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

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Leading the Social Movement to End Violence Against Women

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Luke Michael, Monday, 2nd July 2018 -  Tracy McLeod Howe is the incoming CEO of White Ribbon Australia, a not for profit leading a social movement of men and boys working to end violence against women. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Utilising Giving to Empower Young Philanthropists

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Luke Michael, Monday, 25th June 2018 -  Sean Gordon is the founder and CEO of SchoolAid, a charity helping to empower young philanthropists. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Suspicions Raised Over Autism Advocacy Group Agenda

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 21st June 2018 -  The federal government has announced the establishment of an Autism Advisory Group, but suspicions have been raised that the group’s agenda is about excluding people with autism from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Local Councils Across Australia Support Raise to Newstart

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 20th June 2018 -  The campaign to raise Newstart has gained further momentum, after delegates from local councils across Australia passed a motion urging the federal government to raise the income support payment.

Restricting Criminal Access to Redress Scheme a Denial of Human Rights

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 20th June 2018 -  The Senate has passed legislation to establish a National Redress Scheme from 1 July, but the community and legal sectors have warned that the possible exclusion of people with criminal convictions is a denial of human rights.

Charity Sector Speaks Out Against FITS Bill

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -  The charity sector has voiced its concerns about the government’s Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS) Bill at a Parliamentary Joint Committee hearing, warning of the legislation’s “unnecessary and harmful impacts” on Australian charities.

Australians Committed to Helping Those in Need

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 19th June 2018 -  An overwhelming majority of Australians are committed to doing more to help people in need with young people and women driving the charge, according to new research from Australian Red Cross.

Rural and Remote Mental Health Services in Need of Overhaul

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Luke Michael, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  Mental health services in rural and remote areas needs a complete overhaul according to the National Rural Health Alliance, which has found there are only two psychiatrists for every 100,000 people in remote Australia. 

Community Sector Protests Cuts to Asylum Seeker Support Payments

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Luke Michael, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  Community sector leaders have gathered in Canberra to protest cuts to asylum seeker support payments, as a new report reveals that government policy is driving people seeking asylum into destitution.

Empowering Refugee and Migrant Children in Australia

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Luke Michael, Monday, 18th June 2018 -  Alice Wojcik is the CEO and founder of the Refugee Migrant Children Centre (RMCC), a charity helping to empower refugee and migrant children to create their own opportunities. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Charity Sector Draws ‘Line in the Sand’ with Foreign Interference Legislation

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Luke Michael, Friday, 15th June 2018 -  The Australian charity sector has “drawn a line in the sand” and demanded that any foreign interference legislation meets a number of principles to protect issues-based advocacy.

Victorian Opposition Commits to Trial Extending State Care

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 14th June 2018 -  The Victorian opposition leader has promised to trial the extension of state care from 18 to 21 if successful at the upcoming state election, putting pressure on the state government to reform Victoria’s care system.
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