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David Knox September 24, 2020

In late January 2020, as bushfires still burned uncontrollably throughout many parts of Australia, I took a flight over Kosciuszko National Park. Fires had decimated

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Health, research

Australian charity for cancer alumni doctor make breakthrough in neuroblastoma

Pearl Dy September 8, 2020

Blocking copper uptake in tumour cells may be the clue to boosting immune system. Cure Cancer Alumni Doctor Orazio Vittorio and Prof. Maria Kavallaris have

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research, Funding, nonprofit

Bridging the distance and investing in intergenerational practice research

Pearl Dy September 1, 2020

Lead investigators from Griffith University Intergenerational Practice Project received the first of two proposed instalments of the Cromwell Property Group Foundation donation towards the 2-year

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Report, research

Future of diverse social sector at risk, survey reveals

Pearl Dy August 11, 2020

The continuation of the critical contribution charities and not-for-profits make to the economy and social fabric of our country is at risk due to the

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philanthropy, research

Philanthropic generosity helps new life-saving blood test to replace invasive biopsies

Pearl Dy August 6, 2020

Australian blood cancer patients will now have access to circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) testing, an advanced diagnostics test that will potentially save lives and direct

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covid-19, Featured, third sector, Policy, research

Research aims to improve screening for domestic violence so refugee women get the help

Pearl Dy June 2, 2020

Settlement Services International (SSI) is collaborating with the University of Wollongong (UOW) in a research project to identify and address domestic violence experienced by newly

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Featured, research, Mental Health

Hope for rare cancers during global pandemic

May 26, 2020

Thank fully, Australia seems to have turned a corner in the wake of the global pandemic. Nevertheless, news coverage of COVID-19 is constant, leaving little

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Innovation, philanthropy, research

National rapid-response research program to guide for-purpose sector through COVID-19

Pearl Dy May 7, 2020

The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) announced the launch of a national research program: Pulse of the For-Purpose Sector & Building Back Better. This large, national program has multiple aims in the context of COVID-19

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third sector, research, Reports

Australian-first study reveals boardroom gap on innovation

Pearl Dy October 3, 2019

Gap on innovation show Directors are often too focused on short-term results and traditional risks, rather than the potential disruption facing their organisations, according to

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third sector, Report, research

Australia retains global Social Progress Index rank in 2019 despite fall in ‘Foundations for Wellbeing’

Pearl Dy September 26, 2019

Australia has been ranked 12th in the world on social progress for the second year in a row but has gradually declined in rankings since

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