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Maggie Coggan is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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Bringing the voices that matter to the front

Changemaker

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 14th September 2020 -  Charlotte Sangster is the CEO of Muscular Dystrophy NSW, an organisation that supports and connects people with muscular dystrophy and their families. She’s this week’s Changemaker. 

How to re-enter the workforce when you’re not so young anymore

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 11th September 2020 -  Ageism in the workforce can start at as young as 45. We take a look at how to navigate the job market as a not-so-young person 

JobSeeker recipients fear push back under poverty line

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 11th September 2020 -  “I was starting to feel hopeful about retraining and finding work but now I’m just stressed thinking I won’t be able to climb out of poverty,” one survey respondent says.  

Coronavirus leaves more people vulnerable to loan sharks and high-risk sources of credit

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 9th September 2020 -  In response, Good Shepherd Microfinance has launched a new no interest loans scheme to help people during the coronavirus crisis 

Don’t know how to take your social business to the next level? This might help.

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 9th September 2020 -  A free guide shares tips and tricks to help Queensland social entrepreneurs grow and secure impact investing funds

Soaring to new (clean energy) heights

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 9th September 2020 -  It’s hoped the world’s first solar powered skydive will send a strong message about the potential of renewable energy

Responsible investing matures in new decade

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 8th September 2020 -  Companies or assets that ignore issues such as climate change, health and safety, labour rights, corruption, and lack of diversity are unlikely to thrive, says sector leader

Give away your leftovers and make a friend

Spotlight

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 2nd September 2020 -  Spare Harvest is doing more than helping the environment, it’s building a connected and strong community of like-minded people across the country, writes Maggie Coggan in this month’s Spotlight on social enterprise. 

The fight that won’t quit

Changemaker

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 31st August 2020 -  As the director of Quit Victoria Dr Sarah White is on a mission to not only lower the rate of smoking but change the way it’s viewed as a health issue. She’s this week’s Changemaker. 

The art of a gender neutral job ad

Maggie Coggan, Sunday, 30th August 2020 -  We take a look at how to write a job ad that everyone will want to reply to

The march of the (virtual) penguins

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 26th August 2020 -  The organisers behind Live Penguin TV hope the live stream will raise global awareness and funds for conservation projects

Equal pay for community sector staff hangs in the balance

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 26th August 2020 -  The community services sector could lose upwards of $500 million if funding is not renewed
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