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

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NFP Providers Chosen to Deliver Disability Services Under NDIS

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th August 2018 -  A group of not-for-profit providers have been selected to deliver disability accommodation and respite services currently operated by the Victorian government, as part of the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Government Set to Increase NDIA Staff Cap

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th August 2018 -  The federal government is increasing the National Disability Insurance Agency’s staff cap, as part of a suite of workforce changes designed to deliver a “better experience” for people with disability.

Disability Advocates Welcome New Social Services Ministers

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Luke Michael, Monday, 27th August 2018 -  Disability advocates have welcomed the appointments of Paul Fletcher and Sarah Henderson as social services ministers, after outgoing minister Dan Tehan was moved to education amid a cabinet reshuffle.

What Will a Morrison Government Mean for the Charity Sector?

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Luke Michael, Friday, 24th August 2018 -  Charities will have to hit the reset button on government relations under new Prime Minister Scott Morrison, sector advocates say, as the fallout from the Liberal Party’s leadership crisis leaves the charity sector facing its sixth minister in five years.

AICD Awards 140 Scholarships to NFP Leaders

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 23rd August 2018 -  More than 100 Australian directors and governance leaders have received scholarships aimed at improving the not-for-profit sector’s governance capacity.

Charity Sector Welcomes Release of ACNC Review

Luke Michael, Thursday, 23rd August 2018 -  The charity sector has welcomed the release of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission legislation review, which says the sector needs a single national scheme and fundraising reform to combat an “unacceptable level of unnecessary red tape”.

Social Sector Ramps Up Campaign to ‘Fix Fundraising’

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 21st August 2018 -  A social sector coalition is ramping up its campaign to “fix fundraising”, urging all levels of government to commit to a fundraising overhaul.

Unpaid Carers Facing Significant Economic Disadvantage

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 21st August 2018 -  Unpaid carers in Australia face a significant economic disadvantage, research reveals, prompting the launch of a campaign to bridge the gap between unpaid care and workforce participation.

Vinnies CEO Resigns to ‘Fight Inequality Within Parliament’

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 21st August 2018 -  Dr John Falzon has resigned as national CEO of St Vincent de Paul Society to seek federal Labor preselection, vowing to continue “the fight against inequality within parliament”.

Charity Helping Women Dress for Success Receives Helping Hand

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Luke Michael, Friday, 17th August 2018 -  A Brisbane charity providing smart and professional clothing to women for job interviews has won a $10,000 grant.

Cashless Welfare Card Should be Expanded, Senate Committee Says

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Luke Michael, Friday, 17th August 2018 -  The controversial cashless welfare card has had “a positive effect” on existing trial sites and should be expanded, a Senate committee believes, despite continued opposition from Labor and the Greens.  
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