Governance / Management

"DepressioNet" Forced to Close Its Doors

11 March 2010 | The Australian internet-based depression service, DepressioNet has been forced to close its doors due to legal proceedings against it.

Report on the Information Needs of Volunteer-Based Organisations

10 March 2010 | The Victorian Government releases its survey report on the information needs of volunteer-based organisations as part of its Volunteering and Participation Portal Project.

Government Extends Tax Deductible Donation Support to All Volunteer Bushfire Brigades

02 March 2010 | The Federal Government has announced a plan to extend DGR status to all 6,200 volunteer bushfire brigades.

OHS Equipment Grants – Final Grant Round Open

01 March 2010 | Grants open for Victorian Not for Profit community organisations to tackle OHS issues

ACOSS Annual Conference – Fast Approaching

25 February 2010 | ACOSS Annual Conference to examine Australia through the perspective of those with low income

Asylum Seeker Debate

25 February 2010 | It's claimed that negative debate around asylum seekers is undermining the acceptance of refugees in Australia.

NFPs Sign Up For Victorian Standard Chart of Accounts

24 February 2010 | Victorian Not for Profits are signing up for training in the new Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA).

Social Contribution of Company Directors - Study

24 February 2010 | A new study highlights social contribution of Australian company directors via the Not for Profit sector

Not for Profit Sabbaticals Improve Capacity

24 February 2010 | New study exposes the myth that a Not for Profit executive sabbatical will cause chaos in an organisation.

Are Australian Charities Winning the battle for Funds?

22 February 2010 | New report reveals that in the face of the worldwide financial crisis, Australian charities generally expect a positive year ahead.