We are an independent member-based charity peak body dedicated to building flourishing communities by enhancing the extraordinary work of Australia’s not-for-profit sector. We do this by changing the way governments, communities and the not-for-profit sector relate to one another. In particular, this includes establishing a regulatory environment that works for charities and community organisations – not against them.
Australian charities release major new report showing Australia is going backwards on key measures when it comes to the kind of communities we actually want to live in.
What kind of Australia do we want to live in and what is our role in achieving it? This third report tracks Australia’s progress towards and away from the just, fair, safe, equal opportunity, inclusive, authentic, creative, confident, optimistic, kind, generous and compassionate Australia we want.
A major new report from the Community Council for Australia working with Piazza Research, has been released in the run up to the Federal Election. A survey of over 4,600 representative voters reveals there is deep concern about what is happening to charities on a national and local level.
A new survey has confirmed charities enjoy strong support in communities across Australia. So why doesn’t the sector have more political clout, asks Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie writing for the Community Advocate.
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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