This Blueprint sets out a ten year vision, framework, core initiatives and implementation approach for a thriving Not-for-profit sector that supports Australia’s people, communities and environment. Developed independently, the blueprint is structured to enable the sector's operational, regulatory and people-led, purpose-driven environments to thrive.

This report assesses the socioeconomic weight of the ‘Proximity and Social Economy’ ecosystem and its contribution to a sustainable, innovative and resilient economy and society. The research pursued two interconnected aims: to represent the social economy of today based on current data as well as to identify methodological and operational tools to improve this representation.

This report sets out the Productivity Commission’s draft findings and recommendations relating to motivations for philanthropic giving in Australia and opportunities to grow it further.

The purpose of this paper is to invite public feedback on the principles and priorities of a national blueprint for Australia’s not-for-profit (NFP) sector. The NFP Sector Development Blueprint aims to establish a 10-year vision and priorities for action to realise this vision. This paper is accompanied by a 2 page summary vision document, which...

This issues paper aims to reflect what the Department of Social Services has already heard from community sector organisations about current challenges and ideas for how the Australian Government could support a stronger, more diverse and independent community sector.