Social Impact Investing ConsultationThe Australian Government has released the Social Impact Investing Discussion Paper. The discussion paper sets out a whole of government position on social impact investing. … Read More
Defining 'Community Development'The Australian Institute of Family Studies have released an information sheet: What is community development? It differentiates community development from community-based work by explaining that… Read More
Centrelink InquiryThe Senate Community Affairs References Committee has announced an inquiry and report on The design, scope, cost-benefit analysis, contracts awarded and implementation associated with the… Read More
Governance and Partnership training in TahmoorNCOSS and Justice Connect have partnered to provide 2 half-day training sessions in Tahmoor on 6 March 2017. The Confident Board Member covers the roles… Read More
Industrial Relations and staff management workshopsJobs Australia have released their training calendar and directory for 2017. The training is designed for NFPs in the community sector. Upcoming workshops include: Recruiting… Read More
Transformation through changeTrish Lumley last wrote for SSRI three years ago claiming the sector needed a major transformation. In those three years she has seen a number… Read More
Free anti-virus softwareAll computers need protection from viruses irrespective of whether you are using Windows or Mac. The Make Use Of website has reviewed free anti-virus software… Read More
Campaign to rid charities of fundraising red tapeCommunity Council for Australia (CCA) is mounting a campaign to support the harmonisation of fundraising regulations in Australia. CCA maintains that “Charities across Australia are… Read More
Workforce Issues in the NSW Community Sector SurveyWe know there are workforce issues facing our sector and our staff but there is little solid research on what is actually happening. NCOSS in… Read More
NSW commissioning and contestability policy and practice guideNSW Treasury released the NSW Government Commissioning and Contestability Policy and the Practice Guide in late 2016. Written for NSW Government Agencies they include valuable… Read More
Linking workplace mental health and CEO payJeff Kennett talking about mental health in the workplace argues that a CEO's pay should be linked to the mental health of that organisation. He… Read More
Mental Health - the last taboo?The last taboo: is your organisation’s approach to mental health in the workplace failing your staff? reviews recent research by Minter Ellison and an interview… Read More
