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Maggie Coggan

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

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Finding a Practical Solution to Climate Change

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 14th January 2019 -  Anna Skarbek is the CEO of ClimateWorks, a not for profit helping business, governments and investors reduce their carbon emissions, and take advantage of the technology ready to stop climate change. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

Labor Shake-Up to Jobactive Celebrated by Sector

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Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 9th January 2019 -  The community sector has welcomed Labor’s proposed changes to unemployment services, saying an update to a broken system is long overdue, but the Coalition government has argued the proposal will make Australians reliant on welfare.

Benefits of One-on-One Care For Charities Uncovered

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 8th January 2019 -  Increasing the one-on-one time between charity volunteers and those in need by just over an hour can reduce the number of times people come back for help by up to 25 per cent, new research shows.

Top Philanthropic Gifts of 2018

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 20th December 2018 -  This year saw more record breaking philanthropic donations than ever, across education, the arts and civil society. There were also louder calls from environmentalists, urging the sector to use its money and power to fight climate change. These are 2018’s biggest gifts, wrapped up.

Government Backflips on DSP Suspension Cut For Prisoners

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 20th December 2018 -  A campaign to reverse the federal government’s reduction to the suspension time of the Disability Support Pension for people in prison has been successful, keeping it at two years rather than 13 weeks.

Crowdfunding – a Solution or a Problem?

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 20th December 2018 -  Crowdfunding can be a great way for charities to raise funds for a worthy cause but a badly communicated and delivered campaign can be problematic, writes HLB Mann Judd.

Charities Join Forces to Feed Struggling South Australians For Christmas

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Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 19th December 2018 -  With Christmas around the corner, Foodbank South Australia and Baptist Care South Australia have joined forces to open Adelaide’s first discounted food store, easing the stress of the holiday season.

Sector Celebrates Shorten’s Historic Affordable Housing Commitment

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 18th December 2018 -  The community sector is celebrating Labor’s election commitment of 250,000 affordable rental properties over ten years, labelling it a game changer for vulnerable Australians facing rental stress.

Federal Government to Overhaul of ‘Punitive’ and ‘Outdated’ Jobseeker Program

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 17th December 2018 -  An independent panel has found the federal government’s jobseeker program, Jobactive, to be punitive and digitally outdated, sparking a government commitment to overhaul the program.   

Embracing the Power of People

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 17th December 2018 -  Shen Narayanasamy is a lawyer and human rights campaign director at GetUp!, fighting fiercely in board rooms, Parliament and the streets, for a better, and fairer future. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Simulation of Welfare System Reveals Raising Newstart Would Reduce Poverty Gap

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 13th December 2018 -  Raising Newstart by around $300 per fortnight and the Age Pension by $11, while other welfare payments are cut, would reduce the poverty gap by 11 per cent, according to new analysis.

What Impact Will Your Gift Have This Christmas?

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 13th December 2018 -  Australians are expected to spend over $50 billion in the lead up to Christmas, and while gifts are a great way to show appreciation for your loved ones, the charity and B-Corp sectors are encouraging shoppers to think creatively in their gift giving this year.
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