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More Work Needed to Protect Australian Children - AIHW Report
20 January 2012 |

Much more work needs to be done in areas of child abuse and neglect in Australia, despite the decline in cases being reported to welfare departments, according to figures released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Govt Safety Authority Denies Media Reports on New Laws Affecting Volunteers
19 January 2012 |

Safe Work Australia, the government authority managing the implementation of the new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, has expressed concern over recent reports on the new laws suggesting the media claims could “seriously discourage volunteers and potential volunteers from undertaking volunteer work”.

Mental Health Reform Survey

17 January 2012 |

The Federal Government is seeking public opinion on its draft Ten Year Roadmap for National Mental Health Reform via an online survey.

When Bad Consultation Leads to Bad Policy
21 November 2011 |

CSI Blog | Governments around Australia need toreally listen to their constituents, and ensure that ‘ ‘consultation’ doesn’t become a decorative process to legitimise a predetermined set of action, says CEO of the Community Council for Australia, David Crosbie.

Govt & Media Blamed for Social Housing Stigma
28 April 2011 |

Social housing neighbourhoods are stigmatised because government policies have worked to congregate socially disadvantaged people in social housing neighbourhoods while under-investing in the tenure, according to a new report.

New Service to Mark National Apology Anniversary

18 November 2010 |

To mark the first anniversary of the national apology to the Forgotten Australians and former child migrants, the Gillard Government has released details of a new nationwide Find and Connect Service to trace personal and family histories.

Direct NFP Funding In Labor's Disability Policy
29 July 2010 |

A Federal Labor government will give community organisations the opportunity to apply for direct capital funding for supported accommodation and respite facilities, with the first capital grants provided in 2011.

GetUp Campaign on Abbott No Joke
17 June 2010 |

Have you heard the story about Tony Abbott giving a surfing lesson to a refugee? It's no joke thanks to one enterprising Not for Profit.

Starting the Debate for an Australian Charity Commissioner

16 June 2010 |

Should Australia have a new, national independent regulator for its growing and economically and socially significant sector? UK Charity Commission Senior Execuive to lead the debate.

Boost for Employment Advice Services
09 June 2010 |

The Federal Government announces an assistance package for Community Based Employment Advice Services

Government to Cut Financial Reporting Red Tape for Not for Profits
08 December 2009 |

Federal Government moves to reduce NFP financial reporting red tape

Government Releases Full Disability Report

08 December 2009 |

Full Disability Report outlines current drawbacks and a new policy framework for the future

Productivity Commission Releases Draft Report
15 October 2009 |

There is a need for wide-ranging reforms and a reduction in compliance costs faced by the Not for Profit sector, according to a much anticipated draft research report released by the Australian Productivity Commission.

Productivity Commission Releases Draft Report
14 October 2009 |

There is a need for wide-ranging reforms and a reduction in compliance costs faced by the Not for Profit sector, according to a much anticipated draft research report released by the Australian Productivity Commission.

Government Releases National Human Rights Report
12 October 2009 |

The Federal Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, has released the report of the National Human Rights Consultation Committee that finds overwhelmingly, Australians support the protection of human rights but more is needed to ensure this happens.

Homeless To Do Charity Work To Pay Off Fines
28 September 2009 |

Homeless and disadvantaged people will be able to pay off fines by doing charity work or treatment programs under a scheme launched today by the NSW Government.

Youth Justice Report
28 September 2009 |

A Youth Justice Coalition (YJC) report details obsessive police monitoring of young people and a detention system that exacerbates high costs and poor outcomes for youth justice across New South Wales.

Former Democrat Supports Rudd Government Third Sector Reform Agenda
14 September 2009 |

Former West Australian Democrats Senator, Andrew Murray who instigated the Senate Inquiry into Disclosure Regimes for Charities and Not for Profit organisations says the Third Sector should not be concerned by the Government's perceived poor response to the inquiries recommendations.

Government Hands Out Millions to Assist Not for Profits in Downturn
31 August 2009 |

The Federal Government is handing out $11 million to Not for Profit organisations to help them deliver community services during the economic downturn.

Poor Government Response to the Senate Inquiry into NFP Disclosure Regimes
31 August 2009 |

Given the plethora of inquiries and investigations into the Third Sector, you may have wondered whatever happened to the recommendations of the Senate Inquiry into Disclosure Regimes for Charities and Not for Profit organisations.