Book excerpt: Mean Streak: A moral vacuum and a multi-billion-dollar government shake down
Posted on 29 Sep 2025
The infamous “robodebt” scandal was one of the most devastating and disturbing examples ever of…
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Help sheets
Articles
Don’t wait for government, get on with change: Minderoo sector innovation chief
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
Minderoo Foundation’s head of sector development and innovation, Ryan Ginard, has urged peers in…
Holding the line against corporate power: charities at the barricades
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
If a business ran the government, a corporatocracy would likely emerge, prioritising profit over…
New image library showcases the life experiences of culturally diverse Australians with disability
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
A new, free photo library featuring Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds living with…
How Abbe Horswill works to evict human trafficking from the hotel industry
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
International hotel chains play a surprisingly large role in thwarting human trafficking and child…
On with the show? How climate change is threatening Australian festivals
Posted on 24 Sep 2025
Cultural and music festivals have long been a central part of community-building across Australia,…
No misunderstandings: new study aims to ensure culturally diverse cancer patients are heard
Posted on 22 Sep 2025
Navigating the stress and medical demands of a cancer diagnosis is difficult enough for anybody,…
True connection can mean switching off the AI
Posted on 18 Sep 2025
With spring upon us, a fresh start beckons. I’ve just returned from a workshop for industry leaders…
Checklists
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Making sure your annual report is complete
Once you have completed your annual report, use the following checklist to make sure you haven't…
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Preparing for bequests
Use this checklist to help determine if your organisation is ready to establish a wills/bequests…
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Treasurer's checklist: Can your group be trusted with money?
If you're asking for grants, you have to be able to guarantee you can handle the money. The…
Policies
Budget Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for overseeing the budget of the organisation and for ensuring that the…
Delegations Policy
This policy sets out the circumstances under which the Board may delegate its responsibilities.…
Financial Controls Policy
Finances and financial transactions, including credit cards, cheques, and petty cash, if properly…
Fraud Risk Management Policy
Just like commercial organisations, not-for-profit organisations may be subject to fraudulent…
Investment Planning Policy
Boards are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within a responsible,…
Procurement policy
Purchasing decisions can have a big impact on an organisation’s finances, reputation, and…
Reimbursement Policy
Staff or volunteers may on occasion be required to pay expenses consequent on their employment out…