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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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Work Ombudsman Website Wins Global Award

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 2nd May 2016 -  The Fair Work Ombudsman website, which offers courses in workplace skills and strategies, has won a prestigious international online design award.

Government “Disingenuous” over Community Legal Funding

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Lina Caneva, Friday, 29th April 2016 -  The Federation of Community Legal Centres (Victoria) has described the federal government’s claim of a new five-year funding arrangement as “disingenuous” and the sector still faces severe funding cuts.

Tax Office Reviews Legitimacy of Not for Profit Set-Ups

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Lina Caneva, Friday, 29th April 2016 -  The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reviewing arrangements by taxpayers in northern NSW and southern Queensland who may be incorrectly claiming to be a Not for Profit organisation in order to avoid paying tax.

Govt Moves On Internet Gambling

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Lina Caneva, Friday, 29th April 2016 -  The federal government is to rein in online sports betting as part of a plan to introduce a national consumer protection framework within the next 12 months. Responding to a national review of offshore internet gambling, the government said that…

Govt Funding for Community-Based Partnerships

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Lina Caneva, Friday, 29th April 2016 -  Community organisations can apply for a share of $160,000 in federal government funding for projects that showcase their philanthropic partnerships.

Under Pressure: Australia’s $510B ‘Social Purpose’ Spend

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Lina Caneva, Friday, 29th April 2016 -  Australia spends more than half a trillion dollars annually on “social purpose” goods and services directed at health, welfare and education, including more than $78 billion within the Not for Profit sector, according to a new report.

The Costs of Youth Homelessness in Australia

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th April 2016 -  A Not for Profit funded landmark Australian study has found that early intervention in preventing homelessness could save more than $600 million per year in youth justice and health costs alone.

Aged Care Providers Merge in Sydney

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th April 2016 -  Not for Profit aged care providers Anglicare Sydney and Anglican Retirement Villages (ARV) have agreed to merge, making the new organisation one of the largest aged care providers in Greater Sydney.

Budget Must Fund Youth Training and Mentoring

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th April 2016 -  Community service organisation Mission Australia has called on the federal government to support the long-term aspirations of young Australians in next week’s budget.

Government to ‘Negotiate’ on Manus Island Closure

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 27th April 2016 -  The Papua New Guinea Government has said the Manus Island regional processing centre will be closed following a ruling from the country's Supreme Court, ABC News is reporting.

Victorian Budget ‘Unprecedented’ Social Support

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 27th April 2016 -  The 2016/17 Victorian Budget includes unprecedented social support spending for people facing disadvantage and hardship, according to welfare peak body VCOSS.

NFP Schools Program Impacting Education Outcomes

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 27th April 2016 -  An assessment of a national Not for Profit program providing highly-disadvantaged children targeted education assistance throughout their schooling has found a significant impact on their educational outcomes.
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