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.
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 4th July 2018 -
Cooperatives have had a long and remarkable history, according to the authors behind a new book exploring the history of the cooperative sector.
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 4th July 2018 -
Businesses in the so-called “ninja economy” are being encouraged to tell their stories and shine a light on the cooperative business model ahead of the International Day of Cooperatives.
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 3rd July 2018 -
“Size does matter” when addressing complex social issues according to new UK research, which found small and local charities offered a range of economic and social benefits, prompting a call to arms to support small charities.
Wendy Williams, Monday, 2nd July 2018 -
Charities have secured an exemption from paying the new Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) levy, ensuring fee-free regulation for all charities.
Wendy Williams, Friday, 29th June 2018 -
The shadow minister for charities and not-for-profits has lashed out at Michael Sukkar for keeping charities “in the dark” and called for the report for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission review to be released as soon as possible.
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 27th June 2018 -
Refugee organisations are urging the prime minister to put an immediate end to what they are calling a “cruel, inhuman and illogical policy”, as the government begins rolling out cuts to support services for people seeking asylum.
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 27th June 2018 -
A pack of “watchdogs” has descended on Parliament House to call for a human rights watchdog to protect women’s rights and put corporations “on a leash”.
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 26th June 2018 -
Australian equipment hire business Kennards Hire has launched a new foundation, pledging to donate $7 million to charities over the next five years.
Wendy Williams, Monday, 25th June 2018 -
The charity sector is cheering a “victory for common sense” after a last-minute exemption in the foreign influence bill.
Wendy Williams, Monday, 25th June 2018 -
The United States has withdrawn from the United Nations Human Rights Council accusing it of a "chronic bias” against Israel.
Wendy Williams, Friday, 22nd June 2018 -
Place-based services, such as Volunteering Support Services, provide the critical infrastructure required for safe, effective and sustainable volunteering, according to a new report.
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 20th June 2018 -
The Australian Senate has agreed to establish a select committee to undertake an inquiry into charity fundraising in the 21st century.