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MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD

Wendy Williams is a journalist specialising in the not-for-profit sector and broader social economy. She has been the editor of Pro Bono News since 2018.

Articles:

Racism in the media

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 12th November 2019 -  57 per cent of opinion pieces discussing race involve racist language or themes

Doco of the month: Backtrack Boys

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 10th October 2019 -  What impact can one man and his dog jumping team have on the lives of young people doing it tough in the bush? A profound one, Catherine Scott tells Wendy Williams, as part of a series profiling powerful documentaries in partnership with Documentary Australia Foundation.

How the circular economy can help tackle climate change

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 -  There needs to be a shift in the global approach to tackling climate change, according to a new report, which suggests the circular economy could be the missing piece in the puzzle.

Putting the task in taskforce

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 -  There’s an unashamed practical bias driving the expert panel behind the government’s Social Impact Investing Taskforce, says the panel chair.

‘Trust is the glue that enables collective action for mutual benefit’

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 24th September 2019 -  Trust in government and politicians is at an all time low, says the director of Democracy 2025, who warns a lack of trust could pose a threat to our democracy.

Striking for a better future

Changemaker

Wendy Williams, Monday, 16th September 2019 -  Around the world millions of students are preparing to put down their pens and walk out of class to demand action on climate change. Daisy Jeffrey is one of those students. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Looking at the world through coffee-tinted glasses

Wendy Williams, Saturday, 14th September 2019 -  Coffee lovers of the world rejoice – a company in Ukraine has created the world's first coffee sunglasses.

Eight things you need to know about the future of legacy giving

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 12th September 2019 -  There is huge potential for Australian legacy giving over the next 20 years, but also significant fundraising challenges ahead.

‘Hey Google, talk to RUOK Mate’

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 12th September 2019 -  Imagine sitting down with someone you’re worried about and asking them “are you ok?” Would you know what to do if they said “no”?

‘We have important things to say’: Indigenous child briefs UN and calls on the Australian government to stop locking up kids

Wendy Williams, Monday, 9th September 2019 -  A 12-year-old Arrernte/Garrwa boy from central Australia has travelled to Geneva to address the UN Human Rights Council and urge the Australian government to stop sending 10-year-olds to prison.

‘A dark day for WA’: New gambling laws prompt fears of a pathway to the pokies

Wendy Williams, Monday, 9th September 2019 -  Community organisations in WA have been left bitterly disappointed after the state’s virtual gaming machine ban was relaxed to allow punters to bet on virtual racing machines.
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