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The Assist Minister for Charities supported a Community Building group in the government's pre-election commitments. For a tiny fraction of the disaster preparedness budget, we could have a dedicated community building capacity making us all safer. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/commu…

"The Power of Charitable Advocacy: Three Stories and a Commitment". My speech at the ADN/PRF advocacy forum, followed by a discussion with Saffron Zomer, Amelia Telford & Kristy Muir ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andr… #auspol #WaveHillWalkOff #SydneyMardiGras #EveryAustralianCounts

This is the most important issue impacting many Australian charities - the way they are funded. Some charities have already developed their own minimum standards for the funding they will apply for. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/time-…

In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM reflects on the achievements of the charity sector, the challenges it faces and reminds us to remember the role we all play in supporting the sector’s valuable work. Read more: ow.ly/7jQL50UlnZr

A new report commissioned by Com Council for Aus has revealed up to 37% of Australian charities are confronting uncertainty as inflation and the cost-of-living crisis hit the sector hard. Read the full story in #theCommunityAdvocate. buff.ly/400tinC

Charities perform vital work in society, but if we continue to short-change them, we will all suffer David Crosbie Com Council for Aus on latest poll: 37% of Australian charities confront uncertainty as inflation and cost-of-living crisis hit the sector hard. canberratimes.com.au/story/8849107/…

Social justice warriors, Indigenous rights campaigners and disability advocates featured prominently in this years’ Australia Day Honours. Read the full story in the Community Advocate. buff.ly/4gcCQR1

We need more attention on the voices of lived experience, on experts offering ways to strengthen our communities, economy and environment. Time to change our approach to the stories we tell and how we tell them. David Crosbie Com Council for Aus Institute of Community Directors Australia communitydirectors.com.au/articles/its-a…

Our sector deserves to be taken seriously. This means governments investing in our sector. Anything less than real investment risks being yet another set of words we can all agree to. We need real reform, not transitory clouds of rhetorical good will. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/the-i…

In the lead-up to the election, some charities may want to make their voices heard in conversations on a range of issues. Our guidance answers some common questions that charities have about advocacy rules. Read more: ow.ly/EaR050V93XU

I’m not sure when profit became a God, prosperity a measure of personal merit, and greed a virtue. When all that matters is the deal, the well-being of humanity becomes irrelevant. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/if-gr…

As we enter the federal election campaign period, youth crime stands as a warning that bad policy can flourish when media megaphones of outrage and misinformation over-ride what we know is needed to serve the public interest. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/youth…

A new round of tax cuts is at the centre of the federal government’s Budget strategy in the run up to the election, but the document has been labelled a missed opportunity by the charity and NFP sector to help those who need it most. buff.ly/zgG3k9Z

Voters want more and better support for charities. Survey of over 4,600 voters in 20 marginal electorates has revealed there is deep concern about what is happening to charities on a national and local level. See: communitycouncil.com.au/2025/04/14/med…

Charities matter, voters care. New research surveys 4600 people across 20 electorates: 92% say major reforms are needed so it’s easier to give. 92% said charities need support to have the staff, volunteers and capacity to serve the community. See: communitycouncil.com.au/2025/04/14/med…

Today! The National Press Club puts #charities, #communitygroups, #nfps and #volunteering in the election spotlight. Assistant Minister for Charities Dr Andrew Leigh and Shadow Assistant Minister Senator Dean Smith will outline commitments to this vital sector.

Are we going towards or away from the just, fair, safe, inclusive, equal opportunity, united, authentic, creative, confident, courageous, optimistic, kind, generous and compassionate Australia we want? Third Report launched at the National Press Club communitycouncil.com.au/2025/04/23/the…

Productivity is the priority issue for governments, but the productivity agenda could steamroll charities, NFPs and the public sector. NFPs have to be part of shaping the national productivity agenda. The alternative is we allow it to shape us. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/produ…

In Australia, a one tenth of 1 per cent (0.01) levy would generate over $120 million a year from the $12 billion+ currently held in charitable foundations. Is this the funding needed for the Centre for Excellence recommended by the PC 15 years ago? communitydirectors.com.au/articles/how-d…

With the productivity agenda dominant in national policy, it's important to focus on effectiveness and value in the charities and not-for-profit sector. The fact is we often don't measure what matters, and neither do our funders, including governments. communitydirectors.com.au/articles/made-…