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National Community Legal Centres Conference 2025: The Law and More

Event Dates: September 02, 2025, September 03, 2025, September 04, 2025, September 05, 2025

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Our 2025 conference theme, The Law and More, celebrates our sector’s place within and commitment to community justice movements that improves people’s lives. Delivering a range of integrated services and wraparound supports, our teams – of lawyers, social workers, financial counsellors, advocates, community engagement and policy […]

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Questions your board should be asking about the finances

Event Date: September 08, 2025

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Overseeing the finances is one of the most important tasks you have as a board member. Financial literacy will put your organisation in the best position to promote and fulfil your organisation’s mission. If you don’t understand how the finances work, you’ll be at risk

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Demystifying DGR: What it is and why it matters

Event Date: September 09, 2025

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Presented by Anna Fitzgibbon, executive, governance and compliance, The Breakthrough Office For many not-for-profits, Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status can be a game changer. It opens the door to tax-deductible donations, boosts donor confidence, and unlocks access to philanthropic funding and grants. But the application

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Winding up a community organisation

Event Date: September 10, 2025

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Presented by Paul Ellis, special counsel, and Mathew Gashi, senior associate, Maddocks Closing a community organisation, whether at the end of a planned lifespan or due to insurmountable financial pressures, is a significant governance undertaking. Without careful handling, it can lead to legal, financial, and

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Artificial Intelligence in Fundraising: Navigating the tech transformation

Event Date: September 11, 2025

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Presented by Catherine Brooks, chief executive officer, Equitable Philanthropy Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept for fundraising – it’s here, and it’s changing how charities engage donors, analyse data, and design campaigns. While AI offers enormous opportunities to personalise engagement, increase efficiency, and

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Wunya 2025

Event Dates: October 15, 2025, October 16, 2025

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Wunya is a Yuggera word that means welcome/greetings. On 15 and 16 October,  we will welcome members of the First Nations Employee Network to gather in Meanjin/Brisbane. Wunya will be a collaborative event focused on celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, connecting with communities across

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2025 QCOSS Conference – Changing State

Event Dates: November 26, 2025, November 27, 2025

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Every day, the community services sector strives towards a future where equality, opportunity and wellbeing are enjoyed by all Queenslanders. The work of the community sector is meaningful, impactful and inspiring. At the same time, it is complicated and challenging. Changing our state requires imagination,

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