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Here you will find a collection of articles and research relating to education and Australian philanthropy, with a particular focus on Indigenous, regional and rural, and STEM education; and building a stronger community sector.

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General Philanthropy

Corporate volunteering - more than wrapping presents at Christmas

Ruth Lee / 25 June 2019

Wrapping presents at Christmas can be a worthwhile thing to do, but corporate volunteering can offer so much more. The real gold is unearthed through genuine partnerships, where both the corporate and the community organisation are comfortable asking for help, committing to practical solutions, exchanging honest feedback and exploring the possibilities. Our greatest successes have come about when the words “what if we” were part of the conversation…

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Building a stronger community sector

More than the sum of its parts: an exploration of co-located NFP centres

Dr Karen Hart / 24 May 2018

The idea that NFP centres delivering social and human services for a range of client groups holds appeal and promise, as they seem to offer multiple benefits, rather than challenges. But oddly, the concept has not gained much momentum in Australia. Dr Karen Hart looks to North America to further explore the success factors of shared spaces and how to make co-location work in an Australian context.

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