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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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Dangerous Increase in Online Betting – NFP Report

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th August 2015 -  Access to credit provided by online sports betting companies, as well as inadequate mechanisms for limiting losses, is fuelling a dangerous increase in online sports betting and problem gambling, according to a report released today by Financial Counselling Australia.

Parent Advocacy Group Takes on McDonald’s

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th August 2015 -  A national children’s health advocacy group, The Parents’ Jury, has submitted a complaint to the Advertising Standards Bureau calling for an end to a new book promotion by fast food giant, McDonald’s.

17,300 People on NDIS

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th August 2015 -  More than 17,300 people are on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with $952.8 million invested in services and equipment, according to the latest Quarterly Report released yesterday.

Nominate for Unleashed Awards

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th August 2015 -  Young people who've done awesome things in the past 12 months are being urged to get their nominations in for the Foundation for Young Australian’s 2015 Unleashed Awards.

Tools & Templates to Manage Risk and Compliance

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th August 2015 -  BNG NGO Services Online is offering Not for Profits and service providers a suite of new tools and templates to take the pain and peril out of managing quality, risk and compliance.

Diverse Gender Issues Reveal Greater Health Risks

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Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th August 2015 -  A new Not for Profit report shows that women with diverse gender and sexual identities are at greater risk of mental and physical health issues.

Australia Institute Launches Coal Mine Campaign

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th August 2015 -  One of Australia’s most influential think tanks has launched a new international campaign against coal mines.

Supporting Your Board to Meet the Challenges of the Future

Lina Caneva, Monday, 17th August 2015 -  Not for Profit boards require enhanced business, financial and investment skills to navigate the new challenges around the changing regulatory environment, according to independent assurance, tax and advisory firm, Grant Thornton which offers a checklist for financial competency.

Paid Parental Leave Overhaul Slammed

Lina Caneva, Monday, 17th August 2015 -  The Australian Human Rights Commission has warned that the Abbott Government’s proposed cuts to paid parental leave would breach Australia’s international human rights obligations and increase the gender pay gap.

A Lawyer’s Vision

Changemaker

Lina Caneva, Monday, 17th August 2015 -  An expert in Not for Profit law and a passion in sharing her knowledge with others has made Sue Woodward integral to the Australian social sector. Woodward is this week’s Changemaker. She spoke to Xavier Smerdon.

NFPs to Share in $6.2 Million

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 13th August 2015 -  One of Australia’s largest philanthropic funds managers, Perpetual, has revealed the recipients of its inaugural IMPACT Philanthropy Partnership program, which will see eight Not for Profit organisations receive a total of $6.2 million.

Four Week Waiting Period Faces Battle in Senate

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 13th August 2015 -  The Australian social sector has called on the Senate to vote down the “harsh” Abbott Government proposal to withhold income support from young people for four weeks.
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