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Applications open for 2011 Sydney Leadership program

Thu, 2 September 2010 Sydney Leadership is a year-long, cross-sector leadership development opportunity for people who want to make a difference in the world.

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.

Digital opportunities for the third sector

Wed, 1 September 2010 Two new online communities are offering their support to Australian not-for-profit groups, raising awareness and resources for a variety of causes.

Discussion papers for social entrepreneurs

Tue, 24 August 2010 Social Traders is calling for input into submissions and proposals for new social enterprise initiatives.

Grants for community makeovers

Mon, 23 August 2010 ING Direct is awarding grants to local groups who are seeking to give their communities a 'make-over'.

Survey released on sustainability in NFPs

Thu, 19 August 2010 A new survey has found that environmentally sustainable practices are considered beneficial for not-for-profits (NFPs).

View photos from the Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar

Wed, 18 August 2010 The photos from the Third Sector Women’s Leadership Seminar have now been added to the Third Sector gallery.

Community grants for regional and rural Australia

Wed, 18 August 2010 Grants to aid ‘grassroots’ social and economic development in regional and rural communities throughout Australia are available from ANZ’s Seeds of Renewal partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.

Report on the UK’s third sector Compact

Wed, 18 August 2010 A new survey has been released which studies the levels of awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the UK Compact between the government and the third sector in the UK.

New CEOs in health-related NFPs

Tue, 17 August 2010 The past month has seen leadership change within a number of not-for-profits (NFPs) involved in the health sector.

Social business: new graduates and rule books

Tue, 17 August 2010 The School for Social Entrepreneurs celebrates its latest graduates, while research for a new rule book for a UK Social Stock Exchange is underway.

Scholarships for NFP project management course

Mon, 2 August 2010 The Australian Scholarship Foundation is supporting managers in not-for-profit organisations to attend a workshop for project management development.

Governance guidance for NFPs

Mon, 2 August 2010 Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA) is offering not-for-profit organisations pro bono advice on how to improve the quality of their governance.

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.

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.

Announcements of leadership change

Thu, 22 July 2010 Two new appointments and one resignation will make for exciting developments in key bodies of the social service sector.

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.

New government initiatives for social enterprise

Wed, 14 July 2010 The Australian Government has announced two new initiatives for social enterprise: a new fund for financial support and a project of professional development assistance.

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.

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.

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