SCOA

Thu, 25 February 2010 The Victorian Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) will be mandatory for Victorian Government departments and agencies for all new funding agreements with not-for-profit (NFP) organisations.

Community services a ‘lifeline’ for Australians during the downturn

Thu, 25 February 2010 Clare Martin, CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), commented on the results of the Australian Community Sector Survey 2010, which found a four per cent increase in community services since the previous year.

Survey reveals NFPs expect growth despite economic downturn

Wed, 24 February 2010 Managing for Recovery reveals that in the face of the financial crisis, Australian not-for-profits generally expect a positive year ahead.

New National Compact announced

Wed, 24 February 2010 The Australian Government has announced a new National Compact, which aims to strengthen the working relationship between the Federal Government and the not-for-profit sector.

Senator Stephens congratulates inaugural Social Enterprise graduates

Thu, 18 February 2010 Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion Ursula Stephens congratulated the inaugural graduating class from Australia’s new School for Social Entrepreneurs.

New disability recruitment service website in NSW

Wed, 17 February 2010 A new website has been launched to service the thousands of new workers that are needed across New South Wales to meet a growing demand for disability and community care services.

Updates from state convention centres

Wed, 17 February 2010 New CEO and new conference herald changes to state convention centres in 2010.

Progress report: Closing the Gap

Tue, 16 February 2010 The second Closing the Gap report was released by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, where he commented on the progress of targets the report addresses and announced new initiatives to help reach these targets.

Productivity Commission recommends reforms to strengthen not-for-profit sector

Tue, 16 February 2010 The Productivity Commission has released the final report of the Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector, recommending wide-ranging reforms to strengthen the sector.

Make-a-Wish Foundation and Mattel to work together

Tue, 16 February 2010 Mattel will become part of the Make-A-Wish experiences of 30,000 children with life-threatening medical conditions worldwide.

ACOSS welcomes new Centerlink legislation for the disadvantaged

Mon, 15 February 2010 Disadvantaged Australians will benefit from new legislation that gives the option to change the frequency of Centrelink payments.

A stronger, fairer Australia – statement on social inclusion

Thu, 11 February 2010 The Australian Government’s national statement on social inclusion, A Stronger, Fairer Australia, sets out its vision and strategy for social inclusion now and into the future.

How social inclusion is faring in Australia

Thu, 11 February 2010 The Australian Social Inclusion Board has launched its report Social Inclusion in Australia: How Australia is faring.

New tax initiative to help the not-for-profit sector

Tue, 9 February 2010 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has developed a new initiative to help not-for--profit organisations understand their tax obligations and entitlement to tax concessions.

Aboriginal health workers get a peak national body

Tue, 9 February 2010 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers Association will be a peak national body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers.

Extending financial services to disadvantaged Australians

Mon, 8 February 2010 Australians currently excluded from mainstream banks and services will have access to fair and appropriate financial products, including loans, under a $7.5 million Australian Government pilot program.

Research in the not-for-profit sector

Mon, 8 February 2010 Interested stakeholders from the not-for-profit sector have the opportunity to contribute to two new research projects.

New CEO for the Asthma Foundation of Queensland

Fri, 5 February 2010 Mark Brooke commenced his appointment as new CEO of the Asthma Foundation of Queensland (AFQ) on 1 February 2010.

Federal Government launches Productive Ageing Package

Thu, 4 February 2010 The Federal Government has launched a $43.3 million Productive Ageing Package to harness the skills and experience of older Australians and to provide training and support for those who wish to stay in the workforce.

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