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WWF Accused of Funding Guards Who Have Tortured and Murdered Villagers

Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th March 2019 -  An iconic wildlife charity is launching an independent review into allegations it supports anti-poaching guards in Asia and Africa who have sexually assaulted, tortured and murdered people.

Lent Picket Outside Abortion Clinics Reignites Calls for Safe Zones

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 6th March 2019 -  Anti-abortionists commencing a 40-day picket for Lent outside abortion clinics in Western Australia have infuriated humanitarian and pro-choice charities, renewing calls for safety zones to be introduced nationwide.
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Concerns Raised Over Government’s Domestic Violence Plan

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th March 2019 -  Community groups warn the Morrison government’s $328 million domestic violence package will not fix major gaps in the safety service system that are making it hard for victims to get ongoing support.

Embracing Innovation in the Charity Sector

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th March 2019 -  Australian charity leaders need to embrace forward-thinking solutions to help their organisations solve complex problems, experts say amid the launch of an innovation survey for the not-for-profit sector.

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The NDIS is Not Medicare

Fran Connelley, Tuesday, 5th March 2019 -  In the disability sector the customer is always going to feel what the employee feels, writes Fran Connelley explaining her shift in focus to workplace culture.

Drugs and Alcohol a Coping Mechanism for Bullied Teens

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 4th March 2019 -  Bullied teenagers and young adults are turning to drugs and alcohol to help them cope, new research has found, renewing calls for bullying to be recognised as a national health problem.

A Lighter Note

Teen Wins Locker Battle for Bunbury Homeless

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 2nd March 2019 -  A 13-year-old girl has become an unlikely hero for the homeless after winning a two-year battle with the city council in Bunbury, Western Australia to install lockers for rough-sleepers to store their possessions.  
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Volunteers Speak Out on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st March 2019 -  Australian volunteers are feeling unprotected at work because of gaps in the law that leave them vulnerable to sexual harassment, a workplace survey has found.
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Vulnerable People Need Greater Social Housing Support

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st March 2019 -  Disadvantaged Australians are struggling to settle into social housing, with research revealing 43 per cent of residents are leaving their properties within 18 months.
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Government Names and Shames Organisations Yet to Join Redress Scheme

Luke Michael, Thursday, 28th February 2019 -  The federal government has listed more than 100 institutions yet to join the national redress scheme for child sexual abuse survivors amid calls to punish organisations refusing to sign up.

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