Not For Profits match the private sector

Dec 16 2007 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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The not for profit sector equals the private sectors aggressive expansion. BlueCare QLD kicked off 13 village developments worth $500 million and the Salvation Army (Eastern Command) kicked off approximately 8 villages worth $300 million, to name a few.

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