Charmaine Moldrich – an executive manager with significant experience in marketing, stakeholder relations and business development – has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) to further advance the industry in terms of its standing within the Australian media environment.

Sue Macri AM has been appointed as the Associate Commissioner to the Productivity Commission inquiry into aged care in Australia, to develop options for further structural reform of the aged care system.

Anna Draffin has commenced in a newly created role with Artsupport Australia, to support the Australia Council for the Arts’ strategic priority to develop effective strategies for giving, and to increase philanthropic support for the arts in Victoria.

Experiencing growth in conference and business events, Events and Venues Rotorua has appointed new staff to help service growing business levels and to increase sales activity in the market place.

Chris Simpson, Senior Industrial Advocate with the Australian Workers Union (AWU) in Queensland, has been appointed as a Fair Work Australia Commissioner.

The newly established Australian Carbon Trust will lead efforts to boost energy efficiency in households and businesses across Australia.

The Private Ancillary Fund (PAFs) statistics for the 2007–08 financial year, revealed in March 2010, show continued growth in donations and assets in the philanthropic sector.

Originating in the UK, the new Melbourne School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) took in a cohort of twenty two students when it opened in April 2010.

A survey by a Queensland recruitment company, released in April 2010, found that satisfaction levels for both employees and volunteers are generally high amongst a diverse range of not-for-profit organisations.