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

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Shorten and Abbott Defend Catholics Against ACNC Probe

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Luke Michael, Monday, 16th July 2018 -  An investigation into the charity status of Melbourne’s peak body for Catholic schools is being slammed by both sides of politics, with Labor leader Bill Shorten and former prime minister Tony Abbott attacking the “disturbing” action taken by the charities regulator.

The Last Straw for Single Use Plastics in Australia

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Luke Michael, Monday, 16th July 2018 -  Eva Mackinley is the founder and CEO of The Last Straw, a campaign to reduce the use of the plastic straws in venues around Australia. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Community Groups Condemn Liberal Party ‘Gang Busting’ Flyer

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Luke Michael, Friday, 13th July 2018 -  Community groups are lining up to condemn a Victorian Liberal Party flyer promising to “stop gangs hunting in packs”, as hysteria around “African gangs” reaches a peak.

Helping Mobility-Impaired Fans to Major Venues Opens Doors

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 12th July 2018 -  A service helping mobility-impaired people attend AFL games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is opening the door for other sporting and cultural venues to provide similar accessibility support.

Study Suggests Cooperatives Could Hold Key to Fixing Housing Crisis

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 11th July 2018 -  A new worldwide study suggests cooperative housing could hold the key to alleviating Australia’s housing crisis.

St Vincent de Paul CEO Seeks Labor Preselection

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 11th July 2018 -  Charity leader and opponent of the mandatory detention and offshore processing of asylum seekers, Dr John Falzon is launching a bid for federal Labor preselection hoping to drive progressive change from within the party.

Community Called to Challenge ‘Racist Myths’ Targeting African-Australians

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 10th July 2018 -  Community organisations are being encouraged to challenge “racist myths” targeting African-Australians after an incendiary television report on “African gangs running riot”.

More Than One-Third of Australians Experiencing Food Insecurity

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Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -  More than one-third of Australians are experiencing some form of food insecurity, a number significantly higher than previously reported, new research shows.

Remote Indigenous Housing Under Threat

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Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -  The Turnbull government has been urged to renew its investment in remote Indigenous housing, with the completion of the National Partnership on Remote Housing leaving several states without Commonwealth funding.

New Research Looks to Improve Disability Employment Rate

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Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -  A new study led by a researcher with lived experience of disability will investigate the workplace experiences of people who develop a physical disability mid-career.

Changing Lives Through the Dignity of Work

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Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -  Julia Cambage is CEO of TRY Australia, a social purpose organisation operating since 1883. She is this week’s Changemaker.
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