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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.

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Effective Philanthropy in the Spotlight

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 6th April 2017 -  Philanthropy is in a “pretty good state in Australia”, according to documentary filmmaker Ian Darling who was named the leading philanthropist at the 2017 Philanthropy Australia Awards.

Charities Send Govt Message to #FixFundraising

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 5th April 2017 -  Australia’s charity fundraising regulations “are a mess” costing the sector tens of millions of dollars in lost productivity, according to an open letter presented to the prime minister, premiers and chief minister and signed by more than 150 charities.

Salvos Legal Set for Expansion

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 5th April 2017 -  Social enterprise law firm Salvos Legal is set to expand into Victoria and will open its first humanitarian legal service in the Melbourne CBD in a bid to stop people “falling through the cracks”.

Indigenous ‘Shield’ to Prevent Youth Suicide

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 4th April 2017 -  Indigenous elders have teamed up with cultural historians, technologists and a clinical psychologist to crowdfund a “groundbreaking” new app that aims to tackle youth suicide by combining traditional knowledge with mobile technology.

Calling on Young People to Have Their Say

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 4th April 2017 -  Young Australians are being called on to express their “thoughts, concerns and aspirations” as part of the largest annual nationwide poll of young people.

Podcast: Housing the Homeless – The Pathway

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 4th April 2017 -  Whether you think of housing as a prevention or a cure for homelessness, it is undisputable that having a stable form of shelter is imperative.

Social Innovation for Sustainable Society

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 4th April 2017 -  A new institute hopes to channel digital technology to solve complex social issues and build a safer, more equitable society.

Mentoring the Next Generation of Talent

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 3rd April 2017 -  Charity leaders are being given an opportunity to develop their skills with a mentorship program that aims to increase staff retention across the sector.

Raising the Profile of Social Service

Changemaker

Wendy Williams, Monday, 3rd April 2017 -  Professor David Hayward is the acting director of the Future Social Service Institute and a board member for the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS). He is this week’s Changemaker.

Disadvantaged Students Get Pathway to Government

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 31st March 2017 -  Disadvantaged high school students are being given a taste of what it means to work in government through a new partnership that aims to ensure future job seekers from underprivileged areas are not left behind.

Survey Questions “Well-Run” Not for Profits

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 30th March 2017 -  What it means for a not-for-profit organisation to be “well-run” is the focus of a new sector survey.

NFP Harnessing Technology to Manage Mental Illness

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 30th March 2017 -  An Australian not for profit has launched a new app that hopes to revolutionise the way episodes of mania are managed by using every day technology to allow for earlier detection.
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