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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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NDIS Agency Takes Action to Improve Participant Experience

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 18th October 2017 -  The National Disability Insurance Agency is to trial new ways of interacting with people with disability, as well as service providers, to improve the experience of the NDIS – a move that has been welcomed by the not-for-profit sector.

Australian Gift Deductions Take a Great Leap Forward

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 12th October 2017 -  Australians are claiming their charitable gifts in tax returns more than ever with a total of $3.1 billion donated in the 2014-15 tax year – delivering a 15 per cent increase, according to new research which has described the result as a “great leap forward”.

Court Hears Ex-Hockeyroo Faked Cancer Letters to Defraud Charity

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 11th October 2017 -  National charity Redkite said it “acted immediately” to terminate the employment of former Hockeyroo goalkeeper, Kate Hubble, who pleaded guilty in a Sydney court last week to making and using false documents to obtain financial advantage.

A ‘Flash Mob’ Farewell for McGregor Lowndes

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 9th October 2017 -  A university “flash mob” and a scholarship legacy were the highlights of the recent farewell for internationally acclaimed not-for-profit sector researcher and mentor Myles McGregor-Lowndes, who retired from his day job of 35 years.

Public Trust in Charities on the Rise

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th October 2017 -  The latest Essential Media poll into public perceptions around major institutions has seen a rise in Australians’ trust in charities since the start of 2017, with environmental groups recording an even sharper rise.

Blackbaud Acquires Online Giving Platform JustGiving

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th October 2017 -  Global cloud-software company Blackbaud has acquired UK-based JustGiving – a major online social giving platform that has been credited with taking a leading role in the growth of peer-to-peer fundraising worldwide.

Philanthropic Funding to Explore Health and Justice Service Collaborations

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Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 4th October 2017 -  National charity Health Justice Australia has received major philanthropic funding to explore whether a systemic shake up to the delivery of health and justice services can improve outcomes for vulnerable Australians.

The Journey to Find Mr Perfect

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 3rd October 2017 -  Former Londoner and now Sydney-sider Terry Cornick is a man who seemingly had it all, but his own silent battle with depression has led him to set up a charity with a vision to transform men’s mental health. He spoke to Lina Caneva about the journey to find Mr Perfect.

Shining a Light on Australia’s Public Education System

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 2nd October 2017 -  A passion for looking at policy issues through a social justice lens and a desire to shine a light on the great work of the public education system has led David Hetherington to take on a new leadership role with the Public Education Foundation. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Besen Foundation Appoints New CEO

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Lina Caneva, Monday, 2nd October 2017 -  The Besen Family Foundation has appointed former philanthropic fund manager from trustee services company Equity Trustees Tabitha Lovett as its new chief executive officer.

Report Explores Financial Wellbeing in Australia

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Lina Caneva, Thursday, 28th September 2017 -  A new report reveals what financial well being in Australia is about, and it appears to be more than just finances.
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