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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.

ABS publish not-for-profit sector plan

Wed, 1 September 2010 The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published a Draft Information Development Plan for the not-for-profit (NFP) sector.

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.

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.

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.

Effective investment policies for a smoother ride

Third Sector — July 2010 For many not-for-profits, building and managing the costs of their organisation can be a challenging experience. Damian Graham explains how an investment policy can help provide a ‘road map’ for a smoother ride.

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.

NFPs to benefit from Government’s red-tape cut

Tue, 8 June 2010 A proposed corporations amendment bill should ease administrative requirements for not-for-profits.

Budget 2010-11 focuses on transparency for charities

Wed, 12 May 2010 The Rudd Government will introduce a new regulatory framework which is aimed at improving transparency for the charitable sector.

New guide on trade practices for professionals and their associations

Fri, 7 May 2010 The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has produced the Professions and the Trade Practices Act – a guide to enhance individual professionals and their associations' understanding of their trade practices responsibilities.

COAG agrees to reforms for the not-for-profit sector

Wed, 28 April 2010 At their recent meeting, COAG made a number of decisions regarding reforms for the not-for-profit sector aimed at reducing the regulatory burden for organisations in the sector and at improving the public’s confidence toward the sector.

Winners of Premier’s Sustainability Awards announced

Wed, 28 April 2010 The 2010 Premier's Sustainability Awards recognise and reward Victorian businesses, institutions, communities and individuals that demonstrate leadership and contribute to a more sustainable future for the state.

National Compact speeches available online

Tue, 27 April 2010 The Rev. Tim Costello and the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s speeches from the launch of the National Compact are now available on YouTube.

COAG agrees to establish national health reform

Fri, 23 April 2010 The Council of Australian Governments (COAG), which met from 19-20 April in Canberra, reached an agreement on health and hospitals reform to establish a National Health and Hospitals Network.

Grappling with operational governance

Third Sector — April 2010 Allen Morley discusses the operational, even pragmatic, aspects of governance for not-for-profit organisations and proposes a basic approach with the essential elements to governance success.

Productivity Commission considers a national disability scheme

Mon, 19 April 2010 The Productivity Commission has commenced an Inquiry into a National Disability Care and Support scheme.

Homelessness Australia looking for new CEO

Fri, 9 April 2010 Homelessness Australia, the national peak body working to prevent and respond to homelessness, is seeking to fill the key leadership position in its Canberra office.

Recent Australian conferences discuss social and economic issues

Thu, 8 April 2010 Key issues concerning strategies for social and economic inclusion in Australia were discussed at two recent association conferences - the Australian Council Of Social Services (ACOSS) National Conference and the National Employment Services Association (NESA) Working Communities International Congress.

£1m funding for the UK’s third sector

Wed, 7 April 2010 The UK Government announced £1million ($1.6 million) in funding for third sector orgnaisations that inspire sustainable living.

ACOSS urges budget reform to assist disadvantaged Australians

Wed, 31 March 2010 The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is urging the Federal Government to tackle growing disadvantage among unemployed Australians by setting up a paid work experience program and lifting unemployment payments for singles.

ATO statistics reveal continued growth in philanthropic sector

Tue, 30 March 2010 The Private Ancillary Fund (PAFs) statistics for the 2007-08 financial year show continued growth in donations and assets in the philanthropic sector.

Australian Carbon Trust Board established

Tue, 30 March 2010 Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has announced the directors and management team of the newly established Australian Carbon Trust Limited.

National Compact launched

Fri, 19 March 2010 The Prime Minister has launched the National Compact between the Australian Government and the third sector.

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.

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