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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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UK Reveals Analysis on Charity Fraud

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 3rd November 2016 -  More than a third of charity fraud cases in the UK came from inside the organisations – perpetrated by trustees, staff or volunteers, according to the first published report of serious fraud by the UK Charity Commission.

Effective Grant-Seeking Handbook

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 -  Donor peak body Philanthropy Australia has produced a new guide around effective giving in Australia – updating the latest in philanthropic practice.

Govt Releases Reform Proposals for Disability Employment Services

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 -  The federal government has released reform proposals for Australia’s disability employment services (DES) which are set to begin in 2018, calling for public feedback from people with disability, employment service providers and employers of people with disability.

HeartKids Consolidates into National Organisation

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 2nd November 2016 -  Six individual, state-based not-for-profit organisations under the HeartKids banner have merged into one national organisation after more than 35 years supporting children with congenital heart disease.

Seed Funding to Kick Start Young Entrepreneurs

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  Eight young social changemakers will share in more than $70,000 in seed funding after winning pitches as part of the Young Social Pioneers incubator program.

Merger of WA Community Peak Bodies

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  Two community peak bodies in Western Australia have merged in what is seen as a first for the state.

Funds for Mental Health Providers To Transition to NDIS

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  The federal government is providing a $3 million assistance package to support mental health providers transition to the NDIS.

Low-Skilled Workers Being Excluded from Workforce

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  Low-skilled workers are increasingly being excluded from the workforce, according to a major not-for-profit report which shows there is only one job advertised for every two low-skilled job seekers.

Finalists Announced for 2016 Workplace Giving Awards

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  The finalists for the 2016 Workplace Giving Excellence Awards have been announced with four charities in the running for the most innovative employer partnership award.

Aged Care Workforce Inquiry Looks at Training and Staffing

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  Training inconsistencies, accreditation needs and future staffing levels in the aged care workforce have been highlighted in public hearings being held by a parliamentary inquiry on the future of Australia's aged care sector workforce.

Taskforce to Take Action To Protect Migrant Workers

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  A newly established Migrant Workers’ Taskforce, set up by the federal government, has agreed to a program of action to deal with the exploitation of migrant workers in Australia’s workplaces.
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