The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has produced the Professions and the Trade Practices Act – a guide to enhance individual professionals and their associations' understanding of their trade practices responsibilities.
A new survey of community organisations from Volunteering Australia and National Australia Bank (NAB), released in May 2010, found that 91 per cent of organisations currently have volunteers assisting in their organisation.
The Myer Foundation and Sidney Myer Fund won the prestigious International Funders for Indigenous People's (IFIP) Award, an annual award to recognise leadership in Indigenous philanthropy.
Held in May 2010, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is one of the Cancer Council's leading fundraising events.
The Third Sector Women's Leadership Seminar will bring established and aspiring women in Australia's not-for-profit industry together, providing a forum for women to hear from mentors, discuss ideas and network.
Gender equality was the cause under discussion at the United Nations 54th Commission on the Status of Women. Third Sector caught up with representatives from Australia's not-for-profit sector who attended the Commission.