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Canberra is changing its approach to refugees after years of struggle

Jana Favero, Friday, 5th March 2021 -  A petition calling for all refugees and people seeking asylum in detention to be released and resettled in a safe, permanent home by World Refugee Day has received cross-party support

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‘The new media bargaining code could herald the death of many smaller voices’

Karen Mahlab AM, Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 -  Pro Bono Australia founder and CEO Karen Mahlab AM explains why she is concerned the newly-introduced media bargaining code is a loss for smaller media, could stifle innovation,

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Bitcoin will neither destroy, nor save the environment.

Will Dayble, Friday, 26th February 2021 -  There is a huge debate about the environmental impact of Bitcoin, but everyone is debating the wrong things, writes Will Dayble. Detractors claim that Bitcoin’s energy usage outweighs

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Pushing back: The role of charities in strengthening our democracy

David Crosbie, Thursday, 25th February 2021 -  If proposed amendments to the powers of the ACNC are passed by the Parliament, there would be major consequences – it’s not going to make our government stronger, writes David Crosbie.

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Three tips to build a culture of innovation from senior leaders of Aussie not for profits

Dan Bentley, Thursday, 25th February 2021 -  Dan Bentley shares key takeaways from a recent webinar about creating a culture of innovation within organisations. Impacto Consulting in partnership with Pro Bono Australia,

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Time to future proof Australian housing

Di Winkler, Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 -  Only a mandatory approach to accessibility standards will future-proof Australia’s housing for coming generations, and cater to the demands of an ageing population, write Dr Di

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It’s time for NFPs to rethink their reliance on social media

Craig Comrie, Monday, 22nd February 2021 -  Last week’s Facebook blackout has exposed our sector’s reliance on social media and the fragility of the relationship we have with our online communities, writes Craig Comrie. Not

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Recognising the rights and unique experience of young people in care

Deb Tsorbaris, Thursday, 18th February 2021 -  Ahead of Care Day on Friday, Deb Tsorbaris says it’s time we take a better look at what young people in care and care leavers need to thrive.  For children and young people who can’t

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Predictions for 2021: Philanthropy

Jack Heath, Wednesday, 17th February 2021 -  Jack Heath, CEO of Philanthropy Australia, shares some more or less, and different, predictions for 2021. After the year that was 2020, it’s a brave CEO that makes predictions for

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Predictions for 2021: Volunteering

Mark Pearce, Tuesday, 16th February 2021 -  While 2020 bore witness to a hastening of the effects of some key long-term structural trends in volunteering, 2021 affords us a chance to rebuild through greater collaboration,

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Wrong way, go back on youth justice in Queensland

Paul McDonald, Monday, 15th February 2021 -  Better and longer care is a more effective way of dealing with youth crime than GPS trackers, denying bail and more punishment, writes Paul McDonald, head of the national Home Stretch

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Advocacy and disrupted government

David Crosbie, Thursday, 11th February 2021 -  Government as we knew it has been disrupted. The challenge for charities is to adapt and engage through new mediums and shine our own lights on issues that matter, such as the ongoing
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