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When looking at some of the trends revealed in this year’s Pro Bono Salary Survey, there seems to be a fascinating tension between what employees think they think they want and what they actually want ...
The minimum wage in Australia for casual workers includes an additional ‘loading’ on top of the base rate, so knowing how to calculate your correct payment rate is also important. In this article we ...
Leesa Waters has more than 30 years' experience in the social services sector, having worked in youth refuges, child protection services, women’s refuges, correctional facilities, courtrooms, NGOs and ...
Vicarious trauma is a real and serious issue for many social care workers, such as social workers, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and disability support workers. It’s ...
This weeks Pro Bono Australia Change Maker is Amanda McKenzie, a leading Australian climate advocate and co-founder of the Climate Council, which she has led as CEO since 2013.
Children’s Ground CEO Jane Vadiveloo says she is driven by a relentless determination to eradicate injustice. She is this week’s Changemaker. Jane Vadiveloo, is the CEO and co-founder of First Nations ...
As a growing organisation committed to accountability and transparency, we are currently seeking the voluntary support of an experienced accountant with expertise in the not-for-profit sector. We are ...
Much has been made of the fact federal government unemployment benefits haven’t increased in real terms since 1994. But why has the freeze gone on so long? We look back at the history of Newstart and ...
We’ve found the experts who’ve crunched the numbers, and yes, it is possible for Australia to eliminate homelessness — and it will cost less than you think. Have you ever wondered how much it would ...