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

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Culturally Diverse People With Disability Struggling to Engage With NDIS

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Luke Michael, Friday, 8th February 2019 -  People with disability from non-English speaking backgrounds are accessing disability services up to two-thirds less than Australian-born people despite having similar rates of disability, according to a new report.

Government Backdown Signals Major Advocacy Win for Canadian Charities

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th February 2019 -  The Canadian government has dropped its appeal of a court ruling that scrapped the limit on the political activities of a charity.

CDP Fines Causing Stress and Anxiety for Indigenous Job Seekers

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th February 2019 -  Financial penalties given to participants of the government’s controversial remote work-for-the-dole scheme are causing increased stress, anxiety and mental health problems for job seekers, a government-commissioned review of the program has found.

Telstra Business Awards Nominations Open for 2019

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 7th February 2019 -  Not for profits are being encouraged to nominate themselves for the 2019 Telstra Business Awards.

Community Groups Slam Government’s Medical Review Panel Proposal

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th February 2019 -  Refugee advocates have slammed a government proposal for an independent medical review panel to oversee transfers of asylum seekers, concerned it would still give bureaucrats the ultimate say over medical decisions for critically sick people.

Banking Royal Commission Prompts Calls for Greater Financial Counselling Support

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th February 2019 -  Charities are calling for increased funding for financial counselling services to prevent vulnerable people being preyed upon by “unethical bankers”, in wake of damning findings from the banking royal commission.

Productivity Commission Calls for More Inclusive National Disability Agreement

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Luke Michael, Friday, 1st February 2019 -  Australia needs to replace its “outdated” National Disability Agreement to achieve better outcomes for the 3.8 million Australians with disability not supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a Productivity Commission report says.

Philanthropic Support Grows for Higher Education in Australia

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st February 2019 -  A leading philanthropy expert believes philanthropic support for universities will continue to grow, after the University of Sydney raised $1 billion through the "largest philanthropic campaign in Australian history”.
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