International State of the Sector Research
2nd November 2026
Help build evidence on the health of Australia’s not-for-profit sector. Take the 10-minute International State of the Sector survey, run in six countries.
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We are an independent member-based charity peak body dedicated to building flourishing communities by enhancing the extraordinary work of Australia’s not-for-profit sector. We do this by changing the way governments, communities and the not-for-profit sector relate to one another. In particular, this includes establishing a regulatory environment that works for charities and community organisations – not against them.
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Submission on the Australian Secure Jobs Framework – Draft Framework
21st October 2026
CCA supports the intent of the Secure Australian Jobs Framework, but charities cannot offer permanent employment while governments fund them on short-term contracts. We call on government to pay what it takes, commit to longer-term funding, deliver DGR reform, invest in sector capability before adding compliance burdens, and close workforce data gaps by funding a not-for-profit centre of excellence and reinstating the ABS Non-Profit Institutions Satellite Account.
When did activism become a dirty word?
14th October 2026
Australia faces global disruption, climate change and a difficult economy where inequality is increasing. When political leaders promise to legislate against activists, charities and not-for-profits must not be intimidated into silence. The best protection for our right to advocate for our cause and our communities – both inside and outside of the political process – is to keep advocating.
AI and charities: it’s all about purpose
30th September 2026
AI and charities: it’s all about purpose CCA CEO David Crosbie writes in the Community Advocate. There’s been a lot of talk about AI this week, and some of it has been frightening. So, is AI good or bad? It depends. For charities, it depends above all on our purpose
CEO David Crosbie contributes weekly to the go to news for and about charities, community, volunteers and change-making, The Community Advocate
The archive of David’s thought pieces for Pro Bono News 2016-23 are included in our News section. Search David Crosbie Pro Bono News.
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