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Luke Michael

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

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NDIS Commences Final Roll Out in Three States

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 10th January 2019 -  The National Disability Insurance Scheme is now available across all of Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, with the final roll out in these states commencing.

Landmark Partnership Looks to Grow Social Enterprise Sector in Queensland

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 9th January 2019 -  Queensland social enterprises are being encouraged to take advantage of a landmark partnership, helping social enterprises connect with government and business buyers.  

Australia’s 2018 Human Rights Performance Slammed

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 9th January 2019 -  The Australian government’s human rights approach to refugees, Indigenous people and those with disability has been slammed by an annual review, which warns that Australia is at risk of breaching its international human rights obligations.

Review Reveals Significant Failures in Disability Service Provision

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 8th January 2019 -  The Victorian disability services commissioner is urging providers to ensure they have systems in place to care for vulnerable people, after a review uncovered significant failures by some providers to protect the safety of people with disability.

Charities Make Their Voices Heard Amid Political Chaos – 2018 in Review

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 20th December 2018 -  In a year filled with political chaos and upheaval, the charity sector had to fight hard to make its voice heard. But through strong advocacy efforts, the sector was able to achieve some key wins on important social issues, as Luke Michael reports in this review of 2018.

Charity Reputation Index Reveals High Levels of Public Trust in Sector

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 19th December 2018 -  The Australian public’s level of trust in the charity sector remains high, according to the annual Charity Reputation Index, which named The Royal Flying Doctor Service as the country’s most reputable charity for the eighth year straight.  

Save the Children Helps Make the World ‘Better With a Sweater’

Around the World

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 18th December 2018 -  People in the UK were able to make a Christmas donation simply by tapping their debit or credit card on a charity worker’s sleeve, thanks to a new contactless Christmas jumper.

Community Groups Dismayed at Labor’s Failure to Raise Newstart

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Luke Michael, Monday, 17th December 2018 -  Labor’s failure to commit to raising Newstart at their national conference has been slammed by anti-poverty advocates, who say welfare recipients will needlessly struggle to survive if forced to continue living on $39 a day.

Government Extends Controversial Cashless Welfare Card

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Luke Michael, Friday, 14th December 2018 -  The federal government is extending the controversial cashless welfare card trial by 12 months and considering a fifth site, despite continuing criticism about the card’s effectiveness.

Possible Backlash Caused by Planned Changes to Charities Act

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Luke Michael, Friday, 14th December 2018 -  Legal experts warn that the federal government’s plan to guarantee legal protection for charities advocating traditional marriage may create a backlash, as charities scramble to clarify their legal right to advocate on other controversial issues.

Tasmania Secures Long-Term Funding Certainty For NDIS

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 11th December 2018 -  Tasmania has secured long-term funding certainty for the National Disability Insurance Scheme after signing a five-year deal with the federal government.

NFP Sector Faces Growing Fundraiser Shortage

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 11th December 2018 -  A not-for-profit recruitment expert warns that a growing demand for fundraising skills within the sector has created a shortage of fundraisers expected to persist into 2019.  
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