Counting the cost of value adding

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This article presents the comments of Garth Nowland-Foreman, former national director of the Australian Council of Social Services, on the use of contracts and audits in administering welfare and charitable organizations. Relevant points include his argument that the contract model and audit process have gone too far.

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A farewell to alms

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Issues are presented concerning the policy of the charity The Smith Family to raise awareness of and funding for disadvantaged individuals. The charity's switch from begging to a business-to-business approach is discussed.

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Alms-wrestling

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The charity work of Jan Cochrane-Harry is discussed. She runs the Perpetual Trustees' philanthropic foundations.

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