New ACNC guidance aims to help charities invest wisely, safely and within guidelines
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Charities fortunate enough to have cash reserves face the happy dilemma of how best to invest and…
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Historic conference advances national First Nations philanthropy body
Posted on 15 Apr 2026
Organisers of Blak Loungeroom, a historic Indigenous-led philanthropy conference held in Melbourne…
What’s keeping not-for-profit leaders awake at night?
Posted on 13 Apr 2026
A Community Directors survey of not-for-profit leaders’ biggest governance concerns has prompted a…
Overdue anti-gambling ad rules are nowhere near enough, says Tim Costello
Posted on 08 Apr 2026
Anti-gambling advocate Tim Costello has lashed the federal government’s new restrictions on…
Stand up and be counted: at least 100 Australian charities needed for global survey
Posted on 08 Apr 2026
A current major global survey of charities is a vital conduit between Australian not-for-profits…
Want to be informed? Don’t miss the Not-for-profit Agenda
Posted on 07 Apr 2026
The latest Community Directors news webinar aims to get not-for-profit and charity leaders up to…
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Sean Kelly: What does Labor stand for?
Posted on 08 Apr 2026
In the 100th issue of the Quarterly Essay, Sean Kelly asked questions of Labor, and specifically…
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Until Claude can run a sausage sizzle, here’s how not-for-profits can benefit from AI
Posted on 22 Apr 2026
Don't be afraid to explore the ways that AI can help your not-for-profit. It would be remiss of a…
From volunteer to board chair: what it takes to lead a Sydney community legal centre
Posted on 10 Mar 2026
Despite having a high-powered day job as a partner with Gilbert + Tobin, lawyer Catherine Kelso…
How to make repairs when the world seems to be coming apart at the seams
Posted on 04 Mar 2026
Hannah Nichols is the environmental, social and governance (ESG) lead at Australian Red Cross and a…
The king of literary silliness becomes Australia’s Children’s Laureate
Posted on 25 Feb 2026
Author Andy Griffiths has spent 30 years bringing “punk rock” to children’s books, making kids…
Slowing down and truly listening: Jahna Cedar’s approach to leadership
Posted on 18 Feb 2026
When Nyiyaparli woman Jahna Cedar travels to New York next month as part of the Australian…