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Lina Caneva has been a journalist for more than 35 years. She was the editor of Pro Bono Australia News from when it was founded in 2000 until 2018.

Articles:

Pressure to Fix Fundraising Legislation ‘Scandal’

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 24th February 2015 -  The failure of the Federal and State Governments to fix or abolish antiquated fundraising laws is a “stupid and disrespectful” move holding back the fundraising profession, according to leading academic Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes.

Latest NDIS Figures Show Growth

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Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 24th February 2015 -  The latest quarterly report for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) shows the scheme is on time, on budget, and has very high participant satisfaction.

Keeping the Charities Commission Opens Door to Real Reform

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 24th February 2015 -  After more than a year of campaigning by the Federal Government to ditch it, support for the charity regulator, the ACNC has barely wavered and now it’s time that Minister Morrison officially dropped its policy, writes Andrew Leigh, the Shadow Assistant Treasurer.

Reporting to ACNC – Did You Miss the Deadline?

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 24th February 2015 -  The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has announced that 7000 charities have failed to deliver their 2014 Annual Information Statements within the deadline.

Calls for Gonski-Style Review of Health System

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 19th February 2015 -  One of Australia’s largest healthcare organisations has called for an independent Gonski-style review of the country’s health system.

Funding Extension for Mental Illness Programs

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 17th February 2015 -  The Abbott Government is to extend funding for two programs that provide support for people with a mental illness and their carers.

Building Awareness Key to Donation Success – Report

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 17th February 2015 -  Two major Australian charities, St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) and The Smith Family have increased their “unprompted awareness” by more than 50 per cent in just four years, according to the latest McNair Ingenuity Research Awareness and Support of Leading Charities annual report.

Stop Being Shocked by Electricity Costs in 2015

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Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 17th February 2015 -  Thousands of community organisations are unnecessarily spending too much on power, not realising that big savings can be achieved by making just a few simple changes, according to ERM Business Energy.

Australia Failing to Close the Gap

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 12th February 2015 -  Australia is failing in its attempts to close the gap of disadvantage between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, according to a major new bipartisan report.

Why Charities Don’t Grow

Analysis

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 12th February 2015 -  The simplest decisions can be toxic to charities and stifle their growth prospects warns marketing and fundraising specialist Sean Triner, who explains how to avoid some common mistakes.

Deregistered AFL-Linked Charity Considering Appeal

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 12th February 2015 -  The Balls4Life Foundation, the AFL-linked charity that was deregistered by the national charity regulator this week, is seeking legal advice on an appeal against the decision.
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