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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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Queensland Scientist Named 2017 Australian of the Year

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  Biomedical scientist Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been named 2017 Australian of the Year.

Wicking Trust Delivers $8M in Grants

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  The University of Tasmania, the National Ageing Research Institute and The GroundSwell Project are the beneficiaries of major grants from one of Australia’s largest funders, The Wicking Trust.

Study into the Effect of the NDIS on Carers

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  The wellbeing of carers caring for an individual participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) may not have improved compared to those not on the scheme, according to researchers who are embarking on stage three of a national investigation.

Working for the ‘Evolution’ of Australian Philanthropy

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 19th January 2017 -  The country’s peak body for donors, Philanthropy Australia, is embarking on a strategic plan which includes a bold new business model around membership and changes to its legal structure while still retaining its core policy and advocacy work. Lina Caneva spoke to CEO Sarah Davies about the changes for 2017 and beyond.

NFPs Warn Moving On the Homeless Does Not Make Them Disappear

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 18th January 2017 -  The CEOs of 36 Victorian homelessness, housing and social services organisations have released an open letter appealing for a shift in the conversation away from vilifying rough sleepers to a focus on the lack of affordable housing that underpins the crisis.

Call for Tax Breaks for Disability Support Workers

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 18th January 2017 -  South Australian Dignity Party MP Kelly Vincent has called for increased tax deductions for disability support workers to assist with the costs of travel, vaccinations and police clearances in a submission to the federal government’s May budget deliberations.

2017 Aussie Farmers Foundation Grants Round Opens

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 18th January 2017 -  Charities working to help rural and regional communities doing it tough can now apply for the Aussie Farmers Foundation 2017 Grassroots Grants.

Volunteering Tasmania Appoints New CEO

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 22nd December 2016 -  Tasmania’s peak body for volunteering has appointed a new CEO following the departure of Adrienne Picone who is taking the helm as the CEO for Volunteering Australia in Canberra in the new year.

Top Philanthropic Gifts of 2016

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 22nd December 2016 -  Australia’s biggest philanthropists have favoured universities in 2016, donating record-breaking amounts towards all aspects of tertiary education and university life.
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