Almost three-quarters of Australian businesses are family owned, but despite their private nature, many are seeking professional advice on improving their operations.
The deepening relationship between WorleyParsons and the Royal Flying Doctor Service is a prime example of how partnerships between the corporate and not-for-profit sectors are shifting away from being purely financial.
One year into Malcolm McCusker's three-year term as governor of Western Australia, he and his wife, Tonya, continue to drive the state's philanthropic agenda.
GRAIN cooperative CBH Group has found a novel way to link safety and philanthropy, donating $140,000 to six charities from the sale of grain forfeited by grower members.
THE crucial role played by the Royal Flying Doctor Service across regional Western Australia has been boosted in recent years by an increased commitment from the corporate sector.
The state government has lived up to an election promise to boost funding for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, announcing today that it would provide an extra $29.9 million from its Royalties for Regions scheme.
The state Liberal Party will commit $648 million towards Western Australia's health system if elected and said it will retain the Princess Margaret Hospital as a government run entity.
Rio Tinto will contribute $5 million towards the establishment of Australia's first emergency jet service for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, where jets will be able to fly from Kununurra to Perth in three hours.
