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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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World Leaders and NGOs Commit to Tackle Disability Discrimination

Around the World

Luke Michael, Friday, 27th July 2018 -  World leaders and NGOs have made 170 “ambitious commitments” to address stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities at a Global Disability Summit in London.

Concerns NDIS Fraud Squad will ‘Criminalise People with Disability’

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Luke Michael, Friday, 27th July 2018 -  Concerns exist the National Disability Insurance Scheme fraud squad will “criminalise people with disability”, with advocates questioning its focus and value amid a service-delivery backlog.

Culture is Inclusion for Indigenous People with Disability

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 26th July 2018 -  Participation in cultural and community events can combat the adverse effects of discrimination and exclusion for Indigenous people with disability, a landmark report says.

Charities Urged to Voice Concerns About Fundraising Red Tape

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 25th July 2018 -  Charities need to take a stand in making submissions to a Senate fundraising inquiry, uniting behind solutions to offload red-tape burdens, social sector voices say.

Special Fraud Squad to Protect NDIS from Rorts and Organised Crime

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th July 2018 -  A special fraud task force has been formed to protect the multi-billion dollar National Disability Insurance Scheme from rorts and the grasp of organised crime.

RSL National President Resigns Amid ACNC Investigation

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Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd July 2018 -  RSL National president Robert Dick has quit during a watchdog investigation into “critical governance issues” affecting the scandal-plagued charity.

Australia Lags Behind UK in Disability Access, Expert Says

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Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd July 2018 -  Australia can do better for people with disability as poor access to housing, education and transport prevents them from flourishing, says a visiting UK disability expert.

Rewriting Social Care Rules in the NDIS Age

Changemaker

Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd July 2018 -  Danielle Ballantine is the CEO of Your Side, a not-for-profit disability and aged care provider based in Sydney. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Disability Groups Slam Changes to DES Program

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 19th July 2018 -  It is feared the Commonwealth’s new $800 million disability employment program, being described as a “deep disappointment”, will only make it harder for people with disability to find work, national disability groups say.

Cashless Welfare Card Effectiveness Questioned by New Report

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 18th July 2018 -  The government’s approach to monitoring and evaluating its controversial cashless welfare card trial is inadequate, an auditor-general report says, leaving its effectiveness unknown and renewing calls for it to be scrapped.

People with Disability at Greater Risk of Violence During NDIS Transition

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 17th July 2018 -  People with disability will be at greater risk of violence during the National Disability Insurance Scheme transition until certain ambiguities are resolved, an Australian Human Rights Commission report says.

Child Protection Changes to Impact Charities and NFPs

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 17th July 2018 -  Changes to child protection legislation in wake of the child sexual abuse royal commission will impact the way charities and not for profits deal with children and prompt a review of practices, a leading out-of-home care provider believes.
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