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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
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Luke Michael is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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High School Grads Need Commitment and Adaptability to Succeed at Work

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Luke Michael, Friday, 15th December 2017 -  Australian high school students about to graduate have been encouraged to develop financial management skills, show commitment and demonstrate adaptability, in order to succeed in their transition to the workforce.

Half of Young Australian Women Feel Their Gender Will Limit Their Career

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 14th December 2017 -  Almost half of Australian teenage girls believe their gender could stand in the way of their career, according to new research.

Australians Urged To Recycle Their Mobiles To Feed People In Need

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th December 2017 -  A pair of leading not for profits have teamed up to encourage Australians to recycle their old mobiles to provide a meal for people in need this summer.

Australian Charities Urged to Enable Mobile Donations This Christmas

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th December 2017 -  Charities need to modernise their donation strategies and utilise mobile and tap-and-go payments, or they risk missing out on donations from digitally-savvy consumers this Christmas, according to new research.

Petition Calls for Gary Johns to Resign as ACNC Head

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Luke Michael, Monday, 11th December 2017 -  Just days after Dr Gary Johns was appointed the new commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), a petition has been launched calling for his resignation.

The Power of Art to Bring About Social Justice

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Luke Michael, Monday, 11th December 2017 -  Scott Rankin is the co-founder, CEO and creative director of Big hART, a charity which uses the arts to bring about social justice. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Compass Group Named National Disability Employer of the Year

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Luke Michael, Friday, 8th December 2017 -  A leading Australian food services company has won the Employer of the Year Award at the 2017 National Disability Awards.

Australians Encouraged To Have Their Say on Future of Supported Employment

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Luke Michael, Friday, 8th December 2017 -  People with disability and those involved in the disability and employment sectors have been encouraged to have their say on the future of supported employment, with the release of a government discussion paper.

Australians Urged To Volunteer in the Disability Sector

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Luke Michael, Friday, 8th December 2017 -  To help meet the surging demand for disability workers under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a new campaign has been launched to get more Australians volunteering in the disability sector.

Mental Health Number One Concern For Young Australians

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th December 2017 -  For the first time, mental health is the number one issue of national concern for young Australians, according to major research from Mission Australia.

Charities Express Shock At ‘Bizarre’ Appointment of Gary Johns to Head ACNC

Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th December 2017 -  The social sector is reeling at the “bizarre” appointment of Dr Gary Johns – considered a staunch critic of charities –  as the new commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

Faith-Based Peak Bodies Signal Commitment to Social Justice

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th December 2017 -  Faith-based peak bodies have spoken of the challenges representing the diversity of their constituents and their commitment to advocating on social issues, during a conference bringing together Victoria’s broad religious community.
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