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Organisation: Pro Bono Australia
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Xavier Smerdon is a journalist specialising in the Not for Profit sector. He writes breaking and investigative news articles.

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Australian Charity Donations Supporting Terrorism in Indonesia

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 5th January 2016 -  The Indonesian Government has intercepted more than $500,000 in charitable donations that were raised in Australia and allegedly transferred to Jakarta with the intention of training terrorists.

Youth for Change

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th January 2016 -  Despite being just 21-years-old, Paige Burton has been recognised as one of the most influential people in Australia’s social sector. Burton is this week’s Changemaker.

NDIS to Create Thousands of Jobs

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th January 2016 -  The rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in South Australia will create more than 6000 jobs, according to the state’s Premier Jay Weatherill.

Work-Life Balance a Win-Win for Business and Employees

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th January 2016 -  A new report by the Center for American Progress has shown that the adoption of work-life balance policies could be a win-win for both employer profits and employees’ economic stability.

Top 10 Tips to Drive Innovation in 2016

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Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th January 2016 -  2016 is the year for organisations to think about how they can generate the innovation needed in their workplaces to harness future sources of growth, according to the Diversity Council of Australia.

Turnbull Government Makes Plans for ACNC’s Future

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Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 23rd December 2015 -  The Turnbull Government appears to have given the first official indication that it is not planning to abolish the national charity regulator, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

2015 – A Year of Change for the Social Sector

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 22nd December 2015 -  From the debate around charity mergers, to continuing questions about the government’s plans for the national charity regulator, the social sector has never been far away from the headlines in 2015. Xavier Smerdon takes a look at the year that was.

National Disability Scheme Looking Forward

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 22nd December 2015 -  The National Disability Insurance Agency has called on people with disability to speak up about what they want from the $22 billion disability insurance scheme.

Australian First for Philanthropy

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 22nd December 2015 -  n an Australian first, university students have completed a unit specifically designed to give students the opportunity to gain real world experience in strategic philanthropy and grantmaking.

Australia’s Most Reputable Charities

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Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 22nd December 2015 -  Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service has been ranked as the country’s most reputable charity for the fifth year in a row.

Workers with Disability Win Pay Fight Against Government

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 21st December 2015 -  The Federal Government has settled a long-standing feud between disabled employees who were paid as little as $1 an hour, agreeing to back pay them 70 per cent of the money they were owed.

Syrian Refugee Employment Plan Unveiled

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 21st December 2015 -  The Turnbull Government has funded six Not for Profit organisations to help asylum seekers find jobs and integrate into the Australian economy and community.
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