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Productivity Commissioner to address inaugural AuSAE event
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New minister for community development in Victoria
Thu, 4 February 2010
Victorian Premier John Brumby appointed Lily D’Ambrosio to Minister for Community Development as part of the new cabinet line-up for 2010.
Report reveals philanthropy remains strong despite global slowdown
Wed, 3 February 2010
A new report has found that despite the economic downturn, large companies are continuing their trend towards strategic long-term community investment.
Expanded youth homelessness services for Western Sydney
Wed, 3 February 2010
The federal government will provide Anglicare with $1.2 million over the next 18 months for expanded homelessness services for young people in Western Sydney, under its national Reconnect program to support young people who are at risk of homelessness.
Addressing homelessness in Australia’s major cities
Mon, 25 January 2010
New initiatives are being developed to address and combat homelessness in Melbourne and NSW.
Importance of ‘back office’ functions: conference for the not-for-profit and community sector
Wed, 20 January 2010
Held in Canberra on 25 February 2010, the Bring the Back Office Forward conference will focus on finance, IT and administration practices for the not-for-profit and community sector.
Strengthening the NSW Community Services Grants Program
Fri, 15 January 2010
The Community Services arm of the NSW Department of Human Services has acknowledged the need to strengthen their Community Services Grants Program (CSGP).
Reform of Australian Government Administration needs to address the community sector
Fri, 15 January 2010
The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) has issued a response to the Reform of Australian Government Administration Paper, claiming that the government’s reliance on the community sector is often unacknowledged.
Wrap of the not-for-profit sector 2009
Wed, 30 December 2009
With 2009 about to finish, Third Sector reviews some of the changes and events of the year, and looks forward to some developments which are likely to occur in 2010.
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