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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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Just One Hour of Exercise a Day Could Offset the Risks of Modern Life

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 1st August 2016 -  Working in an office is as bad for you as smoking but just one hour of exercise a day could help combat the fatal risks of modern life, according to new research.

Australia’s Top Jobs Lacking Cultural Diversity

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 29th July 2016 -  Australia’s top jobs are dominated by people with Anglo-Celtic backgrounds in spite of a multicultural society, according to a landmark study on cultural diversity in leadership.

New NFP Model Could Unlock $1.5 Trillion in Super for Affordable Housing

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 29th July 2016 -  A new initiative for financing affordable housing in Australia could see Not for Profit community housing providers unlock $1.5 trillion in superannuation.

ACNC’s Charity Portal Wins Public Sector Innovation Award

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 29th July 2016 -  The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has won a 2016 Public Sector Innovation Award for its Charity Portal.

Peak Body Calls for Considered Response to Elder Abuse

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 28th July 2016 -  South Australia’s aged care peak body has called for a “considered response” to elder abuse after footage from a hidden camera in an Adelaide nursing home captured a staff member seemingly attempting to suffocate an 89-year-old man with end-stage dementia.

Prevention Is Better Than a Cure

Evolving Chair

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 28th July 2016 -  Professor Nicholas Cowdery AM QC is the chair of the White Ribbon Australia board. He talks about the board’s commitment to White Ribbon’s vision and purpose in this month’s Evolving Chair

Government Urged to Sort Out NDIS ‘IT Debacle’

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 28th July 2016 -  The federal government is once again being called on to urgently step in and sort out “the IT debacle hampering the National Disability Insurance Scheme” as some providers claim they are being forced to suspend their services.

Couple Withdraw Multi-Million Dollar Donation Over a Name

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 26th July 2016 -  A philanthropic couple has withdrawn a multi-million donation to an American university after a disagreement over a name.

Children’s eSafety Commissioner Reports on First Year

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 26th July 2016 -  More than 7,400 investigations into online child sexual abuse material have been carried out by the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner in its first year.

Bank of Melbourne Slammed for Calling Homeless “Inconsiderate”

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 25th July 2016 -  A sign posted outside a Bank of Melbourne branch has caused outrage after branding a homeless person as “inconsiderate” for sleeping in the foyer.

Working to End Violence Against Women

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 25th July 2016 -  South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has said employers need to realise that violence against women is something that affects them.

Breaking the Cycle of Violence

Changemaker

Wendy Williams, Monday, 25th July 2016 -  Arman Abrahimzadeh is the co-founder of the Zahra Foundation Australia, a White Ribbon Ambassador and a passionate advocate against domestic violence. He is this week’s Changemaker.
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