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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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What difference has JobKeeper made to the sector? Have your say

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 16th March 2021 -  Pro Bono News is surveying the sector to see what impact the end of JobKeeper will have. Have your say and take part in our reader poll now. 

‘The most important business story of the last 100 years’

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 10th March 2021 -  Beyond Zero tells the story of Interface and the company’s visionary founder Ray Anderson who led them on a quest to stop all negative environmental impacts by 2020. We sat down with director Nathan Havey to find out why he brought the story to the screen.

Introducing the sector watercooler: The end of jobkeeper and power to the ACNC

The sector watercooler

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 10th March 2021 -  In a new monthly column, Wendy Williams sits down with Krystian Seibert to discuss the latest trends and issues across the charity sector. This month they discuss the pending JobKeeper payment cliff, what happened to donations during COVID, and changes to ACNC powers. 

Is now the time for a universal basic income?

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 9th March 2021 -  New documentary, Inherent Good, explores the power of unconditional cash and an economy in which no one’s income starts at zero.

A guide to giving to support WA bushfire recovery

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 17th February 2021 -  Pro Bono Australia’s directory of bushfire appeals has been updated to include funds supporting those affected by the recent fires outside of Perth 

‘Selflessness, commitment and dedication’: Community sector celebrated in honours list

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 26th January 2021 -  Over 43 per cent of the 2021 awards are for outstanding service or achievement in the community, in a year when the Honours List has courted controversy

Pushing Australia to change its attitude to people with disability

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 2nd December 2020 -  Meet the NFP working to ensure that there are more realistic inclusions of people with disability across all forms of media

Doco of the month: Brazen Hussies

Doco of the month

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 17th November 2020 -  First time director Catherine Dwyer talks to Wendy Williams about her new film, Brazen Hussies, which shines a light on a revolutionary chapter in Australia’s history and celebrates the women who made it possible.

‘Airbnb for brains’ opens to investors

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 11th November 2020 -  Mindhive has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund the next stage of its growth and move closer to its goal of being the world’s biggest problem solving community

‘Silent heroes’ of 2020 left on the sidelines by the budget

Wendy Williams, Monday, 12th October 2020 -  MP Andrew Leigh say the government “doesn't seem to realise” the contribution that charities make, as Labor outlines its vision for a fairer society in its budget reply speech

Charities can reap the benefits of JobMaker

Budget

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 8th October 2020 -  The JobMaker hiring credit will be payable for up to 12 months and immediately available to employers who hire those on JobSeeker aged 16 to 35.

New funding for the NDIS? What about jobs for people with disability?

Budget

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 7th October 2020 -  Advocacy organisations say the “extra $3.9 billion” reflects the natural growth of the scheme and that the budget missed an opportunity to provide accessible jobs for people with disability
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