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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.

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Govt Puts Funds Towards Disability Wage Arrangements

Lina Caneva, Monday, 25th August 2014 -  The Federal Government has announced $173 million to help the supported employment sector work towards new wage arrangements for disability employees currently working in Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs).

500 New Jobs for Indigenous Australians

Lina Caneva, Monday, 25th August 2014 -  Jobs for an additional 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including a new apprenticeship program, by 2017 have been announced as part of banking giant Westpac’s 2015-17 Reconciliation Action Plan.

Why Abbott’s Two Million Jobs Promise Isn’t As Good As It Sounds

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 25th August 2014 -  Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s election promise of creating two million jobs over a decade is actually promising to do slightly worse than what has happened in the past, writes Fabrizio Carmignani, Professor at Griffith Business School at Griffith University, in this piece first published on The Conversation.

Working For a Healthier Indigenous Australia

Changemaker

Lina Caneva, Monday, 25th August 2014 -  Years of experience in the Indigenous health field will guide Romlie Mokak as he establishes himself in his new role leading the Lowitja Institute, Australia’s national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. Mokak is this week’s Changemaker.

Youtube Influencers and Charity

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  Gone are the days where an endorsement from a loved celebrity or high-rating talk show host ensured instant visibility and influence over a charity’s target demographic, writes digital marketing expert Richenda Vermeulen.

Aussies Unclear About Importance of Philanthropy in Medical Research

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  A new opinion poll has found 4 in 10 people who donate regularly to health and medical research are less likely to continue donating if the GP co-payment to fund the Medical Research Future Fund becomes a reality.

Tamil Asylum Seeker Claims Go to High Court

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  Asylum seeker lawyers have won the right to proceed to a Full Bench hearing of the High Court to challenge to the Federal Government's powers to detain and turn back asylum seekers at sea.

Pro Bono Australia is Finalist in Internet Awards

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  Pro Bono Australia has been named in the list of finalists who have contributed to the use and development of the Internet in Australia and New Zealand in the 2014 ANZIA Awards.

Policies Around Community Safety Needed

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  One hundred days out from a Victorian State election, Jesuit Social Services has called on both major political parties in Victoria to forgo what the Not for Profit organisation says are misguided and costly law and order policies.

Young Philanthropists Key for Future

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  Young philanthropists are the greatest natural resource and it‘s pivotal that Australia doesn’t leave them behind, the 2014 Youth in Philanthropy Graduation Ceremony in Melbourne has been told.

NFPs Reject Secret Co-Payment Talks

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  National peak community and health consumer groups claim they have been left out of what amounts to ‘secret talks’ on the Federal Government’s proposed Medicare co-payment.

Charity Merger Review

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st August 2014 -  A review of charity merger trends in the UK has found that health and social Not for Profits make up the majority of mergers, with mental health and disability organisations showing high levels of integration activity.
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