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Developments for the Australian water industry

Wed, 28 July 2010 The International Water Association has recognised Australia as a global leader in water management, while the industry also partakes in a new environmental education initiative.

Report into risk management strategies of NFPs

Tue, 27 July 2010 A report and survey into the risk management practices in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector found that many NFPs have poor or non-existent risk management strategies.

Boating Industry forms national alliance

Tue, 27 July 2010 The associations representing the recreational boating and light commercial marine industries around Australia have united to form the Boating Industries Alliance.

Supported Employment Discussion Paper

Fri, 23 July 2010 The Federal Government has launched a discussion paper entitled Inclusion for people with disability through sustainable supported employment.

ATO releases Compliance Program 2010-11

Thu, 22 July 2010 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released their annual Compliance Program.

Women’s Leadership Seminar a success

Thu, 22 July 2010 Held yesterday, on Wednesday 21 July, the Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar brought a passionate group of not-for-profit women together to participate in a fantastic and inspiring day of networking and professional development opportunities.

Nominations open for 2010 Human Rights Awards

Fri, 9 July 2010 Australian Human Rights Commission is now accepting nominations for its 2010 Human Rights Medals and Awards.

Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector report released

Thu, 8 July 2010 The Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector (FASES) project, which aimed to define social enterprise, has produced its final report.

Not-for-profit Remuneration Survey now underway

Wed, 7 July 2010 The annual Not-for-profit Remuneration Survey is now open for participation from interested stakeholders.

Gillard biographer to address Third Sector Leadership Seminar

Wed, 7 July 2010 Acclaimed biographer Jacqueline Kent, author of The Making of Julia Gillard, will speak at the Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar!

Update: Homelessness National Quality Framework

Mon, 5 July 2010 Feedback from stage one consultations on the Homelessness National Quality Framework is now available.

Not-for-profit appointments

Mon, 5 July 2010 CSIRO, Opportunity International and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners announce new leaders to drive their organisations.

Taxation guides and amendments to assist NFPs

Fri, 2 July 2010 With tax season now upon us, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a number of guides to assist trust funds and not-for-profits, and a new bill has been introduced to Parliament to provide tax benefits for community organisations.

Nominations open for leaders in community health

Fri, 2 July 2010 Three health and community organisations are encouraging nominations for awards which recognise individuals who have displayed leadership in these areas.

NSW changes to association legislation

Thu, 1 July 2010 The new Associations Incorporation Act 2009 and Associations Incorporation Regulation 2010 commenced from 1 July 2010 in New South Wales.

New Chief Executive for the Outdoor Media Association

Third Sector — July 2010 Charmaine Moldrich – an executive manager with significant experience in marketing, stakeholder relations and business development – has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) to further advance the industry in terms of its standing within the Australian media environment.

IAME NZ Head joins AuSAE Board

Third Sector — July 2010 Association New Zealand Inc’s (ANZi) President, Nick Hill has been appointed a Director of the Australian Society for Association Executives (AuSAE) as a co-opted Director.

New initiative to increase international association conventions in Australia

Third Sector — July 2010 Tourism Australia, the Australian Association of Convention Bureaux and other major convention centres are undertaking a joint initiative to increase the number and size of international association conventions across Australia. The Australia Associations Project is a $1.8 million, three year program.

Destination Australia - Partnering to promote association events down under

Third Sector — July 2010 Emily Hollosy reports on the Australia Associations Project – a major initiative to encourage local and international association events down under.

Funding opportunities for not-for-profits

Thu, 24 June 2010 Third Sector reports on opportunities for funding for youth and community initiatives, and an award for philanthropy in education.

Carol Schwartz to address Third Sector Leadership Seminar

Wed, 23 June 2010 Carol Schwartz AM, leading philanthropist, businesswoman, and Member of the Order of Australia, will provide the keynote address at the Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar.

New code to improve cybersecurity

Wed, 23 June 2010 The Internet Industry Association (IIA) in conjunction with the Federal Government has launched a new voluntary code of practice for Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to improve cybersecurity for all consumers.

New services for NFPs

Mon, 21 June 2010 Not-for-profits (NFPs) can benefit from two new initiatives: an online e-learning course and a sustainability reporting framework.

Government requests public consultation

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

Recognition in the third sector

Fri, 18 June 2010 The 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List has recognised over 470 Australians, many of whom were acknowledged for their services to the community and charitable organisations.

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