ACNC Charity Chat
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -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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Episodes
Charities, Advocacy and the Voice Referendum
May 02, 2023 03:17 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn 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
January 18, 2023 01:12 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn 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 17, 2022 03:47 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MBThis 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. Visit Volunteering Australia Visit the ACNC
The benefits of the enhanced Charity Register
March 23, 2022 05:03 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn 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. Explore the enhanced Charity Register now.
Exploring innovation with Red Cross Australia
October 19, 2021 05:55 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn 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. Make sure you visit the Red Cross' Humanitech website for more information on the projects available and how you can get involved. Visit the ACNC websi...
'A tale of growth!': Australian Charities Report and the state of the charity sector
June 17, 2021 06:37 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBACNC 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. Read the latest edition of the Australian Charities Report. Explore the data used for the Charities Report.
Charities finding donors, donors finding charities
August 14, 2020 04:22 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBacnc.gov.au
Charities dealing with financial difficulties (Part 2)
July 29, 2020 23:38 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBACNC resources Philanthropy Australia KordaMentha
Charities dealing with financial difficulties (Part 1)
July 29, 2020 23:38 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBACNC resources Philanthropy Australia KordaMentha
The state of Australia's charities: findings from the latest Charities Report
May 27, 2020 00:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBYou can explore all the data used for the Charities Report in the interactive dataset available on the ACNC website at acnc.gov.au/charitydata.
Good governance through change - Free 3D Hands meeting the challenges of COVID-19
May 21, 2020 01:33 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBFor more about Free 3D Hands work producing protective equipment during COVID-19: free3dhands.org/face-shields-covid-19/ For more about Free 3D Hands: free3dhands.org/ For governance resources to help your charity: acnc.gov.au/governance acnc.gov.au
Bushfire donations - money going to the cause
February 13, 2020 02:35 - 19 minutes - 8.96 MBACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns joined us to speak about charities' use of funds in disaster relief. The discussion covers the restrictions on charity spending, public desire to see money distributed immediately, charities spending on administration and the difficulty in comparing charities' administration costs. acnc.gov.au/admincosts
Bushfire donations - challenges for charities
February 13, 2020 01:04 - 12 minutes - 5.85 MBIn this episode of Charity Chat, ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns is back to speak about the importance of charities managing donations properly. We speak about the challenges that charities face in managing large donations and how important it is to have good governance processes in place to be able to manage funds properly and avoid problems. acnc.gov.au
Bushfire donations - giving safely and avoiding scams
February 06, 2020 04:18 - 11 minutes - 5.21 MBIn this episode of Charity Chat, ACNC Commissioner Dr Gary Johns joined us in the aftermath of recent Australian bushfires to talk about how people can donate safely to charities and avoid scams. We spoke about the best ways to make sure your donation is going to a charity and the importance of checking the Charity Register to avoid scams. acnc.gov.au/charityregister
Charity tax concessions
October 07, 2019 22:53 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode we are joined by Mark Ferguson from the ATO's Not-for-profit team to learn about the tax concessions available to charities in Australia
Starting a charity
September 23, 2019 01:26 - 10 minutes - 10 MBCatherine Willis, Acting Assistant Commissioner of the ACNC, discusses why people start charities and things you should consider if you are planning to start a charity.
How can charities manage conflicts of interest?
February 05, 2018 23:57 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MBIn this episode of Charity Chat, Ian Parry, Senior Manager of Compliance at the ACNC, joins us to speak about charities handling conflicts of interest. Ian briefly explains what a conflict of interest is before talking about the importance of being able to identify and manage them appropriately - and provides some tips for doing so. acnc.gov.au/conflictsofinterest acnc.gov.au
How charities work with corporate partners
January 10, 2018 04:57 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBA discussion about how charities and businesses can work together to form mutually beneficial corporate partnerships. We look at the opportunities corporate partnerships provide, as well as tips for charities looking to work with a business to form a partnership. Corporate partnerships consultant Linda Garnett is our special guest for this episode of the podcast. The ACNC’s Charities and Corporate Partnerships guidance can be found here: acnc.gov.au/corporatepartnerships
Assessing the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing
December 13, 2017 23:38 - 18 minutes - 8.75 MBA discussion about the report released by the ACNC and AUSTRAC looking into the risks of money laundering and terrorism financing for charities and not-for-profits. Amongst details of the report's findings, we talk about the nature of the risks faced by charities and what they can do to mitigate them. You can read the full report, Australia’s non-profit organisation sector: money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessment, on the ACNC website at acnc.gov.au/nfprisk
Do Australians trust charities?
