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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.

Articles:

UPDATE: Government Funding Delayed After Avalanche of Applications

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 - The Federal Government has been forced to extend the current funding arrangements for more than 5000 welfare charities for up to four months as it tries to respond to an “avalanche” of applications - but the charities are yet to be officially informed.

Scrapping ACNC Will “Break Shackles of Red Tape” – Andrews

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 - Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews has declared that abolishing the national charity regulator will “break the shackles of red tape around the ankles” of Not for Profits in Australia.

Volunteer Sector Needs Change

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 - Government support for the "whole of volunteering" has been sadly lacking, and the sector needs change, the Volunteering Victoria Annual General Meeting has been told.

Encouraging Young Philanthropists Online

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 - A new online giving portal hopes to empower children to support the needs of disadvantaged children and families with the aim of developing a philanthropic culture in young Australians.

NFP Leaders Shine as Women of Influence

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 - Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick has been named as Australia’s top Woman of Influence for 2014 in an award ceremony overnight that also saw honours awarded to two Not for Profit leaders.

Crackdown on UK Charities Funding Terror

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd October 2014 - The UK Government has announced new funding for its Charity Commission to tackle abuse, including extremist activity, in the charity sector.

Sustainability Reporting on a Budget

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 - As the 2015 sustainability reporting cycle begins, Pro Bono Australia spoke with Paul Davies, Chief Operating Officer at sustainability firm Banarra, to hear his advice on getting a head start in the reporting process for 2015 - particularly in resource-constrained environments.

In a Position of Influence

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 - Keeping a Not for Profit’s core mission both sustainable and proven drives Melanie Raymond, the Chair of Youth Projects, an organisation that provides health and outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage. Raymond shares her insights in this week’s Evolving Chair.

NFP Launches Legal Action Against Big-4 Bank

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 - Newly-established corporate democracy Not for Profit, the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) has launched legal action against the Commonwealth Bank over a shareholder resolution on climate risk.

Corporate Call to Action

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 - Businessman, philanthropist and former Australian of the Year Simon McKeon has issued a call to arms to Australian corporates to do more for the charity sector, speaking at an economic forum in South Australia.

Divestment Backlash – Companies Need to Improve Sustainability Reporting

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 22nd October 2014 - Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s claims that divesting deprives fund members of a good investment could prove misguided given the value in accounting for social and environmental impacts, writes sustainability expert Dr Carol Adams in this piece first published on The Conversation.

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