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

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Public Perception of Homelessness Doesn’t Reflect Reality

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Luke Michael, Monday, 21st May 2018 -  The public’s perception of homelessness does not reflect the diverse reality of homelessness in Australia, according to a new report.

NDIS Eligibility for People With Autism Under Review

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Luke Michael, Monday, 21st May 2018 -  It has been confirmed that eligibility rules for people with autism under the National Disability Insurance Scheme are under review, after a document outlining changes to direct eligibility for autism cases was accidentally published online.

New Leadership in Suicide Prevention

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Luke Michael, Monday, 21st May 2018 -  Nieves Murray is the new CEO of Suicide Prevention Australia, and boasts extensive leadership experience across multiple sectors. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Religious Freedom Review Reignites Discrimination Exemptions Debate

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Luke Michael, Friday, 18th May 2018 -  The Religious Freedom Review’s completion has prompted calls to remove religious exemptions from discrimination laws, but the Salvation Army has warned exemptions are necessary to allow religious bodies to appoint staff “that subscribe to the beliefs of the organisation".

RSL Charities Face Reform and Compliance Action

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 17th May 2018 -  The New South Wales government has announced it will take action to reform RSL NSW, as the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission takes compliance action against RSL NSW and RSL LifeCare.

New LGBTQI Community Grants Program Launches

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 17th May 2018 -  A new national LGBTQI community grants program has launched, looking to address a lack of philanthropic and grants funding to LGBTQI specific projects in Australia.

NDIA Plan Review Process Slammed by Ombudsman

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 16th May 2018 -  People with disability are waiting up to nine months to have their National Disability Insurance Scheme plans successfully reviewed, a new report from the Commonwealth ombudsman has revealed.

Westpac Foundation to Award $2 Million in Grants for NFPs

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 16th May 2018 -  The Westpac Foundation will award 200 grants totalling $2 million to not-for-profit organisations across Australia, as part of its annual Community Grants program.

Government Policy Failure to Blame for Rising Homelessness

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 15th May 2018 -  The Australian government’s failure to invest in social and affordable housing and policy failures around welfare are the key drivers behind rising homelessness in Australia, according to new independent analysis.

Sector Calls for Social Services Stability After Prentice Dumped

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Luke Michael, Monday, 14th May 2018 -  Social sector leaders have called for greater stability in the social services portfolio, after Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services Jane Prentice lost preselection in her Queensland seat ahead of the next federal election.

Fears NDIA Will Force People into Shared Accommodation Settings

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Luke Michael, Monday, 14th May 2018 -  Disability groups have expressed concerns that the National Disability Insurance Agency will force most people seeking Specialist Disability Accommodation into a group home situation, regardless of personal preference.
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