How Banksia Academy, a free training, education, and employment platform, is helping women and non-binary survivors of domestic violence.
New research shows over a quarter of Australian non-profits are concerned about donor retention.
Lyndon Galea, founder and CEO of Eat Up shares his experience in transforming a fantastic idea into a successful organisation aiming to end hunger for school kids, one sandwich at a time.
Let’s take a closer look at the Australasian Recycling Label and the phase out of single-use plastic packaging…
The annual consumption of plastics in Australia has increased by 240,000 tonnes over the last four years. The amount of plastic recycled has fallen by 1.4% over the same period.
A concept with heart, soul and lofty aspirations, Global Sisters Marketplace is Australia’s first not-for-profit online marketplace dedicated to supporting women achieve financial independence.
There’s almost $140 billion floating in the Australian economy through the not-for-profit sector, yet a lack of corporate expertise has been identified as a key risk to the industry in the face of challenging business conditions. Business advisory firm Fifth Eagle says just because you manage a not-for-profit doesn’t mean that you are immune to […]
Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day. Homelessness is often seen as a challenge for governments and charities to solve, but the private sector can play a part too – beyond throwing money at the issue. Youth homelessness is growing at an epidemic rate, and SMEs should take notice. These young people are future job candidates […]
Seventeen businesswomen were inducted into the Businesswomen’s Hall of Fame this week. Now in its 19th year, the initiative celebrates female business owners, including social entrepreneurs, who are not only trailblazers in their industries but role models for other women. The Businesswomen’s Hall of Fame was developed by Suzi Dafnis, the founder and CEO of HerBusiness […]
Launched in November, last year, Melbourne start-up Vollie is breaking down barriers to tech-savvy millennials engaging in volunteer work. In addition to satisfying the demand for skilled labour from not-for-profits, including charities and social enterprises, co-founder and managing director Matthew Boyd said the online platform is helping professionals progress their careers and companies demonstrate their corporate […]
