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Information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, reports, data, benchmarks for evaluation and contacts for community strengthening related statistics and research.

 

Mobile version of the Government Online Directory - 07 December 2012

On November 30th, Special Minister of State Gary Gray released the mobile version of the Australian Government Online Directory website. The Directory website provides a guide to the structure, organisations and key people in the Australian Government.

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Research to Practice Briefing: Supporting older people living with mental distress or illness - 28 September 2012

Mental distress or illness is not a normal part of ageing. However, like people of any age, older people can be vulnerable to mental illness.

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US Joins Opposition to ‘Social Enterprise’ Trademark - 31 August 2012

The US membership organisation, Social Enterprise Alliance has joined UK and Australian opposition to efforts by global cloud computing company, Salesforce.com to gain a trademark on the term ‘social enterprise’.

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Round-up of Community Indicators Initiatives - 31 August 2012

A recent seminar by the Australian Community Indicators Network consisted of presentations about various community indicator projects across Australia.

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Employment Environment ‘Hostile‘ for Welfare Recipients - Report - 28 August 2012

The chances of finding employment are “seriously limited” for those currently living on welfare, according to major Church providers of social services in Australia.

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We fail on child rights, says UN - 24 July 2012

A United Nations committee has pulled up Australia on the status of its children, citing concerns from ''serious and widespread'' racial discrimination faced by indigenous youth to inadequate numbers of newborns being breastfed by their mothers.

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Aussie NFPs Missing Out On Social Media Success - Report - 20 July 2012

Australian Not for Profits are yet to see the degree of fund raising and cause advancement success that organisations in Canada and the US have realised through social media, according to a new report.

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New Report Puts Dollar Value on Social Media for NFPs - 01 May 2012

A new US Benchmarking Report on Social Media reveals that the average value of a Facebook “Like” for a Not for Profit is $214.81 over 12 months.

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Overview of the Federal Government's Not-for-Profit Reform Agenda - NCOSS Briefing Paper - 01 May 2012

The Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) has prepared an overview of the Federal Government's not-for-profit reform agenda.

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Young People Using Technology to Drive Social Change - 14 March 2012

A new survey reveals that when it comes to positive social change, young adults across the globe are leveraging social networking to get involved.

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