New research from The Salvation Army reveals 4.2 million Australians say they know families where they think children are not being properly cared for because of someone’s alcohol abuse. The Salvation Army says the research – released as part of its Alcohol Awareness Week - paints a disturbing picture of what is happening in some Australian families.
The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC), Australia’s first charity regulator, has announced a number of long-anticipated reforms. The not-for-profit sector should not expect it will be all things to all people, warns David Crosbie.
To older generations the ideas and actions of young people may seem mysterious and unsettling. But Dr Lance Emerson says coments from Australia's youth shows they just want to feel loved and valued.
Book Week is the longest running children's festival in Australia, and at 67 years old it still celebrates the wonder of books and Australian authors and illustrators. Julie Wells says in 2012 books may be changing, but stories aren't.
The death penalty is a divisive issue around with world, with some countries viewing it as necessary justice while others see it as the ultimate denial of human rights. Anna Martin says humane societies must find a better way to deal with crime.
In spite of recent progress fewer girls pursue careers in science than their male counterparts, effectively shutting the door on a growing jobs market crying out for engineers and computer scientists. Lynne Selwood says all Australian children need to be encouraged to become scientists.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to provide disabled people with the equipment, therapy and support they need. Craig Wallace says the rights-based scheme will be an exciting change.
Homelessness Australia is promoting awareness of the reasons behind homelessness during Homeless Persons’ Week, which runs from 6-12 August. Homelessness Australia is a national body working to prevent and respond to homelessness. Theaim of the 2012 campaign is to raise public awareness of the reasons why people become displaced and the ways to overcome them.
Businesses are not traditionally thought of as investors in community, but the reality is that more are showing an interest in corporate citizenship and responsibility. Jo-anne Schofield says the sector is hampered by a lack of guidance about what constitutes good practice in community investment.
Although response times for accessible taxis should be the same as for other taxis it's not something that is enforced. Tricia Malowney says governments around Australia need to ensure more taxis suit the needs of the disabled.
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New research from The Salvation Army reveals 4.2 million Australians say they know families where they think children are not being properly cared for because of someone’s alcohol abuse. The Salvation Army says the research – released as part of its Alcohol Awareness Week - paints a disturbing picture of what is happening in some Australian families.
Homelessness Australia is promoting awareness of the reasons behind homelessness during Homeless Persons’ Week, which runs from 6-12 August. 
