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

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Report finds people with disability ‘aren’t getting a fair go’

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 4th September 2019 -  People with disability are four times more likely to experience high psychological distress than other Australians, according to new research.

‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Newstart recipients turned away from homelessness services

Luke Michael, Monday, 2nd September 2019 -  Homelessness services are being forced to turn away hundreds of people every day, as they struggle to deal with a surge in Newstart recipients seeking help.

Plant-based meat is finger lickin’ good

Luke Michael, Friday, 30th August 2019 -  Fast food giant KFC’s foray into plant-based “chicken” has proved to be a roaring success, with the new meat substitute selling out in a matter of hours.

UK charity sector’s audit standards don’t add up

Luke Michael, Thursday, 29th August 2019 -  Many UK charities are failing to provide an accurate and clear picture of their finances, with new research showing almost 50 per cent of organisations are not properly scrutinising their accounts. 

Coalition of disability groups demand action on NDIS funding for sex services

Luke Michael, Thursday, 29th August 2019 -  Disability advocates are calling on the Morrison government to develop a sexuality policy for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning that participants are being denied full autonomy over their own bodies.

Macquarie reveals winners of $50 million philanthropic prize

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 28th August 2019 -  A project looking to eliminate a debilitating skin disease affecting 200 million people globally is among the winners of a $50 million philanthropic award.

Soaring mortgage debt causing headaches for older Australians

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 28th August 2019 -  Older Australians are suffering mental health problems and psychological distress because of soaring mortgage debt, new research shows.  

Community groups urge Parliament to support Medevac laws

Luke Michael, Monday, 26th August 2019 -  Dismantling medical evacuation laws for asylum seekers and refugees may lead to more people dying needlessly on Manus Island and Nauru, a Senate inquiry has heard. 

Homelessness in NSW reaches ‘crisis point’

Luke Michael, Monday, 26th August 2019 -  Crisis accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in Sydney has almost hit capacity, new data shows, prompting calls for an urgent injection of social housing across the state.

UK parliament urged to prevent no-deal Brexit or risk hurting charities

Luke Michael, Friday, 23rd August 2019 -  A no-deal Brexit will "wreck communities" and cause UK charities to collapse, a sector peak body warns.
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