National compact

The National Compact: working together is an agreement between the Australian Government and the not-for-profit sector to find new and better ways of working together based on mutual trust, respect and collaboration.

http://www.nationalcompact.gov.au/

Non-profit organisations

Links to the Australian Taxation Office index page for non-profit organisations which provides a guide to tax issues affecting organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations.

http://www.ato.gov.au/nonprofit/

Not-for-profit reforms

Information on key reforms for the non-profit sector, including reforms announced in the 2011-12 Budget.

http://www.ato.gov.au/content/00283655.htm

Office for the Not-for-Profit Sector

The Office for the Not-for-Profit Sector was established to drive and coordinate the not-for-profit sector policy reform agenda. The not-for-profit sector plays a central role in enriching communities through its social, cultural and environmental contribution and in providing support to the most vulnerable in the community.

http://www.notforprofit.gov.au/

Registering not-for-profit or charitable organisations

General advice on the differences between a company structure and an incorporated association. Before you register your organisation, you should consider what structure best suits your organisation's purposes.

http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic.nsf/byheadline/Registering+not-for-profit+or+charitable+organisations

Social Inclusion

Social Inclusion is about ensuring all Australians have the opportunity to learn, work, engage in the community and have their voice heard. This site provides information about what the government is doing to progress the social inclusion agenda.

http://www.socialinclusion.gov.au/