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

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Staff Survey Reveals High Staff Engagement in UK Charity Commission

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 31st January 2019 -  Staff engagement in the UK Charity Commission has reached its highest level in 10 years, according to results from the 2018 Civil Service people survey.

Closing Market Gaps in the NDIS

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 31st January 2019 -  Disability service providers are being encouraged to take part in new research to help close market gaps in the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

New Governance Principles to Address Increased NFP Expectations

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 30th January 2019 -  Community expectations around the governance of not for profits have never been higher, according to the Australian Institute of Company Directors, which has released new governance principles for the sector.

High Court Ruling Another Win for Charitable Advocacy

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 30th January 2019 -  The not-for-profit sector is celebrating another win for charitable advocacy after the High Court struck down electoral laws imposing a stricter spending cap for third-party campaigners including charities.

Calls to Abolish Controversial Work-for-the-dole Scheme

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 29th January 2019 -  Community groups are calling to abolish the federal government’s controversial remote work-for-the-dole scheme, despite incoming changes to the program aimed at reducing penalties for job seekers.

Why are so many older Australian women becoming homeless?

Luke Michael, Sunday, 27th January 2019 -  Australia is witnessing a spike in older women finding themselves on the verge of homelessness. As more vulnerable women take desperate action just to find somewhere to sleep, Luke Michael looks at the human face of Australia’s homelessness crisis.

Disability Groups Divided Over Support for Australian Disability Enterprises

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Luke Michael, Friday, 25th January 2019 -  Disability groups are split on whether Labor’s plan to direct government contracts to disability enterprises is a good move, with critics of the plan saying people with disability in these jobs are paid as little as $1 an hour.

UK Military Set to Donate Unused Ration Packs to Charities

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Luke Michael, Friday, 25th January 2019 -  The UK military will donate thousands of unused ration packs to charities as part of a plan to reduce food waste and help community groups save on food bills.

Charity Advocates Ask – What is Dr Gary Johns Hiding?

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Luke Michael, Friday, 25th January 2019 -  Labor is demanding that the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission publicly release results from its staff surveys, with the opposition and sector leaders concerned by what they believe is a major decline in staff morale since Dr Gary Johns was appointed commissioner.

NSW Disability Groups Gear Up for Advocacy Battle

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 24th January 2019 -  New South Wales disability groups are launching their “biggest campaign yet” to fight for ongoing advocacy funding as they prepare for the upcoming state election in March.

Disability Providers Held Back by Lack of Data

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 24th January 2019 -  A lack of data is hampering growth in the disability sector, according to the peak body for service providers.

Labor Urged to Fully Abolish Cashless Welfare Card

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 23rd January 2019 -  Labor’s pledge to roll back the cashless welfare card has been welcomed by community groups, who are urging the opposition to go further by committing to abolish all forms of cashless welfare.
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