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.
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.
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.
Not-for-profits across Australia are feeling the effects of the global financial crisis and don’t expect any improvement in the year ahead, a comprehensive survey of the impact of the economic downturn on not-for-profit organisations has found.
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!
Australian not-for-profit organisations are overwhelmingly aware of their need to comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) laws, but many are unsure if their insurance coverage would protect them in the event of a breach of the OH&S Act, according to a recent survey.
DrinkWise Australia is seeking applications from not-for-profit and community groups for its inaugural Building Safer Drinking Cultures Innovation Grant.
Over 70 not-for-profit sector leaders and government representatives gathered in Canberra on 20 July 2009 to discuss the possible National Compact draft principles and future process actions as well as how best to further consult with the sector.
The Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund is seeking applications for the 2009 Community Grants Program which will provide over $500,000 in individual grants of up to $10,000 for programs to improve the health and wellbeing of Australian children.
President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Cathy Branson QC has called for nominations for the Australian Human Rights Medal and Awards.
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