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
Another future for measurementMoving toward a better future for measurement asks the question: If we get to a future “where continuous learning becomes a core management tool; where… Read More
Community services workers new Code of EthicsThe new code, developed by ACWA, sets out the ethical and professional guidelines for the community sector. ACWA's Practical Ethics Series and Professional Practice Series… Read More
Good360 Charities Procurement SurveyGood360 partnered with HLB Mann Judd to survey 650 charities nationally to find out what goods charities need but cannot afford to purchase. 53% of… Read More
New data available on data.gov.auData from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission’s 2015 Annual Information Statements is now available at data.gov.au. The dataset includes governance and financial information for… Read More