Disability savings directed straight to defence in a mixed Budget
14th May 2026
CCA CEO David Crosbie reviews the 2026-27 Federal Budget writing in the Community Advocate.
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Silence now could cost you, and the communities you serve
15th April 2026
One of the most important lessons from the Covid 19 pandemic was to ask for what is needed. This may seem obvious, but in the asymmetrical world of charities and not-for-profits, the reluctance to ask can be a major barrier, writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in The Community Advocate.
Purpose and values matter, now more than ever
25th March 2026
Purpose and values matter, creating value matters, and being valued matters. All of these need our constant attention, writes CCA CEO David Crosbie in The Community Advocate.
Global Fuel Shortages and Charities/NFPs
20th March 2026
The Community Council for Australia is requesting that the essential role of charities and NFPs be factored into any measures relating to fuel shortages in Australia.
CEO David Crosbie contributes weekly to the go to news for and about charities, community, volunteers and change-making, The Community Advocate
The archive of David’s thought pieces for Pro Bono News 2016-23 is available here
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