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Luke Michael is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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Australia still has work to do on gender equality

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Luke Michael, Monday, 3rd June 2019 -  Australia is performing poorly on gender equality issues related to climate action and gender data, according to a global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index.

Family comes first for Indigenous Australians

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th May 2019 -  Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in financial stress are putting the wellbeing of their family and community ahead of their own wealth, according to new research.

Volunteering helps new arrivals develop a sense of belonging in Australia

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th May 2019 -  Australia’s refugee and migrant communities are embracing volunteering as a way to combat feelings of isolation, despite many organisations lacking the resources to offer suitable training and support, new research shows.

Philanthropy called to step up support of community-led projects

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th May 2019 -  The Australian philanthropy sector is being urged to help fill funding gaps in community-led place-based initiatives, with a number of collaborative projects facing an uncertain future.

New Zealand urged to create more compassionate refugee policy

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Luke Michael, Monday, 27th May 2019 -  World Vision is calling on the New Zealand government to scrap refugee quota restrictions that the charity argues are discriminatory and wrong.

Minister for the NDIS included in Morrison’s new-look cabinet

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Luke Michael, Monday, 27th May 2019 -  Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed the first ever dedicated minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as part of a major cabinet reshuffle in wake of the federal election.

‘My job is slowly killing me’: UK charity workers feeling the strain

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Luke Michael, Friday, 24th May 2019 -  UK charities are being urged to better protect their employees, after a survey found 80 per cent of charity workers have experienced workplace stress in the last 12 months.

After a shock election result, do young people still have a say on Australia’s future?

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Luke Michael, Friday, 24th May 2019 -  Young people are more important than ever to Australia’s political landscape despite many feeling like their voices are not being heard, a youth sector leader believes.

‘It’s a disgrace’: Criminal syndicate allegedly targets NDIS participants

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 23rd May 2019 -  Disability advocates say the onus is on the National Disability Insurance Agency to better screen providers, after members of an organised crime syndicate were arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from the NDIS to buy luxury cars.  

Millions to benefit from record-breaking impact investment fund

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 -  Impact investment advocates hope an international billion dollar emerging markets fund that’s expected to help 70 million low-income people will inspire similar action in the Australian market.  

Government urged to break the cycle of trauma for Indigenous children

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 -  Indigenous groups are calling on the re-elected Morrison government to take concrete action on the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.
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