16 min

Coronavirus and the rise of "zombie charities‪"‬ 7am

    • Daily News

With two-thirds of volunteers staying at home due to Covid and donations drying up, there are serious concerns about the viability of Australia’s charity sector. Experts are worried about the impact the funding drought will have on the provision of key services. Today, Mike Seccombe on the challenges charities are facing, and what we might lose if they collapse.
 
Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe.

Background reading:
The end of charity: Sector at risk of collapse in The Saturday Paper

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With two-thirds of volunteers staying at home due to Covid and donations drying up, there are serious concerns about the viability of Australia’s charity sector. Experts are worried about the impact the funding drought will have on the provision of key services. Today, Mike Seccombe on the challenges charities are facing, and what we might lose if they collapse.
 
Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe.

Background reading:
The end of charity: Sector at risk of collapse in The Saturday Paper

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

16 min