ACNC Charity Chat

May 05 2024 32 ep. 16 mins 35

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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 check out our other free resources - including guides, fact sheets and webinars - on our website at acnc.gov.au

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Charities and cyber security

May 05 2024 24 mins

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 becoming a target. ACNC Commissioner Sue

Charities, Advocacy and the Voice Referendum

May 01 2023 14 mins

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.

Insights from the new Commissioner Sue Woodward AM

Jan 17 2023 18 mins

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.

Recognising the importance of volunteers

May 16 2022 25 mins

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.

The benefits of the enhanced Charity Register

Mar 22 2022 14 mins

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.

Exploring innovation with Red Cross Australia

Oct 18 2021 20 mins

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.

'A tale of growth!': Australian Charities Report and the state of the charity sector

Jun 16 2021 18 mins

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.

Charities finding donors, donors finding charities

Aug 13 2020 21 mins

ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns discusses the ways that charities will be able to showcase their work on the Charity Register and how donors will be able to find work they want to support.

Charities dealing with financial difficulties (Part 2)

Jul 29 2020 24 mins

This is part 2 of the discussion between the ACNC, Philanthropy Australia and KordaMentha about how charities can deal with financial difficulties, particularly in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. Philanthropy Australia's Nick Richardson hosts the discussion with ACNC Assistant Commissioner Anna Longley, Philanthropy Australia's Sarah Wickham and KordaMentha's Sophie Gibbons shar

Charities dealing with financial difficulties (Part 1)

Jul 29 2020 26 mins

In this episode of Charity Chat, ACNC Assistant Commissioner joins Philanthropy Australia's Sarah Wickham and KordaMentha's James Wagg to discuss charities dealing with financial difficulties, particularly in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. The discussion is hosted by Philanthropy Australia's Nick Richardson.