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Luke Michael

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

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Medevac Bill Victory a ‘Tipping Point’ For Refugee Policy in Australia

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th February 2019 -  Refugee advocates believe the success of the medical evacuation bill will be a tipping point for asylum seeker policy in Australia, after the opposition and crossbenchers handed the government a historic parliamentary defeat.

Report Card Uncovers Failures in Aboriginal Child Protection

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th February 2019 -  The New South Wales government is failing to appropriately support Aboriginal children and families, according to a report card released to mark the 11th anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations.

Instagram Wants to Make it Easier to Donate to Charities

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th February 2019 -  Australians will soon be able to donate to charities through Instagram with the social media giant revealing it is working on a new fundraising tool to support the sector.

Australian Trust in Charities on the Rise

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Luke Michael, Monday, 11th February 2019 -  Australians are becoming more trustful of charities and expect NGOs to work with other sectors to drive social change, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer.

ParentsNext Under Fire for Punitive Approach to Single Mothers

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Luke Michael, Monday, 11th February 2019 -  A government pre-employment program that forces single mothers on welfare to attend appointments and complete activities or risk having their payments cut is inconsistent with Australia’s human rights obligations, community groups say.

Culturally Diverse People With Disability Struggling to Engage With NDIS

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Luke Michael, Friday, 8th February 2019 -  People with disability from non-English speaking backgrounds are accessing disability services up to two-thirds less than Australian-born people despite having similar rates of disability, according to a new report.

Government Backdown Signals Major Advocacy Win for Canadian Charities

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th February 2019 -  The Canadian government has dropped its appeal of a court ruling that scrapped the limit on the political activities of a charity.

CDP Fines Causing Stress and Anxiety for Indigenous Job Seekers

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th February 2019 -  Financial penalties given to participants of the government’s controversial remote work-for-the-dole scheme are causing increased stress, anxiety and mental health problems for job seekers, a government-commissioned review of the program has found.

Telstra Business Awards Nominations Open for 2019

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th February 2019 -  Not for profits are being encouraged to nominate themselves for the 2019 Telstra Business Awards.

Community Groups Slam Government’s Medical Review Panel Proposal

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th February 2019 -  Refugee advocates have slammed a government proposal for an independent medical review panel to oversee transfers of asylum seekers, concerned it would still give bureaucrats the ultimate say over medical decisions for critically sick people.

Banking Royal Commission Prompts Calls for Greater Financial Counselling Support

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th February 2019 -  Charities are calling for increased funding for financial counselling services to prevent vulnerable people being preyed upon by “unethical bankers”, in wake of damning findings from the banking royal commission.
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