Fair Work Act and adverse actionThe legal firm Holding Redlich in Case round-up: Do your officers and managers understand the adverse action provisions in the Fair Work Act? provide an… Read More
Organisational sustainability by embracing flexibilityFuture-Flex is a research project from Diversity Council Australia. It seeks to challenge mindsets and "outdated assumptions" about the nature of work, what constitutes the… Read More
Trade Marks and NFPsTrade marks are a way of differentiating yourself from other organisations and they often reflect the goodwill and reputation your organisation has developed over the… Read More
Nationally-consistent fundraising regime for NFPsACOSS, Justice Connect and other peak bodies, a Powerful coalition calls for major reform of not-for-profit fundraising rules. They are calling on all Australian governments… Read More
Porter's welfare investment: a change from the hardline approach?David Donaldson questions whether the approach put forward by Social Services Minister Christian Porter at this National Press Club is actually a new approach and… Read More
Preliminary findings of Productivity Commission Review into Human Services RELEASEDThe Productivity Commission is inviting submissions in response to Introducing Competition and Informed User Choice into Human Services: Identifying Sectors for Reform. Submissions on the… Read More
Building cooperative and resilient communitiesIn September, the Scanlon Foundation released their Community Discussion Paper. It explores how local communities create a sense of belonging and unity, particularly in low… Read More
Revolutionising welfare spending?Minister for Social Services Christian Porter has released a new plan for social service spending to reduce the dependency of at-risk groups on welfare support. … Read More
University-community partnerships: Achievements and limitationsTwo steps forward, one step back assesses a university-community partnership that aimed to promote social, economic, educational and cultural links between the University of Melbourne… Read More
Emotional Intelligence Isn't a Trait - It's SkillsEmotional intelligence is not a new term but it is not always clear what it actually refers to. Daniel Goleman in Emotional Intelligence: How Competent… Read More
Government seeking feedback on NEW draft standard contractsThe NSW Government is seeking feedback on a draft standard contract form to be used by FACS and Health when procuring services from the community… Read More
Work placements: making it work for everyoneLearning in the workplace has become an integral part of tertiary education in Australia. Both VET providers and universities have difficulties in engaging industry to… Read More
