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Ellie Cooper is a journalist covering the social sector.

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Govt Flags More Changes to Family Tax Benefit

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 20th October 2015 -  The Federal Government has mooted more changes to the Family Tax Benefit Part B, this time changing the cut off age for benefits when children reach 12 years of age.

Australians Inundate Government with Support for Syrian Refugees

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 15th October 2015 -  The Australian people have showed their generous side with the Federal Government being inundated with offers from people willing to help the 12,000 Syrian refugees being resettled in the country in any way they can.

Private Contributors Grant $1.5 Million to Medical Research

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 15th October 2015 -  One of Australia’s largest private contributors to biomedical research, the Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations, has awarded $1.5 million to seven researchers, including $1 million towards reducing the cost of medicines worldwide.

Cashless Welfare Card Trial Goes Ahead

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 15th October 2015 -  The Federal Government’s cashless welfare card trial will go ahead after the Labor Party voted with the Government in the Senate to pass the controversial legislation.

Porter Flags Cuts to Disability Payments

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 15th October 2015 -  New Social Services Minister Christian Porter believes Australia is spending too much money and has flagged cuts to carer and disability payments.

Pitching for Social Justice

Ellie Cooper, Thursday, 15th October 2015 -  How can we make Australia a fairer nation and curb curb poverty and discrimination? Three small, yet highly effective organisations will tackle these tough questions at an upcoming pitching event in Melbourne hosted by The Funding Network Australia (TFN).

NSW Delivers $60 Million for Domestic Violence Prevention

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Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 14th October 2015 -  The NSW Government has announced a $60 million package to target perpetrators and those who have experienced domestic and family violence - a move welcomed by the Not for Profit sector.

UK Cancer Charity Launches £100M Grand Challenges

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 13th October 2015 -  One of the world’s largest cancer charities, Cancer Research UK has launched what it describes as the biggest and most ambitious cancer grants in the world aimed at overcoming the barriers to beating cancer.

Less Women on Government Boards

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 13th October 2015 -  The number of women on government boards has gone backwards, according to the latest figures.

The Future of Families: Preparing for Change

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 13th October 2015 -  Family and Relationships Australia’s annual conference in Brisbane in November will bring together leaders, academics, policy makers, government officials and practitioners from around Australia to explore The Future of Families: Preparing for Change.
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