Retail peak bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have announced a proposed amalgamation, which will once approved by their respective members create a single unified body representing the $420 billion sector. The two not-for-profit organisations have signed a heads-of-agreement for the amalgamation proposal and will commence collaboration immediately for the greater…

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The Albanese Labor Government is investing in Australia’s health workforce by upskilling our nation’s nurses and midwives through a new $50.2 million scholarship. The Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program will provide 1,850 postgraduate scholarships over four years for registered nurses and midwives to become nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives in primary and aged care settings. The funding…

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"The Federal Budget lays out a long term but relatively modest ambition to develop new national industrial capabilities mainly based around clean energy, but makes it clear that the economy will grind through the year ahead with no material improvement in business conditions, unemployment continuing to grow and our fiscal position deteriorating," Innes Willox Chief Executive of the national employer…

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  Thousands of not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) fear their financial futures are under threat from a tax change set to kick in next financial year. From July 1, such organisations must notify the tax office of their tax exemption status for the first time, or start paying income tax. But as the deadline looms, there…

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The Association Forum’s survey of over 100 NFP Association CEOs and Leaders has shed light on the nuanced approaches to membership retention and growth. While some strategies enjoy widespread support, others reveal a divide in opinion. Here’s a look at the findings: Quality Over Quantity: Rethinking Member Numbers With only 18% agreement,…

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  The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has appointed Tanya Robertson as interim CEO effective immediately. This follows the departure of outgoing Matthew Monaghan, who left the organisation for personal reasons, and finished with the FCA today. Robertson has a strong track record of involvement in the FCA and the franchising…

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The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) has revealed the identity of its new chief executive officer, who will lead the organisation forward.   Jane Schmitt has taken on the position at the IQA after previously working as a lawyer, business strategist, senior executive and board director.  

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  The MQ Board undertook an extensive, 12-month strategic review of the products and services MQ provides to members, based on Member feedback. This reflected the Board’s desire to address the expectations of members, government and stakeholders by improving…

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Caroline Louise Johnson is a perioperative nurse (Anaesthesia and PACU) with over 15 years of experience and is currently employed at Calvary Health Care Tasmania. Her career has focused on ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety and she has contributed to various projects aimed at improving perioperative nursing practices within the organisation. She is passionate…

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A lack of funding to help charities deter cyber attacks is putting donors’ data and sensitive information about millions of Australians at risk, the not-for-profit sector warns. Peak bodies the Community Council for Australia, Australian Council for International Development, Fundraising Institute Australia and Public Fundraising Regulatory Association warned their members being targeted by criminal networks. Community Council for Australia Chair Tim Costello said: “The…

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Business groups have demanded the government cap any increase to the minimum wage at two per cent, in a bid to bring down inflation and avoid worsening unemployment. Smaller companies struggling to stay afloat say they've been left 'short-changed' in the federal government's third budget.  "Small business at the moment is being strangled by rising red tape and increased input costs," Andrew McKellar, chief executive of…

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