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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:

London 2012 Needs More ‘Off-Track’ Olympic Spirit

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 27th October 2011 -  In the UK, a new study has found that charities, schools and sports organisations are expected to run a poor second to big business at the London 2012 Olympics - with public opinion pushing for a greater ‘off-track’ Olympic Spirit.

Social Enterprise Development Fund Managers Named

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 10th August 2011 -  The Federal Government has announced the fund managers who will establish new banking and financial services for social enterprises in Australia.

Bicycle Victoria Recognised as a Charity But Denied DGR Status

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th July 2011 -  Self-funded Not for Profit organisation, Bicycle Victoria has won the right to be called a charity but has missed out on Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.

Constitutional Recognition Key for Australian Aborigines – Survey

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th July 2011 -  Being recognised in the constitution is a top priority for indigenous Australians, according to a ground-breaking survey by the newly formed organisation, National Congress of Australia's First Peoples.

Peak Body for Older Australians Urges Support for UN Convention

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th July 2011 -  The peak body for older Australians, COTA is calling on the Federal Government to support the adoption of a United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older People.

Vinnies Criticise Malaysia Deal

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th July 2011 -  The St Vincent de Paul Society has criticised the Gillard Government’s Malaysia refugee deal, citing Australia’s responsibilities as a global citizen.

Including the Homeless Population in the Census

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th July 2011 -  The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has called on Not for Profit organisations to help raise awareness of the upcoming Census and the importance of including Australia’s homeless population.

Refugee Biography Delivers Unique Cancer Research Funding Model

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th July 2011 -  The success of comedian Anh Do’s biography, The Happiest Refugee, has delivered an unexpected and unique funding model for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

Poor Customer Service by Telcos Hits Poor the Hardest: Brotherhood

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th July 2011 -  The Brotherhood of St Laurence has called for widespread reform of the telecommunications industry in response to the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s draft public inquiry report Reconnecting the Customer.

Battling the Digital Divide: NFPs as ICT Brokers

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st July 2011 -  Not for Profit organisations in regional Australia are increasingly becoming ICT brokers for the communities they serve – despite struggling to keep up with the technology themselves, according to new research.

Tax Ruling Tough on NFPs

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd June 2011 -  A Melbourne taxation expert on Not for Profit issues has warned that the Australian Tax Office has ‘subsidiary entities’ and in particular Not for Profit Clubs clearly in its sights following its latest tax ruling.
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