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.

This study analyses published Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data and represents the extent and characteristics of tax-deductible donations made and claimed by Australian taxpayers to Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs) at Item D9 Gifts or Donations in their individual income tax returns for the 2020–21 income year.

This report explores the state of evidence in participatory grantmaking (PGM). It investigates the benefits and challenges of PGM and provides recommendations for the sector on advancing practice and understanding in this emerging area.

The National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme, called 'Seamless', is a plan to transform how clothing is made, used, reused and recycled in Australia to create clothing circularity by 2030.

Drawing on over twelve months of data collected by the Australian Leadership Index, this report shows how the public views the integrity, contribution, competence and leadership of the charity sector, revealing how the sector compares with national benchmarks. It also offers fresh insights into the types of things that charity leaders can do to foster...