Seven Benefits and Reasons to Hire Someone with Autism

January 15, 2022September 1, 20190

When thinking of autism, employers often consider its drawbacks alone. However, many autistic individuals may possess unique qualities in addition to their professional skill-sets that make them an exceptional candidate for your next role. Autism also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a broad range of life-long conditions with characteristics

For Thought: Hope for The Planet

January 8, 2022March 20, 20160

Can we save the world from the effects of climate change? Is it too late? Is there any cause for optimism? These were the central questions addressed by a panel of experts in a new talk series at the Sydney Opera House on Monday night. The event — presented in partnership

7 Ways to Help Syrian Refugees

January 3, 2022February 15, 20170

Most of us have been hearing about the plight of Syrian refugees for as long as we can remember, but know little about the part we can play to make a difference. Below are the key ways you can help. DONATE: Donate to the International Red Cross who help treat, feed, and

The Human In Us [poetry]

December 24, 2021March 21, 20160

By Ishmael True story, envision it as if it is happening as I tell you now. Traffic on the freeway, a little girl is eating a chocolate mint ice cream in the back of an SUV. A business man looks over at the child in his fresh off the lot BMW. He smiles

The Power of Slactivism

December 21, 2021February 15, 20170

Wе knоw thаt tесhnоlоgу is сhаngіng thе way wе соmmunісаtе and раrtісіраtе in ѕосіеtу. Sосіаl mеdіа is аltеrіng hоw thе wоrld соmmunісаtеѕ. Suрроrtеrѕ, dоnоrѕ аnd activists саn participate іn runs, walks оr drіvеѕ аnd garner ѕuрроrt аnd sponsorship іn аdvаnсе. Or, thеу can сhооѕе nоt to lеаvе the comfort оf

Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma

December 20, 2021March 21, 20161

By Samantha Plink One in four people in the world will be affected by mental illness at some point in their lives. Yet nearly two thirds of those people never seek help from a health professional, largely due to the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It can affect people

Op-Ed: Want Change? The Investment We Need to Make to Change the World.

December 7, 2021August 30, 20190

What’s the single most important asset in the social sector? People. And to get more specific, our people. Our established leaders, our up-and-coming leaders, and our professionals that have committed themselves to a life of hard work and passion. Our secret weapon is our leaders that have the know-how, the

Without the Gift of Sight

December 5, 2021March 21, 20160

Glass half full – a phrase often used, and rarely fully appreciated. We often pay more heed to what’s missing in our lives than what we should be grateful for. An example may be the sense of sight - rarely perceived as an asset or a gift. But for many

Anti-bullying tips for children

November 29, 2021October 25, 20160

Bullying is a big problem in our schools today. However, bullying has always been a problem. The main differences between bullying today from the past are the nature of the bullying and the violence that occurs in the aftermath. Cyberbullying is becoming a popular and more destructive form of bullying

Vote for Good – Make a Difference at the Poll

November 14, 2021August 9, 20180

Democracy in its simplest and most inclusive form is defined as the system of the people run by the people and for the people. This definition points out that it is the duty, privilege and right of each and every citizen to vote. All eligible citizens have a moral responsibility