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Like many aspects of life in 2020, churches were forced to undergo radical changes in order to keep operating in a COVID-19 world. Masks are the norm and often mandatory. Buildings that can seat thousands are limited to hundreds, when they can open ... More

Stuck with unwanted gifts after the silly season and want to offload them to a good cause like the Salvos or Vinnies? It's a generous move but can you claim it as a tax deduction? The simple answer is no, but there are a couple of minor exceptions. ... More

With the season of giving in full swing, you might find yourself looking for something a bit different to gift this year to your loved ones; a gift that not only makes them feel special but also makes a difference. A charitable donation gift. It's ... More

Ronni Kahn is best known as the founder of the food rescue charity OzHarvest. Born in South Africa, she lived in Israel for many years and came to Australia in 1998, starting an events management business. Seeing large amounts of food go to waste, she ... More

This Christmas will perhaps be our most important one ever - the chance to regroup and express gratitude for everything we still have in our lives, after a year marred by bushfires and COVID-19. While it won't be business as usual, these tips will ... More

Pat Farmer was inspired to start running by 61-year-old farmer Cliff Young, who won the inaugural Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon. At 18, Farmer was the youngest competitor in the race. Not able to make money from running, he won endorsements from ... More

Births, deaths and marriages are the typical occasions when people think about making a will but they shouldn't be the only times. Legacy Law director Donal Griffin says while buying property is also a common trigger, people should create a will whenever ... More

Donations to charities have plunged drastically since the outbreak of coronavirus, but there are ways you can continue to give while money is tight. Charitable giving is expected to fall by more than 7% this year according to JB Were's philanthropy ... More

Demand for the Salvation Army's support and services is three times more than before the start of COVID-19. What's more, there is a tsunami of need coming, according to Brendan Nottle, who is a major with the Salvation Army in Melbourne. Nottle works ... More

We're currently living in unprecedented times and so it's perfectly understandable that our first thoughts are about the safety and wellbeing of our loved ones and ourselves. The current and imagined impacts of COVID-19 can be scary and overwhelming ... More