November 22, 2017 23:58 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBActing Commissioner Murray Baird is back to discuss the ACNC's latest research into public trust and confidence in Australia’s charities. We touch on the research methods before discussing the results and what they may mean for the charity sector. acnc.gov.au/trustandconfidence acnc.gov.au
How should charities interact with vulnerable people when fundraising?
November 08, 2017 01:35 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of ACNC Charity Chat, Assistant Commissioner David Locke joins us to discuss the types of circumstances that can leave someone vulnerable, how charity fundraisers can recognise vulnerability in potential donors, the ways they should interact with vulnerable people, and the board’s responsibility for a charity’s fundraising activities. acnc.gov.au/vulnerablepeople acnc.gov.au
Can charities pay their board members?
October 24, 2017 01:28 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBThis episode of ACNC Charity Chat features Assistant Commissioner General Counsel Murray Baird. We chat about board remuneration and discuss what charities should think about if looking to pay their board members. acnc.gov.au acnc.gov.au/boardremuneration
Reflections from Susan Pascoe AM
October 10, 2017 04:43 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBThis episode of ACNC Charity Chat features the now former Commissioner, Susan Pascoe AM, giving her thoughts about the establishment of the ACNC, its first few years of work, and some of the challenges facing the charity sector. acnc.gov.au Read more at acnc.gov.au/5yearreflection
Can charities get involved in advocacy?
September 27, 2017 02:24 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBWe take a look at the issue of engaging in advocacy in this episode of Charity Chat. Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird explains advocacy and talks about where it can become a concern for charities. The discussion outlines the boundaries of charity advocacy, makes the distinction between a charity’s activities and its overarching purpose, and reiterates the need for charities to make sure their activities of advocacy are tied to their charitable purpose. For more on advocacy: acnc.gov.au/a...
Are charities getting the most out of their boards?
September 12, 2017 03:51 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBWe discuss the importance of a charity investing in the board's education and training to be most effective. Commissioner Susan Pascoe talks about the benefits of spending time and money on the capacity of a board, she touches on some of the ways charities can do this, and dispels the misguided perception that charities cannot use funds for this sort of thing. acnc.gov.au
Charities using fundraising agencies
August 29, 2017 03:17 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBAssistant Commissioner David Locke joins us to talk about charities' use of fundraising agencies. We discuss the legitimacy of charities using fundraising agencies, responsibilities for fundraising, and the importance of charities being fair and respectful when conducting fundraising activities. ACNC guidance on using fundraising agencies: acnc.gov.au/fundraisingagencies. acnc.gov.au
Charities and administration costs
August 16, 2017 02:15 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MBIn this episode Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird is back to discuss charity administration costs. We talk about defining administration costs, the need to spend on administration, difficulties measuring and comparing administration costs and how the ACNC sees spending on administration. ACNC guidance on administration costs: acnc.gov.au/admincosts acnc.gov.au
How does the ACNC deal with concerns about charities?
August 01, 2017 05:53 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, Prue Monument, Director of ACNC Compliance, explains the ACNC's approach to regulating charities. We discuss the things that the ACNC can and can't look into, the powers that the ACNC has when investigating charities, and the importance of education and guidance when looking at issues in charities. ACNC Compliance Reports: acnc.gov.au/compliancereport www.acnc.gov.au
Are there too many charities?
July 18, 2017 02:20 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBCommissioner Susan Pascoe is back in this episode to discuss the issue of the number of charities in Australia. We talk about the great diversity of organisations that make up the charity sector and the wide range of activities covered by Australia’s charities. www.acnc.gov.au
The charity sector
July 04, 2017 05:34 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MBCommissioner Susan Pascoe AM joins us to discuss the charity sector in Australia. We talk about the size and significance of the charity sector, the types of organisations it is made up of, and the generosity of the Australian public. acnc.gov.au Australian Charities Report - australiancharities.acnc.gov.au Charity Register data - data.gov.au
What is a charity?
June 20, 2017 05:52 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBA discussion with Assistant Commissioner Murray Baird about the origins of charity, what it takes to be a charity today, and the difference between charities and not-for-profits. acnc.gov.au Transcript Matt: Hello and welcome to Charity Chat – the ACNC’s podcast. In this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of charity, what it takes to be a charity today and the difference between a charity and a not-for-profit. My name is Matt Crichton and I’m from the Education team here at the ACNC a...