Charity Chat is a podcast from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - the independent national regulator of Australian charities. Each episode features a chat with an expert about a topic of interest to registered charities and the broader charity and not-for-profit sector. The short episodes are a great way to stay informed about all things charity: issues facing the charity sector, aspects of charity governance, and meeting obligations to the ACNC. Be sure to chec ...
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In this episode of Charity Chat, Jacqui Barr, the Assistant Director-General Technical Threats and Visibility at the Australian Cyber Security Centre, joined us to discuss the importance of cyber security. She outlined the simple measures charities of all sizes could set in place to ensure adequate cyber security and minimise the chances of becomin…
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Charities, Advocacy and the Voice Referendum
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In this episode of Charity Chat, ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM joined us to discuss all things advocacy. The discussion specifically covers the upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum and what charities should be aware of before advocating for or against the referendum.بقلم Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission
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Insights from the new Commissioner Sue Woodward AM
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In this episode the new ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM tells us about her remarkable career and contribution to the charity and not-for-profit sector. She outlines the instrumental role she played in the formation of the ACNC and her vision going forward.بقلم Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission
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Recognising the importance of volunteers
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This episode of Charity Chat is in two parts: a discussion with CEO of Volunteering Australia, Mark Pearce, about the important role that volunteers play in our communities and then a discussion with ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns about how the Charity Register can help facilitate connections between volunteers and charities. Visit Volunteering Au…
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The benefits of the enhanced Charity Register
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In this episode, ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns, joined us to speak about the improvements to the Charity Register. We spoke about the benefits the enhanced Charity Register will bring to the charity sector and beyond. Explore the enhanced Charity Register now.بقلم Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission
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Exploring innovation with Red Cross Australia
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In this episode of Charity Chat, Amanda Robinson, Head of Social Innovation at Red Cross Australia, joined us to talk about innovation in the charity sector. We spoke about the work of the Red Cross's Humanitech project, how trying to solve problems can lead to innovation, and the importance of collaborating to innovate and solve problems. Make sur…
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'A tale of growth!': Australian Charities Report and the state of the charity sector
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ACNC Commissioner Gary Johns speaks about the latest edition of the Charities Report and what it says about the state of the charity sector. He speaks about the growth of the charity sector, the state of charities before the pandemic hit and how information and data can be better used to help charities and their work. Read the latest edition of the…
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Charities finding donors, donors finding charities
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Charities dealing with financial difficulties (Part 2)
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Charities dealing with financial difficulties (Part 1)
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The state of Australia's charities: findings from the latest Charities Report
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You can explore all the data used for the Charities Report in the interactive dataset available on the ACNC website at acnc.gov.au/charitydata.بقلم Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission
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Good governance through change - Free 3D Hands meeting the challenges of COVID-19
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For more about Free 3D Hands work producing protective equipment during COVID-19: free3dhands.org/face-shields-covid-19/ For more about Free 3D Hands: free3dhands.org/ For governance resources to help your charity: acnc.gov.au/governance acnc.gov.auبقلم Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission
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Bushfire donations - money going to the cause
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Bushfire donations - challenges for charities
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Bushfire donations - giving safely and avoiding scams
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In this episode we are joined by Mark Ferguson from the ATO's Not-for-profit team to learn about the tax concessions available to charities in Australiaبقلم ACNC
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Catherine Willis, Acting Assistant Commissioner of the ACNC, discusses why people start charities and things you should consider if you are planning to start a charity.بقلم ACNC
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How can charities manage conflicts of interest?
