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Prevalence of blindness decreasing but case numbers rising, study shows

Paulo Rizal December 8, 2020

According to new researched published by The Lancet Global Health Journal, there has been a 15.4% decrease in avoidable blindness globally in the past decade.

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Domestic Violence, covid-19, Latest Appointments, Charities, News, Appointments

Domestic violence charity appoints new leaders

Paulo Rizal December 3, 2020

Zahra Foundation Australia has appointed a new General Manager and Board Chair to lead its work supporting women and children affected by domestic violence. Experienced not-for-profit leader Gemma Burdon takes

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Q&A: Newly-installed CEO Amanda Mather shares how Sporting Wheelies continues to serve despite the pandemic

Paulo Rizal December 1, 2020

Third Sector had the opportunity to sit down with Amanda Mather and talk about her storied career in working in the not-for-profit sector, as well as her recent

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News, covid-19, Business, Social enterprise

Online marketplace to support women affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Paulo Rizal December 1, 2020

Global Sisters, a not-for-profit movement democratising entrepreneurship for women, has announced the launch of their online Marketplace, a one-stop-shop for Australians to purchase products, services and experiences from small

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Pre-pandemic sector constraints a major determinant of current burnout, study shows

Paulo Rizal December 1, 2020

With burnout and fatigue increasing among employees and volunteers in the Social Purpose sector, latest research reveals a strong message about pre-existing systemic impacts on the sector’s

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covid-19, Charities, Government

Verify charities’ credentials before giving this holiday season, public urged

Paulo Rizal November 26, 2020

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is urging the public to do a quick online check on a charity’s credentials before donating this festive

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nonprofit, covid-19, Mental Health, Grants, News

Mental health grants to support mental health initiatives in rural Australia

Paulo Rizal November 26, 2020

13 locally-run organisations in rural Australia will receive a total of $200,000 in grants to support mental health initiatives from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal

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covid-19, News, philanthropy

Gender lens in philanthrophy sought as women hardest hit by COVID-19

Paulo Rizal November 23, 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has spared few Australians but evidence shows women have borne the brunt of job losses in addition to housework and helping

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Awards, covid-19, philanthropy, Partnerships

Carol Schwartz AO receives nation’s highest philanthropic award

Paulo Rizal November 19, 2020

Esteemed philanthropist, business leader, advocate and commentator Carol Schwartz AO is this year’s recipient the Leading Philanthropist award presented at the 2020 Australian Philanthropy Awards.

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covid-19, Funding, Health, Grants, Awards

Viertel Foundation awards $4.09 million to fund medical research

Paulo Rizal November 17, 2020

Three medical researchers were admitted to the Viertel Foundation Senior Medical Research Fellowship — one of Australia’s largest philanthropic medical research grants, to fund their work in combatting the

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