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Dec 10, 2024 | thirdsector.com.au | Daniel Milton |Pearl Dy |Gali Blacher

The Australian government scraps the $2 minimum tax deduction threshold to boost philanthropy for Australian communities. This move, recommended by the Productivity Commission, is expected to unlock a wave of increased charitable giving across the nation. Encouraging small donationsThe $2 threshold, a relic from the 1960s, has long been seen as a barrier to small-scale giving. By removing this hurdle, the government aims to encourage more Australians to donate, even in small amounts.

Nov 14, 2024 | thirdsector.com.au | Adrianne Saplagio |Gali Blacher

This change will eliminate approximately $16 billion in student debt for around three million Australians. By 1 June next year, the Government will cut 20 per cent off all student loans to reduce the debt burden for Australians with a student loan. “I will always fight for every young Australian to have access to a good education.

Jul 25, 2024 | thirdsector.com.au | Menchie Khairuddin |Lourdes Antenor |Gali Blacher

SSI welcomed the release of the Multicultural Framework Review, Towards Fairness: A Multicultural Australia for All, which drew on the voices of thousands of Australians to undertake the first comprehensive review of multicultural policy in Australia in more than 50 years.

May 1, 2023 | thirdsector.com.au | Menchie Khairuddin |Gali Blacher

Donors Events Latest News The Nappy Collective, Australia’s only not-for-profit solely focused on collecting and redistributing nappies to families in crisis, is launching its annual Mother’s Day Collection Drive to coincide with its 10th anniversary. On its 10th anniversary, the Nappy Collective is calling for Aussies to donate nappies during its annual Mother’s Day Collection Drive.

Apr 27, 2023 | thirdsector.com.au | Menchie Khairuddin |Gali Blacher

Policy Social Affairs Latest News Reforms to Australia’s migration system to streamline recognition of overseas skills and experience could activate a motivated but underutilised talent pool, according to leading non-profit organisation Settlement Services International (SSI).