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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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Spending Time In the Forgotten Corners of Our Nation

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 14th November 2016 -  Arthur Alla is the founder of Red Earth Connections, a reconciliation champion and, as of last week, the 2017 NSW Young Australian of the Year. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Global Workforce Becoming More Mobile

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 14th November 2016 -  The global workforce is becoming increasingly mobile with more and more people working away from their desks, according to new research.

Australia Must Learn From America, NFPs Warn

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 10th November 2016 -  There are some “very urgent lessons” Australians must heed from America, according to the CEO of not-for-profit organisation Mission Australia.

Growing List of Influencers Nominated For Impact 25

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 10th November 2016 -  More than 150 people have put forward the names of their friends, colleagues and those who inspire them to be in the running for the only national accolade recognising the Australian social sector’s most influential people.

Inquiry Launched into Freedom of Speech

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 8th November 2016 -  A parliamentary inquiry has been set up to examine freedom of speech, including possible changes to sections 18C and 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act and the Australian Human Rights Commission’s complaints-handling process.

Plebiscite Blocked By Senate

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 8th November 2016 -  The controversial $170 million plebiscite to legalise same-sex marriage has been blocked by the senate.

New National Disability and Carers Advisory Council

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 8th November 2016 -  A new advisory council has been established to work with the federal government on policies affecting people with disability and drive the implementation of the National Disability Strategy.

Water Is Life

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 7th November 2016 -  Rez Haremi is the founder, CEO and a board member of Essential Need, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to end extreme water poverty by the year 2020. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Moving Mountains For The Orphans of the Health Care System

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  Steve Waugh is a former Australian cricket captain and the founder of the Steve Waugh Foundation, which supports children and young adults with rare diseases. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Disrupting the Cycle of Disadvantage

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 24th October 2016 -  Dr Michael Cavanagh is the deputy head of Coaching Psychology Unit at the University of Sydney and was a key contributor to The Helmsman Project. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Corporate Heavyweights Replace Bonyhady in NDIS Shakeup

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 19th October 2016 -  The so-called “father” of the National Disability ­Insurance Scheme, Bruce Bonyhady, is set to be replaced in an agency clean up, according to reports.
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