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PRESSING MATTERS STORY OF THE WEEK

Anti-Poverty Week a time to reflect on inequality near and far
By Paul McDonald (Age, 18/10/11)
Few Australians remain untouched by poverty. It creeps quietly along our streets, festers within indigenous communities and may only be a pay cheque or two away, even for many middle-income earners. This week is Anti-Poverty Week, and the aim is to get all of us talking about disadvantage and how to address it.

» Read the full article on The Age website

This is an excerpt from the 13 - 19 October 2011 edition of PRESSing Matters (Members access only)

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NEWS

New ACNC Taskforce YouTube Channel

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Implementation Taskforce have a new YouTube channel, with current videos explaining the role of the ACNC and how it will interact with the third sector, business, government and public at large.

» Click here to go to the ACNC Taskforce YouTube channel.

Above: Interim Commissioner and Head of the ACNC Implementation Taskforce, Susan Pascoe AM provides an overview of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission and its role from 1 July 2012.

» Click here to view the video on YouTube

PHILANTHROPY AUSTRALIA WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

Coming up:

• Philanthropy 101 Seminar - Adelaide, Monday 24 October 2011 - full, click here to register your interest in future seminars
• Grantseeker Workshop - Brisbane, Tuesday 8 November 2011 - click here to register online
• Working with the Board, Professional Development Workshop Series (Full Members only) - Melbourne, Tuesday 8 November 2011 - click here to download the registration form
• Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminar - Melbourne, Thursday 10 November 2011 - click here to register online
• Philanthropy 101 Seminar - Sydney, Tuesday 22 November 2011 - click here to register online

New dates scheduled for 2012:

Understanding the Governance of Charitable Foundations Seminar

• Brisbane CBD - Thursday, 23 February 2012 - click here to register online
• Sydney CBD - Wednesday, 7 March 2012 - click here to register online
• Melbourne CBD - Wednesday, 14 March 2012 - click here to register online

EVENTS

Coming up:

• The Canary in the Cage and Coal - Coal Seam Gas, Climate Change and Philanthropy (Tuesday 25 October, Sydney)
• Impact Investment Forum (Wednesday 26 October, Melbourne)
• Annual Ethics in Philanthropy Debate (Thursday 27 October, Melbourne)
• Indigenous Innovation Unconference (Saturday 29 October, Redfern NSW)
• National Conference on Volunteering 2011 (9-10 November, Brisbane)

POSITIONS VACANT

• Fundraising Key Relationships Coordinator - Sydney, Australian Conservation Foundation. Sydney location, permanent full time. Applications close Friday 21 October 2011.
• Development Manager, Arts Access Australia. Melbourne location, remote working considered, part time. Applications close Monday 24 October 2011.
• Executive Officer, Westpac Foundation, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability. Sydney location, full time. Applications open until filled.
• Accountant / Book Keeper, The Ian Potter Foundation. Melbourne location. Applications open until filled.
• Administrative Assistant, Matana Foundation for Young People. Sydney location, hours negotiable. Applications open until filled.
• Development Director, Documentary Australia Foundation. Sydney location. Applications open until filled.
• Large Gift Fundraiser, Opportunity International Australia. Melbourne location. Applications open until filled.
• Development Director, Australasia, Room to Read. Australia location. Applications open until filled.