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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:

Wesley Study Reveals Family Carers Carry Long-Term Cost

Lina Caneva, Monday, 14th May 2012 -  Almost 90 per cent of Australians who have cared for a spouse or relative with mental health issues reported a harmful impact on their own physical and mental health, according to a report by Wesley Mission.

Women’s Company Director Training Scholarships Announced

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th May 2012 -  The 34 successful recipients of the Victorian Women’s Not for Profit Governance Scholarship program have been announced by Women’s Affairs Minister Mary Wooldridge.

NSW Tightens Controls on Boarding Houses

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th May 2012 -  The NSW Government has announced stronger controls and penalty regimes under reforms to boarding house operations that are often home to some of the most vulnerable residents.

Reform Process Can Deliver NFP ‘Nirvana’ – CPA Conference

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th May 2012 -  Charity Reform expert Linda Lavarch has predicted that there can be a ‘Nirvana’ for the Not for Profit sector under the current reform process.

Child Poverty in Sydney – Anglicare Report

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th May 2012 -  Children from single parent families relying on Government payments like Newstart Allowance face significant risk of social and economic exclusion, according to ANGLICARE Sydney’s annual State of Sydney Report.

Newman’s Own Foundation Offering $1m to Aussie Charities

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th May 2012 -  The Newman’s Own Foundation, the philanthropic legacy of US actor Paul Newman, has extended its deadline for applications for $1 million (USD) in donations to Australian charities to give Not for Profits more time to apply.

Young Entrepreneur Calls For Help to Attend G20 Youth Summit

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th May 2012 -  A young Australian entrepreneur has urged the Federal Government and corporations to urgently get behind plans to send a full delegation to the G20 Youth Entrepreneur Summit in Mexico next month.

Trust Funds for Charitable Purposes – High Court Rules

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 10th May 2012 -  A recent High Court decision delivers a salutary lesson on the use of trust funds for charitable purposes says Not for Profit specialist law firm, Makinson & d'Apice.

Prominent Australians Join Campaign To Increase Foreign Aid

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 -  Over 150 prominent Australians including Hugh Jackman, Geoffrey Rush, Jimmy Barnes and the Wiggles have joined forces to ask Prime Minister Gillard to keep the bipartisan promise to increase foreign aid.

Tax Deductible Donations by Wealthy Australians “Plummeting”

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 -  Philanthropic giving by Australia’s wealthiest has plummeted, with those earning over $1 million a year now becoming significantly less generous, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Tax Office.

Disabled and Carers Join Expert Groups to Design NDIS

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 -  Three expert working groups, including disabled people and carers, have been chosen to help design the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Enabling Resilience in a Crisis – Pacific Forum

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd May 2012 -  An upcoming international Forum in the Solomons is set to strengthening psychosocial support for humanitarian aid and development staff in the context of disasters or crises in the Pacific region.
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