Preview of new report says the ‘class ceiling’ needs to be dismantled
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Although not widely recognised, the “class ceiling” is very real, according to new data released by…
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ACOSS prepares to push government on First Nations support, tax reform, housing and more
Posted on 12 Aug 2025
Australian Council of Social Services leader Dr Cassandra Goldie has named First Nations justice as…
Race Discrimination Commissioner calls for government action against systematic racism
Posted on 07 Aug 2025
Australia’s race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman has called on the federal…
Canberra charity roundtable looks to boost productivity, streamline reporting and boost innovation
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
A strong commitment to boosting productivity in the charity and not-for-profit sector, as well as…
Treaty is for “all Victorians”: First Nations leaders call on allies to step up
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
Plans for Australia’s first Treaty with First Nations peoples are for “all Victorians”, organisers…
Hygiene poverty: a hidden impact of the cost-of-living crisis
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
A new study by charity Good360 Australia has found that an increasing number of Australians are…
New report underlines the need for Loneliness Awareness Week
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
As Australia marks Loneliness Awareness Week, the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre has…
More than meets the eye: Rethinking deafblindness with Jex Truran-Lakaev
Posted on 05 Aug 2025
Jex Truran-Lakaev lives with deafblindness and created the Hunter Deafblind Project in NSW to…
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…