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

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For-purpose business leader recognised

Luke Michael, Monday, 20th May 2019 -  The CEO of a not-for-profit housing and support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has been recognised as a Telstra Australian Business Women’s Award winner.  

Morrison vows to prioritise NDIS following election win

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Luke Michael, Monday, 20th May 2019 -  Newly re-elected Prime Minister Scott Morrison says fixing problems in the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be an immediate priority for the federal government, as the social sector reacts to the Coalition’s stunning election victory.

Australia set to face UN scrutiny over disability rights

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Luke Michael, Friday, 17th May 2019 -  People with disability are being encouraged to have their say on what it’s like living in Australia, as the country prepares for a United Nations review of its performance on disability rights.

NZ government under fire for ‘underwhelming’ response to welfare report

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Luke Michael, Friday, 17th May 2019 -  The New Zealand government’s response to a welfare review has been slammed by community groups, who say the call to transform a broken system has been left unanswered.

Aussies urged to help rural communities doing it tough

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 16th May 2019 -  Australians are being encouraged to give generously to rural charities before the end of the financial year, with fears regional communities are being neglected in favour of major city-based charities.

Torres Strait Islanders take action on ‘catastrophic’ effects of climate change

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Luke Michael, Monday, 13th May 2019 -  A group of Torres Strait Islanders is lodging a human rights complaint with the United Nations against the Australian government over alleged inaction on climate change.      

NGOs urge Australia to step up on foreign aid spending

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Luke Michael, Monday, 13th May 2019 -  Labor has promised to restore the nation’s foreign aid budget if it wins the upcoming election, but aid groups say the opposition’s pledged increases still fall short of what is needed for Australia to do its fair share internationally.

Social sector demands climate action on the eve of the election

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Luke Michael, Friday, 10th May 2019 -  A coalition of community groups is demanding all political parties commit to strong action on climate change, arguing that people living in poverty are hit hardest by the climate crisis.

NSW bolsters domestic violence efforts with Our Watch membership

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Luke Michael, Friday, 10th May 2019 -  New South Wales has been lauded for taking a new approach to prevent family violence after becoming the final Australian state to join the Our Watch initiative.

NZ celebrates royal baby with charity gift

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th May 2019 -  New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has marked the birth of a new royal baby in the UK by donating to two local child-focused charities.

Why NFPs need to ask powerful questions

Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th May 2019 -  Not for profits looking to measure outcomes must first ensure they are asking the right questions so they can get the right data, according to leading evaluation experts.
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