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Lina Caneva has been a journalist for more than 35 years. She was the editor of Pro Bono Australia News from when it was founded in 2000 until 2018.

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Disability Groups Split on New ‘Alliance’

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th February 2015 -  Not all peak disability bodies and advocates are happy with the Federal Government’s move to establish a combined disability "alliance" to provide Government advice, with those opposed to the move describing it as divisive and misleading.

Legal Aid Slams NFP Housing Groups

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Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th February 2015 -  Victoria Legal Aid claims Not for Profit community housing groups are not being held to the same standards as the Government, despite offering a publicly funded service.

Vic Govt Urged to Increase NDIS Funding

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th February 2015 -  The new Victorian Labor Government has been urged to ensure that it meets its commitments under the NDIS agreement with the Commonwealth and increase its disability budget.

New Three Word Slogans, Politics and NFPs

Opinion

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th February 2015 -  In the light of the latest political "refocusing" by Prime Minister Abbott, the Government will need to hit the reset button on its relationship with the charities and Not for Profit sector, writes David Crosbie, CEO of Community Council for Australia.

NFPs Warn of Homelessness Program Closures in Govt Appeal

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th February 2015 -  Some 60 Not for Profit organisations and peak bodies Australia-wide have signed a joint open letter to Minister Scott Morrison calling for Federal homelessness funding to be continued, and a commitment to a four year National Homelessness Partnership Agreement.

NFP Financial Counselling in Limbo

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th February 2015 -  Hundreds of Not for Profit financial counsellors and thousands of people facing financial hardship are in limbo as the Federal Government’s new funding arrangements remain uncertain, according to peak body, Financial Counselling Australia.

Shaping 2015: Social Services Need More Than Short-Term Fixes

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Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 10th February 2015 -  Getting the right balance between short and medium-term ‘fixes’ may well be the most significant challenge for Social Services Minister Scott Morrison, writes Professor Peter Whiteford from the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU in this article published in The Conversation.

Abolition of Charity Regulator Low Priority – Morrison

Lina Caneva, Saturday, 7th February 2015 -  Social Services Minister Scott Morrison has given his first indication that the Coalition has backed away from abolishing the national charity regulator, the ACNC.

The Success of Westpac Rescue Helicopter Partnership

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th February 2015 -  A renewed partnership with Westpac enables the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters to fly further afield and potentially save more lives, says Surf Life Saving Australia CEO Greg Nance.

Charity Auction for Coveted Condiment Goes Viral

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th February 2015 -  How much would you pay to have your own supply of McDonald’s special Big Mac sauce? Before you answer, consider if the money was going to charity.

ACNC Makes Unique Deal With Charity

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th February 2015 -  In an Australian first a charity based in Alice Springs has partnered with the national charity regulator in an attempt to improve its governance.

Charity Starts Accepting Virtual Currency Donations

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th February 2015 -  A major international charity has taken the unusual step of accepting donations in virtual currencies.
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