Research

Twitter - Who Gives A Tweet? New Study

06 February 2012 | Tweeters may be able to choose who they follow on the social micro-blogging site, but according to a new study, they don’t always like what they see.

Young People Using Technology to Drive Social Change

03 February 2012 | A new survey reveals that when it comes to positive social change, young adults across the globe are leveraging social networking to get involved.

Caring and Sharing Kids More Likely to Volunteer - Study

02 February 2012 | Kids and teens who have more exposure to character-building skills such as sharing, being kind and helping others, are more likely to volunteer in their communities, and with greater frequency, according to new research.

Local Health Initiatives Best for Indigenous Communities - Study

31 January 2012 | Community managed and initiated programs can result in vast improvements in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, according to new research.

The Poor Quicker to Show Compassion in the Face of Suffering

05 January 2012 | Emotional differences between the rich and poor, as depicted in such Charles Dickens classics as “A Christmas Carol” and “A Tale of Two Cities,” may have a scientific basis, according to US researchers.

Homeless Life Expectancy: 47

22 December 2011 | A new report from UK homeless charity, Crisis, has revealed life expectancy rates for homeless men are 47 years old while homeless women can expect the average life expectancy of 43 – more than 30 years less than the average Briton.

Australian Consumers Switch Brands to Support Charity

02 December 2011 | New Australian research shows that companies whose brands, products and services support a charity will win favour with consumers, especially women.

First Australian Study of Philanthropic Giving to Women and Girls

03 November 2011 | The first major study of its kind has examined philanthropic giving in Australia that intentionally targets women and girls.

The Economic Contribution of Volunteering in South Australia

28 October 2011 | A new report reveals that South Australia's volunteers are today worth more than $4.89 billion annually.

Americans Devoted 8.1 Billion Hours to Volunteering in 2010 - New Report

18 August 2011 | US Volunteers provide a powerful economic and social benefit to their communities with 62.8 million adults serving almost 8.1 billion hours through organisations in 2010, according to new research by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).