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

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Australia Council Grants Allows Diverse Range of Artists to Prosper

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 14th September 2017 -  A diverse range of Australian artists have received a boost to their careers, after the Australia Council for the Arts announced $6.1 million in grants for arts projects.

Moves to Stop Volunteering at Overseas Orphanages

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th September 2017 -  The push to stop Australians supporting and volunteering at overseas orphanages is gathering momentum, after a major volunteer travel company agreed to end its association with orphanages.

Majority of NFPs Are Not Believed to be Well-Run, According to New Survey

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th September 2017 -  A survey of the not-for-profit sector has found that less than one-third of respondents believed most NFPs are well-run, while only 14 per cent believed NFPs are adequately investing in internal capacity building.

Australians Urged to Give a Gift to Charities in Their Will

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Luke Michael, Friday, 8th September 2017 -  A coalition of almost 100 charities will be teaming up next week, to encourage more Australians to leave a gift in their will.

Students With a Disability Face Cuts in Five States and Territories Next Year

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Luke Michael, Friday, 8th September 2017 -  Students with a disability will receive reduced funding in five states and territories next year, according to data obtained by the Australian Education Union (AEU).

Culturally Diverse Women Locked Out of Leadership Roles, Research Says

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th September 2017 -  Culturally diverse women are not well utilised in the workplace and are locked out of leadership positions, according to new research from the University of Sydney.

Government Suspends Payments for 1300 Young Job Seekers Not in PaTH Program

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th September 2017 -  Young unemployed people have had their welfare benefits suspended, for failing to take part in the federal government’s controversial PaTH internship program.

NFPs Nominated For Australian Event Awards as Research Shows Events Drive Social Change

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th September 2017 -  A number of major charity events have been recognised as finalists for the prestigious 2017 Australian Event Awards, which comes as new research shows millennial Australians believe that events are the most effective way to leverage positive social change.

New Study Warns NFPs Need Strong Culture and Profits to Survive

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 5th September 2017 -  A study released on Tuesday by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) on not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, has warned that NFPs need to recognise the importance of a strong organisational culture and making a profit to ensure their long-term survival.

Environmental Charities Engaged in Bitter Stand-Off with Mining Lobby Over Advocacy

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Luke Michael, Monday, 4th September 2017 -  Environmental charities and the mining lobby are engaged in a bitter stand-off over political advocacy, with the mining sector’s attempt to curtail environmental advocacy undermined by a new report accusing foreign mining companies of lobbying against Australian interests.
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