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In this episode of Charity Chat, Ian Parry, Senior Manager of Compliance at the ACNC, joins us to speak about charities handling conflicts of interest. Ian briefly explains what a conflict of interest is before talking about the importance of being able to identify and manage them appropriately - and provides some tips for doing so. acnc.gov.au/con…
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How charities work with corporate partners
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A discussion about how charities and businesses can work together to form mutually beneficial corporate partnerships. We look at the opportunities corporate partnerships provide, as well as tips for charities looking to work with a business to form a partnership. Corporate partnerships consultant Linda Garnett is our special guest for this episode …
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Assessing the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing
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A discussion about the report released by the ACNC and AUSTRAC looking into the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing for charities and not-for-profits. Amongst details of the report's findings, we talk about the nature of the risks faced by charities and what they can do to mitigate them. You can read the full report, Australia’s non-p…
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Acting Commissioner Murray Baird is back to discuss the ACNC's latest research into public trust and confidence in Australia’s charities. We touch on the research methods before discussing the results and what they may mean for the charity sector. acnc.gov.au/trustandconfidence acnc.gov.auبقلم ACNC
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How should charities interact with vulnerable people when fundraising?
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In this episode of ACNC Charity Chat, Assistant Commissioner David Locke joins us to discuss the types of circumstances that can leave someone vulnerable, how charity fundraisers can recognise vulnerability in potential donors, the ways they should interact with vulnerable people, and the board’s responsibility for a charity’s fundraising activitie…
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Can charities pay their board members?
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This episode of ACNC Charity Chat features Assistant Commissioner General Counsel Murray Baird. We chat about board remuneration and discuss what charities should think about if looking to pay their board members. acnc.gov.au acnc.gov.au/boardremunerationبقلم ACNC
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This episode of ACNC Charity Chat features the now former Commissioner, Susan Pascoe AM, giving her thoughts about the establishment of the ACNC, its first few years of work, and some of the challenges facing the charity sector. acnc.gov.au Read more at acnc.gov.au/5yearreflectionبقلم ACNC
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Can charities get involved in advocacy?
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We take a look at the issue of engaging in advocacy in this episode of Charity Chat. Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird explains advocacy and talks about where it can become a concern for charities. The discussion outlines the boundaries of charity advocacy, makes the distinction between a charity’s activities and its overarching purpose, and reit…
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Are charities getting the most out of their boards?
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We discuss the importance of a charity investing in the board's education and training to be most effective. Commissioner Susan Pascoe talks about the benefits of spending time and money on the capacity of a board, she touches on some of the ways charities can do this, and dispels the misguided perception that charities cannot use funds for this so…
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Charities using fundraising agencies
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Assistant Commissioner David Locke joins us to talk about charities' use of fundraising agencies. We discuss the legitimacy of charities using fundraising agencies, responsibilities for fundraising, and the importance of charities being fair and respectful when conducting fundraising activities. ACNC guidance on using fundraising agencies: acnc.gov…
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In this episode Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird is back to discuss charity administration costs. We talk about defining administration costs, the need to spend on administration, difficulties measuring and comparing administration costs and how the ACNC sees spending on administration. ACNC guidance on administration costs: acnc.gov.au/admincos…
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How does the ACNC deal with concerns about charities?
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In this episode, Prue Monument, Director of ACNC Compliance, explains the ACNC's approach to regulating charities. We discuss the things that the ACNC can and can't look into, the powers that the ACNC has when investigating charities, and the importance of education and guidance when looking at issues in charities. ACNC Compliance Reports: acnc.gov…
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Commissioner Susan Pascoe is back in this episode to discuss the issue of the number of charities in Australia. We talk about the great diversity of organisations that make up the charity sector and the wide range of activities covered by Australia’s charities. www.acnc.gov.auبقلم ACNC
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Commissioner Susan Pascoe AM joins us to discuss the charity sector in Australia. We talk about the size and significance of the charity sector, the types of organisations it is made up of, and the generosity of the Australian public. acnc.gov.au Australian Charities Report - australiancharities.acnc.gov.au Charity Register data - data.gov.au…
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A discussion with Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird about the origins of charity, what it takes to be a charity today, and the difference between charities and not-for-profits. acnc.gov.au Transcript Matt: Hello and welcome to Charity Chat – the ACNC’s podcast. In this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of charity, what it takes to be a charit…
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