Preview of new report says the ‘class ceiling’ needs to be dismantled
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Although not widely recognised, the “class ceiling” is very real, according to new data released by…
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ACOSS prepares to push government on First Nations support, tax reform, housing and more
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Australian Council of Social Services leader Dr Cassandra Goldie has named First Nations justice as…
Race Discrimination Commissioner calls for government action against systematic racism
Posted on 07 Aug 2025
Australia’s race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman has called on the federal…
Canberra charity roundtable looks to boost productivity, streamline reporting and boost innovation
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
A strong commitment to boosting productivity in the charity and not-for-profit sector, as well as…
Treaty is for “all Victorians”: First Nations leaders call on allies to step up
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
Plans for Australia’s first Treaty with First Nations peoples are for “all Victorians”, organisers…
Hygiene poverty: a hidden impact of the cost-of-living crisis
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
A new study by charity Good360 Australia has found that an increasing number of Australians are…
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Australia Day date debate far from over
Posted on 27 Jan 2025
Amid research revealing a drop in support for changing the date of Australia Day, claims of a shift…
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Attention governments: There’s more to giving out grants than handing over the money
Posted on 18 Feb 2026
Around 50 per cent of all funding for charities in Australia comes from government. The nature of…
People with Purpose: Getting down to grassroots business
Posted on 10 Jun 2024
With just a little financial help, community-focused female entrepreneurs can help change the…
People with Purpose: From high-flying travel to high-flying advocacy
Posted on 01 Jun 2024
After travelling the world, Community Council for Australia partnerships manager Deborah Smith set…
People with Purpose: Meowtivated by a love of cats
Posted on 28 May 2024
Volunteer cat carer Jacquelyn Balestiero finds adopting friendless felines has enriched her life.
Pets with Purpose: Protecting pets in times of crisis
Posted on 21 May 2024
In times of crisis, vulnerable Australians such as domestic violence victims and pensioners…