The Atlantic Philanthropies’ $27.5 million gift to QLD
The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) has received its largest-ever philanthropic gift, AUD $27.5 million from The Atlantic Philanthropies for its $179 million, new state of the art 13 floor research facility at the QIMR site at Herston, Brisbane.
Visit the Third Sector team
Come down and visit the Third Sector stand at the Associations Forum National Conference being held at the new Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 29-30 July 2009 to collect previous editions of the magazine and have a chat with the editorial team.
Have your say about African Australian experiences of human rights and social inclusion
The Australian Human Rights Commission is encouraging you to have your say about African Australian experiences of human rights and social inclusion. Submissions will be received up until Friday, 31 July.
Giveaway: over $50,000 worth of IT support
One of the UK’s leading providers of IT support and management services to the not-for-profit sector, appiChar, has arrived in Australia and to say hello they are giving away $53,000 worth of services, IT equipment and importantly – chocolates!
Association professionals to meet in Bangkok
AuSAE President Simon Pryor will be one of the facilitators of the Association Professional Competencies course taking place 6-8 October 2009 at the Bangkok Convention Centre.
Mission Australia announces Reconciliation Action Plan
Mission Australia has become the first major Australian welfare organisation to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) – a strategy for how it intends to contribute to reducing the gap in living standards between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians based on respect and partnership.
Government’s digital road map labelled a ‘dead end’ for charities and nonprofits
Leading nonprofit technology organisation Connecting Up Australia (CUA) has slammed the Rudd Government’s plan for the digital economy as having nothing for Australia’s not-for-profit sector.
Final meeting of the Joint Compact Taskforce
The Joint Compact Taskforce met for the final time (06/07/09) to complete their work on a draft framework for a national compact between the Australian Government and the third sector.
Grants for not-for-profits to help care for the aged in rural Victoria
Not-for-profits are invited to apply for Caring for Ageing in Rural Australia grants (CARA) being offered through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to assist in caring for the aged in rural Victoria.
Community not-for-profit groups to be protected by insurance trial
Tasmanian community, not for profit organisations and sporting groups which aren’t already insured using Education Department facilities will be protected by third party insurance under a two-year State Government trial.
