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Wendy Williams

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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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Young People in Public Housing ‘Shout Out’ for Jobs

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 10th February 2017 -  Young people living in public housing are getting a “shout out” to help them find job opportunities that are right for them.

Calls for Parliament to Stand Firm and Oppose Zombie Cuts

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 8th February 2017 -  The not-for-profit sector has called on the Federal Parliament to “stand firm” against cuts to the incomes of some of Australia's poorest people, as proposed childcare reforms and welfare cuts dominated a heated question time.

Why a Little Fuzz Feels Like Freedom

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 8th February 2017 -  A new campaign has been launched this month encouraging women to stop shaving in a bid to raise money for The Full Stop Foundation. Pro Bono News talks to Get Hairy February founder and director Alex Andrews about the relationship between female body hair and gender equality.

Govt Sticks With Plebiscite as Advocates Call for Politicians to ‘Do Their Job’

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 6th February 2017 -  The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to a plebiscite as a national campaign has been launched calling on politicians “to do their job” and allow a free-vote on the issue of same-sex marriage.

Moving the Dial on Homelessness

Changemaker

Wendy Williams, Monday, 6th February 2017 -  Heather Holst is the deputy CEO and director of services and property at Launch Housing, an independent Melbourne-based community organisation which has a single mission: To end homelessness. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Rethinking Autism in the Workplace

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 6th February 2017 -  Australia needs to “rethink” autism in the workplace, according to a not-for-profit disability employment organisation, involved in a world-first initiative to employ autistic adults in specialist animal care roles.

Human Rights Organisations Call for Immediate Action on Offshore Detention

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 3rd February 2017 -  Human rights organisations across the country have united to call for immediate action on offshore detention and for refugees on Manus Island and Nauru to be brought to safety in Australia.

Grant Makes World Better Place to Work

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 3rd February 2017 -  A new multi-million dollar grant fund has been launched in a bid to “make the world a better place to work”.

WA NDIS Model Finalised

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 2nd February 2017 -  Negotiations about a WA National Disability Insurance Scheme model have been finalised as the state enters caretaker mode ahead of the upcoming election.

Video Showcases Centrelink Bogus Debts Clawback Fiasco

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 1st February 2017 -  A tongue-in-cheek video is being used by a peak body to shine a light on the “ludicrousness” of the so-called “Centrelink bogus debts clawback fiasco”.

Apology and Compensation for Sacked Nauru Staff

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 1st February 2017 -  Aid agency Save the Children Australia has welcomed the government’s apology and payment of compensation to staff who were sacked from Nauru amid false allegations they had encouraged asylum seekers to self-harm.

NFPs Call on Govt to Stand Up for Australian Values in Wake of Trump’s Muslim Ban

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 31st January 2017 -  Not for profits are calling on the federal government to stand up for Australian values and make a “stronger commitment” to fulfil its human rights obligations in the wake of Donald Trump’s controversial immigration ban.
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