Slow down on Thriving Kids, and consult on what’s needed, survey tells government
Posted on 14 Oct 2025
The federal government’s planned Thriving Kids rollout is rushed, leaving those affected with not…
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I CAN expo gives young people with autism a time to shine on stage and beyond
Posted on 14 Oct 2025
Owen Poot’s heart sank. The 14-year-old from Aquinas College was due to deliver a presentation…
Community sector has more political clout than it realises: pollster
Posted on 07 Oct 2025
Community groups are far more powerful than they realise, one of Australia’s leading pollsters…
Disbanded, dormant or defunct? Why the ACNC needs your charity’s Annual Information Statement regardless
Posted on 07 Oct 2025
With only one week to go before charities face deregistration if they have failed to submit two or…
Van life: Wash, rinse, connect, chat and repeat
Posted on 07 Oct 2025
Friday is National Homelessness Day, highlighting the needs of those sleeping rough or without a…
Iconic achievements in social trading recognised
Posted on 07 Oct 2025
A social trading summit in Melbourne has heard that the social enterprise sector is growing faster…
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A Gateway to connecting communities
Posted on 19 May 2025
Volunteering doesn't 'just happen’ on its own. Without volunteer leadership and support, there is…
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Why Australia’s community organisations need a new governance model
Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Australia’s community organisations are quietly holding society together. From local sporting clubs…
People with Purpose: I grow by serving
Posted on 18 Feb 2025
With her background as a bookseller and business owner, and years of community service behind her,…
People with Purpose: A guide to doing good
Posted on 10 Feb 2025
Having spent years collaborating with for-purpose organisations across the sector, Matt Romania…
People with Purpose: In defence of democracy
Posted on 04 Feb 2025
With Australian democracy “strong, but under attack”, there has never been a more important time to…
People with Purpose: Giving it all you’ve got
Posted on 28 Jan 2025
After a decades-long career learning what makes philanthropy tick, Genevieve Timmons, the author of…