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

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NDIA ‘Concerned’ About Record Level of Complaints

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 29th May 2018 -  The National Disability Insurance Agency has admitted it is “concerned” about the record level of complaints it is receiving, after new figures revealed the agency received more than 4,000 complaints in the past three months.

Organisations to Provide Shared Services to Charities in Singapore

Around the World

Luke Michael, Monday, 28th May 2018 -  A group of four organisations has pledged to provide shared services for charities in Singapore, hoping to help smaller not for profits overcome compliance and governance difficulties.

New Partnership to Support Mental Health in Rural Australian Communities

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Luke Michael, Monday, 28th May 2018 -  A new partnership between two prominent foundations will look to support mental health in rural, regional and remote Australian communities.

Google Offers $5.5 million in Grants for Australian NFPs and Social Enterprises

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Luke Michael, Monday, 28th May 2018 -  Google is offering grants of up to $1 million for Australian not for profits and social enterprises undertaking projects that use technology to make an impact.

NSW Commits to Full-Scheme NDIS, but Advocacy Concerns Remain

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Luke Michael, Monday, 28th May 2018 -  New South Wales has become the first state to officially sign up to the full roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but concerns have been raised the deal may see disability advocacy funding “thrown out with the bathwater”.

The Power of Cooperatives in the Social Care Sector

Changemaker

Luke Michael, Monday, 28th May 2018 -  Robyn Kaczmarek is the founder and managing director of The Co-operative Life, Australia’s first worker-owned cooperative in social care services. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Justice Connect Set to Develop National Guide for Volunteering

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Luke Michael, Friday, 25th May 2018 -  Charity legal service Justice Connect will use a $250,000 government grant to produce a National Guide for Volunteering, containing legal resources to assist not for profits with volunteer management.

Foreign Aid Sector Welcomes Sexual Misconduct Review

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 24th May 2018 -  Foreign aid organisations have welcomed the launch of an independent review into the prevention of sexual misconduct in Australia’s international aid and development sector.

Newstart Recipients Living on $17 a Day After Accommodation Costs

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 23rd May 2018 -  The Salvation Army has urged the federal government to raise the level of Newstart, after new research revealed the average recipient was living on just $17 a day after accommodation expenses.

Guide Dogs Named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity Brand

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 23rd May 2018 -  Guide Dogs Australia has been as named Australia’s Most Trusted Charity Brand for the sixth year in a row.

Renewed Push To Extend State Care in Victoria

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 22nd May 2018 -  There has been a renewed push in Victoria to extend the age of care for foster children from 18 to 21 years, as a new survey indicated three quarters of Victorians supported the reform.

Questions Raised Over Record Government Charity Grant

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 22nd May 2018 -  Questions have been raised about why a small environmental charity with close corporate links has received a $444 million grant from the federal government with no tender process.
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