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

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Redesigning the Role of Disability Support Practitioners

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 16th August 2018 -  It is hoped a collaborative project between leading disability providers will redesign the role of disability support practitioners, helping to increase choice and control for clients and improve the effectiveness and job satisfaction of workers.

New NDIS Quarterly Report Revives Call to Lift NDIA Staff Cap

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 16th August 2018 -  Almost 200,000 Australians are now accessing National Disability Insurance Scheme, new figures show, but continued challenges with the speed of roll-out and the resolution of appeals is reviving calls to remove the arbitrary cap on disability agency staff.

NFP Winners of 2018 Social Investment Grants Revealed

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 14th August 2018 -  Eight innovative not-for-profit projects across Australia have won a share of $300,000, after being announced as recipients of Community Sector Banking’s 2018 Social Investment Grants.

New Overseas Standards to Protect Australian Charities From Criminal Misuse

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 14th August 2018 -  Australian charities working overseas will face new conduct standards aimed at preventing organisations from “being misused by a criminal organisation”.

UK Government Launches Civil Society Strategy

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Luke Michael, Monday, 13th August 2018 -  The UK government has launched its first Civil Society Strategy in 15 years, promising to put communities and charities “at the heart of decision-making”.

Adelaide Launches Online Tool Tracking Rough Sleeping Numbers

Luke Michael, Monday, 13th August 2018 -  Imagine if the evening news bulletin reported the number of rough sleepers like it did the weather or stock market. This gap in public awareness has inspired a new online tool showing South Australians how many people are sleeping rough in Adelaide on any given night.

Sexual Misconduct Review Finds Strong Safeguards in Australian Aid Sector

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th August 2018 -  An interim report into the prevention of sexual misconduct in Australia’s aid sector says Australia has a number of safeguarding strengths compared to other countries, but highlights a number of risk factors for organisations to be wary of.

Coordinated Care at Risk Under Marketisation of the NDIS

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th August 2018 -  Coordinated care for people with disability is at risk under the marketisation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with providers fearful information sharing could reduce their competitive edge, new research reveals.

Disability Advocates Welcome Pledge to Remove NDIA Staff Cap

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 8th August 2018 -  Labor’s pledge to remove the arbitrary National Disability Insurance Agency staff cap has been welcomed by disability advocates, who say they do not want any more money spent on external contractors.

New Grant Offers $15,000 to Socially-Conscious Small Businesses

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 7th August 2018 -  Socially-conscious small businesses making a positive impact in their communities have the chance to win $15,000 with the expansion of a superannuation fund’s popular grants program.
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