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ATTRITION STUDY RESEARCH REPORT 2019
Fourteen mission agencies originally confirmed intent in participation; eleven agencies ended up providing data. As we built the study, we sought to gain not only data on attrition numbers, but also to garner reasoning behind the missionaries’ transition from the organization. When we interacted with the agencies, we discovered a wide range of systems for analyzing attrition. Some had very basic human resource practices for documenting separation, while others had more robust systems to seek information from the field, home office, and the worker on why the transition was taking place. We sought to provide a tool for data collection that would allow those without a system to create one and for those with a more mature data set to be able to transfer information easily.
CLICK HERE TO FIND AN ATTRITION STUDY REPORT
MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY FOR MISSIONS INTERLINK MEMBERS
Under a Ministerial Order, a missionary will qualify for Medicare benefits, provided that the missionary is an Australian citizen, was last absent from Australia for no longer than 5years, and has previously qualified for Medicare.
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Click here to find Subsection Ministerial Order Health reference no.797.pdf Click here to find MI Medicare Letter-proforma.
MISSIONARY TAX GUIDE
Australian tax and superannuation systems generally work on a self-assessment model. Under the self-assessment system, the onus of responsibility for determining tax liability falls upon the taxpayer and there is an expectation of a presumed level of knowledge of the taxation laws and how they are applied to determine taxable income. If errors are made penalties may apply.
We are pleased to announce that the Missionary Tax Guide (2023 edition), published by Business Lighthouse, is now available for purchase as an e-resource. A copy of the Guide’s Table of Contents can be found here.
Business Lighthouse
Not-for-profit advisory – Building a better world together
At Business Lighthouse our mission is to help support Not-For-Profit organisations and their mission workers in all financial matters. Helping keep NFP organisations and their staff on track financially. We offer a range of specialist services to the sector including individual income tax returns, bookkeeping, accounting, tax and NFP advisory services. Business Lighthouse offers a full range of individual tax services including missionary tax returns, rental properties advice and everything to do with the complexities of capital gains and Australian residency for individuals.
Business Lighthouse loves working with NFP's and community organisations and their workers. Talk to us today by phoning 03 5955 2042 or emailing support@businesslighthouse.com.au.
Contact Details
Website: www.businesslighthouse.com.au
Email: support@businesslighthouse.com.au
Phone: 03 5955 2042
Office: Waterman Business Centre, Level 3, Eastland Shopping Centre 175, Maroondah HwyRingwood, VIC 3134
Costs
Includes GST
Members & Associates*
1 copy: $39 for individual use only.
Up to 20 copies: $300 - distribution to up to 20 personnel.
20+ copies: $400 – distribution to 20+ personnel.
Note: An electronic copy of the Missionary Tax Guide will be sent to your nominated email within the week, after payment has been received.
ALDINGA BEACH RETREAT: A RESPITE MINISTRY
Escape to a peaceful sanctuary in South Australia, where pristine beaches and tranquillity abound. The Aldinga Beach Retreat was established in 2016 and has served hundreds of guests. It is exclusively open to Christian missionaries, ministers, and mission agencies, for purposes of rest, retreat, and rejuvenation.
As a ministry of Missions Interlink, stays are offered at a significantly reduced cost for missionaries, pastors, and Christian workers who are in need of retreat - only $50 per night. The retreat house volunteers, Ben and Robyn, have experience in debriefing and counselling. They can provide debriefing or counselling upon request, or help connect guests with other Christian counsellors, psychologists or spiritual directors in the local area.