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Luke Michael is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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States Urged to Support Child Sexual Abuse Redress Scheme

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Luke Michael, Monday, 30th October 2017 -  Social advocates have warned that the Commonwealth redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse will only provide compensation to a fraction of victims, unless the federal government can secure the support of states and territories.

New Program Launched to Support Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence

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Luke Michael, Monday, 30th October 2017 -  Women and children escaping domestic violence in New South Wales will be provided with medium term housing and support, thanks to a new initiative launched by an Australian not-for-profit community housing provider.

The Social Enterprise Using Innovation to Break Unemployment Cycles

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Luke Michael, Monday, 30th October 2017 -  Julie McKay is the founder and managing director of Enable Social Enterprises, an innovative not-for-profit organisation that seeks to break unemployment cycles in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Debate Finds Identity Politics Useful in Building Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

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Luke Michael, Friday, 27th October 2017 -  A focus on identity helps to build diversity and inclusion in the workplace, according to the results of a debate held by the Diversity Council Australia.

Lisa Cotton Stepping Down as CEO of The Funding Network

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 26th October 2017 -  Lisa Cotton is set to step down as CEO of The Funding Network, six years after establishing the organisation and pioneering a new live collective giving format in Australia.

Social Sector Looks Towards a Better Australia in 2030

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 25th October 2017 -  The right to a basic income, empowering Indigenous communities and engaging young people, have been raised as key priorities for the social sector as it heads towards 2030.

Economist Warns Housing Affordability Issues Causing Wealth Inequality

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 25th October 2017 -  A leading economist has warned that declining home-ownership rates among younger people is a major contributor to rising inter-generational wealth inequality in Australia.

Social Sector Called On to Reframe Itself as a “Civil Rights Movement”

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 25th October 2017 -  The founder and CEO of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), Kon Karapanagiotidis, says the social sector is being “forced into competition”, and needs to reframe itself as a “civil rights movement” that demands systemic change.

Young Australians From Disadvantaged Areas are Voiceless Says New Report

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th October 2017 -  Young people from low socio-economic areas are often excluded from having a say in the issues affecting them and have a lack of trust in the community, according to a new report from Mission Australia.

The Seaside Scavenges Helping To Clean Australia’s Beaches

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Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd October 2017 -  Anna Jane Linke is the founder and CEO of Seaside Scavenge, a charity which organises waterway cleanups and clothes swap events. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Australians Struggling to Achieve Work-Life Balance Says AIHW Report

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Luke Michael, Friday, 20th October 2017 -  Australians are struggling to achieve a work-life balance, ranking in the bottom third of OECD countries for working longer hours, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Mentoring Initiative Looks to Help Emerging Female Leaders in the Workplace

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Luke Michael, Friday, 20th October 2017 -  A mentoring initiative for emerging female leaders in Australia is set to launch in Melbourne, aiming to help young women tackle professional challenges in the workplace.
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