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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UN releases first publication on The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Wed, 20 January 2010 Daily issues of violence, continuing assimilation policies, marginalisation, forced removal or relocation, denial of land rights and many other abuses faced by indigenous communities are detailed in the United Nation’s first report on The State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

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.

Third sector award for emerging scholars: deadline approaching

Mon, 11 January 2010 Announced in November, the International Society for Third-Sector Research (ITSR) is encouraging PhD students from all parts of the world to apply for the Emerging Scholar Dissertation Award, worth US$1,000 ($1,070) – applications are due in by 29 January 2010.

UK to phase out charity payments by cheque

Mon, 11 January 2010 Grant-making charities in the UK will face increased administration costs because of the decision by the Payments Council to phase out cheques by the end of 2018, according to Third Sector UK.

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.

Grants available from the NSW Community Relations Commission

Wed, 23 December 2009 Up to $5,000 in sponsorship grants are available for the 2009/10 NSW Community Development Grants Program (Sponsorship) for special events such as annual festivals and major cultural events, held before 10 April 2010.

COAG Healthy Communities Initiative - National Program Grants

Tue, 22 December 2009 The Department of Health and Ageing is seeking Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit organisations to deliver proven and sustainable community-based programs aimed at improving physical activity levels, healthy eating behaviours and/or weight of adults.

Review of Volunteering Australia: outcome announced

Mon, 21 December 2009 The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) has advised Volunteering Australia (VA) of the outcome of its review of VA’s services to government.

New research centre for Australia’s remote economy

Mon, 21 December 2009 The Cooperative Research Centre for Remote Economic Participation (CRC-REP) will be a public good research centre with a major focus on delivering solutions to economic disadvantage in remote Australia.

Disability Investment Group Report released

Tue, 8 December 2009 The Australian Government has released The Way Forward: A new disability policy framework for Australia, as part of its commitment to set out a ten year agenda for a National Disability Strategy.

Making a difference in affordable housing

Third Sector — January 2010 For the first time in history the affordable housing sector is awash with funds, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by the major banks. But before social housing became fashionable, mecu began carving out a niche in this space.

More equitable workplace gender participation would boost Australia’s GDP

Mon, 7 December 2009 Goldman Sachs report on The Economic Case for Increasing Female Participation states that closing the gap between male and female employment in Australia will boost Australia’s GDP by eleven per cent.

Call for submissions on the Draft Associations Incorporation Act

Mon, 7 December 2009 Call for submissions from non-government-organisations and other interested stakeholders for the release of the Draft Associations Incorporation Regulation 2009

Not-for-profit CEO remuneration falls

Third Sector — January 2010 For the first time in nine years the average not-for-profit CEO remuneration fell, dropping nearly two per cent on 2008 figures, according to the Enterprise Care Not for Profit Remuneration Report, which surveyed nearly 1,800 positions in the not-for-profit sector during July and August of this year.

Guidelines issued for Trustees of charitable trusts

Tue, 1 December 2009 In consultation with the Australian Taxation Office, the Department of Justice has prepared guidelines released for ancillary funds wishing to distribute to government public hospitals in Victoria.

Report to measure the outcomes of community organisations

Mon, 30 November 2009 The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) is undertaking a major project that will review evidence, practice and policy concerning the measurement of the outcomes of community organisations, in particular the contribution made towards the well-being of children and young people.

ATO new tax concession charity packs

Mon, 30 November 2009 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched new application packs for not-for-profits.

Survey invitation: Managing in a Downturn Part Two

Mon, 30 November 2009 Not-for-profits are encouraged to participate in this survey about Australian charities’ response to the financial crisis.

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