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

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Multiculturalism Welcomed Despite Growing Immigration Concerns

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 4th December 2018 -  Research has shown that despite an increased concern over Australia’s immigration levels, the majority of Australians recognise the benefits of multiculturalism, and are happy with the nation’s migrant intake.   

Putting Disability and Leadership in the Same Sentence

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 3rd December 2018 -  When disability advocate and entrepreneur, Christina Ryan, realised workplace programs helping people with disability into leadership roles were non-existent, she got angry. And then she started the Disability Leadership Institute, an enterprise that coaches, trains and supports people with disability into decision making and leadership roles. She’s this week's Changemaker.   

Tech-for-good Companies Merge to Extend Impact

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 29th November 2018 -  Two major IT not-for-profit companies are merging to become a leading force in using technology to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and New Zealand.  

Impact 25 Awards: Who Do You Rate?

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 29th November 2018 -  Nominations are open for Pro Bono Australia‘s 2018 Impact 25 Awards, and you now have your chance to nominate your picks of this year’s most influential people in the social sector.

Peppercorn Leases and Other Leases With Significantly Below-market Terms and Conditions

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 29th November 2018 -  With not for profits struggling to come to grips with the concept of valuing peppercorn leases and other leases with significantly below-market terms and conditions, HLB Mann Judd explains what the issues are and what the Australian Accounting Standards Board has recently decided on this matter.

#GivingTuesday Yet to Fully Reach Australian Shores

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 27th November 2018 -  Giving Tuesday has turned into one of the largest global giving days of the year, but Australian charities say they aren't seeing the benefits just yet.  

Outback Alliance Launches in Hope of Better Representation

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 26th November 2018 -  An alliance of non-government and community groups have come together in a bid to make their voices heard in the Australian capital – fighting for better outcomes in outback Australia.

Victorian Community Sector Celebrates Andrews Government Re-election

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 26th November 2018 -  Victorian community and advocacy groups across the board have welcomed the state election result, but say they will fight to ensure the re-elected Andrews government delivers good outcomes for vulnerable Victorians.  

Possibilities of the Humanitarian Robot

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 26th November 2018 -  With technology playing a bigger part in our lives everyday, Lizzie O’Shea is combining her work with Digital Rights Watch, and as a humanitarian lawyer, to ensure the digital world is as ethical and and democratic as it can be. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Australian Aid Review Uncovers Abuse in Sector

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 22nd November 2018 -  An independent review into sexual misconduct in the aid sector has found 76 alleged incidents of sexual misconduct by aid workers over a three year period, with children found to be among the victims.

Domestic Violence Victims Offered Lifesaving Loans

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Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 21st November 2018 -  A charity-run interest free loan program, helping women fleeing family violence get back on their feet, has welcomed a $14.9 million boost from the federal government, which will see an additional 45,000 women gain access to the scheme.

Peak Indigenous Bodies Plead For Close the Gap Involvement

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Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 21st November 2018 -  Humanitarian and health not for profits have come out in support of 13 peak Indigenous bodies, who have repeated a desperate plea for more involvement in the government’s Close the Gap campaign refresh.
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