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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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Regional Projects Focus of 2017 Women’s Trust Grants

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Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 31st January 2017 -  The Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust has opened its 2017 general grants program with a specific focus of supporting regional women and girls.

Girls Gotta Know – The Indian Experience

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 31st January 2017 -  Talish Ray is a Delhi-based lawyer who has developed a Tasmanian-designed online resource for women seeking legal assistance in India, with information on everything from renting to dealing with harassment. She spoke to Lina Caneva about the journey to take the Australian concept to her Indian homeland.

New Police Charges for Street Swags Charity Founder

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 30th January 2017 -  Controversial founder of not-for-profit Street Swags and former Queensland Young Australian of the Year, Jean Madden is to face six new fraud charges.

NFP Leaders and Philanthropists Honoured on Australia Day

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 26th January 2017 -  Philanthropists and not-for-profit leaders have joined former prime minister Julia Gillard in receiving top awards in this year’s Australia Day honours list.

Queensland Scientist Named 2017 Australian of the Year

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  Biomedical scientist Emeritus Professor Alan Mackay-Sim has been named 2017 Australian of the Year.

Wicking Trust Delivers $8M in Grants

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  The University of Tasmania, the National Ageing Research Institute and The GroundSwell Project are the beneficiaries of major grants from one of Australia’s largest funders, The Wicking Trust.

Study into the Effect of the NDIS on Carers

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 25th January 2017 -  The wellbeing of carers caring for an individual participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) may not have improved compared to those not on the scheme, according to researchers who are embarking on stage three of a national investigation.

Working for the ‘Evolution’ of Australian Philanthropy

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 19th January 2017 -  The country’s peak body for donors, Philanthropy Australia, is embarking on a strategic plan which includes a bold new business model around membership and changes to its legal structure while still retaining its core policy and advocacy work. Lina Caneva spoke to CEO Sarah Davies about the changes for 2017 and beyond.

NFPs Warn Moving On the Homeless Does Not Make Them Disappear

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 18th January 2017 -  The CEOs of 36 Victorian homelessness, housing and social services organisations have released an open letter appealing for a shift in the conversation away from vilifying rough sleepers to a focus on the lack of affordable housing that underpins the crisis.

Call for Tax Breaks for Disability Support Workers

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 18th January 2017 -  South Australian Dignity Party MP Kelly Vincent has called for increased tax deductions for disability support workers to assist with the costs of travel, vaccinations and police clearances in a submission to the federal government’s May budget deliberations.

2017 Aussie Farmers Foundation Grants Round Opens

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 18th January 2017 -  Charities working to help rural and regional communities doing it tough can now apply for the Aussie Farmers Foundation 2017 Grassroots Grants.
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