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Fundraising for Floods With Confidence
Good2Give is a platform that makes giving easy. The flooding in NSW and QLD has left thousands anxious as evacuation orders have been put in place around Western Sydney and beyond.Your donation will go a long way to deliver some relief to those impacted by the floods.Here is a simple and safe way to #chooseyourcharity. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP > https://good2give.ngo/about/news/flooding-nsw-how-you-can-help/
23 March 2021 by Maria MacNama...

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New partnership joins forces to tackle homelessness in Australia
The partnership will see PEXA grant at least $250,000 in funding to Homes for Homes across two years via a national grant disbursement program designed to help increase the supply of social and affordable housing for those who need it most.https://www.pexa.com.au/news/homes-for-homes-and-pexa-join-forces-to-tackle-homelessness-in-australia
15 March 2021 by Katherine Leo...

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Digital literacy resources to bridge the digital divide for migrant women
SisterWorks run practical learning ‘labs’ to remove financial and language barriers, bridge physical distances, and improve access to information and social connections.Victorian Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams underlined the importance of supporting women’s skill development when she launched the e-Hub. “Too often, women and especially those with low English levels and digital literacy skills are left out of training and job opportunities,’’ she said. “It’s wonderful to see SisterWorks work alongside these women and provide easily accessible educational materials to support them on their journey to employment.’’https://shedefined.com.au/life/how-social-enterprise-sisterworks-empowers-women-through-employment/
15 March 2021 by Katherine Leo...

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A handbag appeal to support women fleeing violence
In Dec 2018 Grace Millane was killed. Her death shocked many. Violence against women is not okay and, in memory of Grace, BNZ is s
19 February 2021 by IdeaSpies

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Social Innovation that will help young people transitioning out of state care
Foyer Centre in Sydney's inner city will provide housing, employment and educational support to young people who are transitioning out of state care.  The outcome will help them find their feet in the world.  These outcomes will be paid for through an innovative Social Impact Bond funding structure. https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2021/02/social-impact-bonds-whats-the-secret-sauce-to-making-them-work-and-are-they-worth-the-effort/Photo source: Pro Bono News
15 February 2021 by Katherine Leo...

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Doing good and doing well
Last year Who Gives a Crap donated $5.9 million to clean water and sanitation projects in developing countries. Sales more than doubled in the 12 months to June, thanks to panic buying of toilet paper during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, while the organisation’s marketing costs fell.""What we’re trying to show is that this business model can generate financial returns at scale, whilst also creating social impact at scale,” Mr Griffiths said."...https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/who-gives-a-crap-donates-more-than-qantas-cca-20210208-p570jv
14 February 2021 by Maria MacNama...