Satisfaction levels for both employees and volunteers are generally high amongst a diverse range of not-for-profit organisations, a survey by a Queensland recruitment company has found.
Originating in the UK, the new Melbourne School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) supports entrepreneurial individuals to make their projects for social and community benefit more effective and sustainable.
The Productivity Commission has commenced an Inquiry into a National Disability Care and Support scheme.
The 2010 Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) National Conference will be held from 10-13 August in Hobart, with the theme of 'Assistive Technology: the tip of the iceberg'.
Register before 23 April for the Australian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) networking dinner in Melbourne on 29 April 2010.
The Towards Social Inclusion Conference, to be held 20-21 April, will discuss practical approaches to implement the Federal Government's national strategy to overcome social exclusion.
Tourism Australia, the Australian Association of Convention Bureaux and other major convention centres are undertaking a joint initiative to increase the number and size of international association conventions across Australia.
To ensure that it remains relevant to the profession, the Australian Association of Social Workers (AWSA) is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Code of Ethics.
The contribution of innovative groups and individuals to Australian society will be further recognised with the the Australian Business Arts Foundation and Our Community announcing new categories and awards.
Homelessness Australia, the national peak body working to prevent and respond to homelessness, is seeking to fill the key leadership position in its Canberra office.