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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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NFP Anger Over ACT Govt Change to Charity Definition

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 29th October 2015 -  The Community Council for Australia has expressed dismay following the ACT Government’s decision to close off charitable deductions for some peak bodies through new legislation, which changes the Territory’s definition of charities.

Finalists Named in National Disability Awards

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 29th October 2015 -  Federal Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter, has announced the 27 finalists for the 2015 National Disability Awards.

NDIS Pay ‘Threat’ Calls for Innovation

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Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 27th October 2015 -  Claims by disability service providers that funding rates set by the government to pay for care and support services “threatens the success of the NDIS” highlight the need for innovation in Australia’s disability sector, according to two young social entrepreneurs.

Prominent Aussies & NFPs Back No New Coal Mines

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 27th October 2015 -  More than 60 prominent Australians with the support of major environmental Not for Profits have signed an open letter backing the President of Kiribati’s call for a moratorium on new coal mines.

Costello Takes On Poker Machine Industry

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 22nd October 2015 -  One of Australia’s highest profile Not for Profit leaders and World Vision CEO, Tim Costello, has formed a new advocacy group to fight what he says is the shocking extent of the poker machine industry’s manipulation of Australian communities.

Govt Re-Jigs Family Tax Benefits Again

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 22nd October 2015 -  The Turnbull Government has restructured its controversial changes to the Family Tax Benefit payments but the replacement legislation is still not a surety to be passed by the Opposition.

Turnbull Govt Takes Positive Stand on Impact Investment

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 21st October 2015 -  The Federal Government has voiced it support for impact investment, as part of its far reaching response to the Financial System Inquiry, pledging to examine how best to foster its growth in Australia.

Aussie Entrepreneur Wins Global B Corp Champions Award

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 21st October 2015 -  The founder of Australian social impact investment group Small Giants, Danny Almagor, and his wife Berry Liberman have been awarded a global B Corp Champions Award.

The Future of Associations Survey

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 21st October 2015 -  An Australian study is set to benchmark the threats and opportunities for associations.

SA Surgeon Wins Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 21st October 2015 -  A South Australian eye specialist who co-founded a Not for Profit aimed at eliminating blindness in Australia and internationally has been named the Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year.

White Ribbon Ambassador Charged With Domestic Violence

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Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 20th October 2015 -  Rugby League champion and ambassador for White Ribbon, Hazem El Masri, has been charged with domestic violence assault and is due in court on Thursday according to NSW police.

Liveable Communities Grants Open

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 13th October 2015 -  The Liveable Communities Grants program is offering $1 million in funding per year for four years to fund projects that improve the lives of older people living in NSW.
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