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

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Aussies back a national Suicide Prevention Act

Luke Michael, Monday, 6th September 2021 -  “We’ve seen how quickly COVID-19 cases can get out of hand and we need to have the same national policy focus and vigilance to stop suicide rates doing the same”

‘Good people can do bad things unconsciously’: NFPs urged to reflect on racism and implicit bias

Luke Michael, Thursday, 2nd September 2021 -  “It's hard work, but it's important work, especially if we really want to create change for different communities and create projects and services that are sustainable” 

Responsible investing in Australia reaches new heights

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st September 2021 -  The responsible investing market is growing rapidly, but experts say responsible investment managers need to make sure they’re transparent and backing up their claims

Advocates say forced labour ban needed in the fight against modern slavery

Luke Michael, Monday, 30th August 2021 -  “We should all be able to have confidence that the goods we purchase are not made at the expense of other peoples’ freedom”

Airbnb vows to temporarily house Afghan refugees

Luke Michael, Thursday, 26th August 2021 -  “For [these] refugees, my hope is that the Airbnb community will provide them with not only a safe place to rest and start over, but also a warm welcome home”

People with intellectual disability can thrive in open employment, but first they must be given a chance

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th August 2021 -  The open employment rate for people with intellectual disability is low in Australia, despite advocates pushing to get more of this cohort into mainstream work. We take a look at why this is and how we can turn things around.

Specific vaccination targets needed to protect the vulnerable

Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd August 2021 -  Community leaders say simply relying on a national target to reopen the country will put vulnerable groups at risk   

Cryptocurrency enters the art world giving space

Luke Michael, Thursday, 19th August 2021 -  “We are seeing the art world embrace the crypto world… It was only a matter of time before art philanthropy followed suit”  

Disability advocates demand action amid slow vaccine rollout

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 17th August 2021 -  “We need less lip service and more action from the government to roll out the vaccine to those who need it most”  

WA business leaders and chefs unite to tackle food insecurity

Luke Michael, Saturday, 14th August 2021 -  Foodbank WA is turning to the corporate sector for support amid rising service demand

Advocates hope homelessness report marks new era of Commonwealth engagement

Luke Michael, Monday, 9th August 2021 -  Homelessness sector leaders say the federal government must urgently call a meeting of state and territory ministers to consider findings from the report 

Eco-friendly blankets to help people sleeping rough stay warm this winter

Luke Michael, Thursday, 5th August 2021 -  The waterproof blankets are each made from 54 recycled bottles    
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