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

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Government Would Save $1.6 Billion by Boosting Social Housing Construction to Post-war Levels, Says Report

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Luke Michael, Friday, 16th November 2018 -  Australia needs a tenfold increase in social housing construction to combat a shortfall of almost half a million properties left by 25 years of inadequate investment, a new report warns.

Charities Welcome Foreign Donation Bill’s Passage Through Senate

Luke Michael, Friday, 16th November 2018 -  The charity sector is celebrating the passing of the foreign donations bill through the Senate, after the federal government amended the bill to protect charitable advocacy.

Helping Australia’s Lonely People

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 15th November 2018 -  Community groups say Australia needs a national strategy to tackle loneliness as a public health priority, as new research reveals lonely Australians are suffering significant physical and mental health issues.

Federal Government Urged to Address Affordable Housing Gap

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 14th November 2018 -  The federal government is being urged to address a critical looming gap in affordable housing that advocates say threatens to push thousands into homelessness.

Tackling Entrenched Disadvantage With Impact Investing

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 13th November 2018 -  Australia’s growing impact investment market can help deliver better results in areas such as disability services and homelessness, but proactive leadership is needed for the industry to reach its potential, according to a new blueprint for collective action.

Disability Groups Cautious Over NDIS Independent Assessment Pilot

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Luke Michael, Monday, 12th November 2018 -  Disability advocates say they will be closely watching an independent assessments trial to ensure it achieves its stated aims of fairer access and planning decisions for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants, rather than reducing access to the scheme.

UK Education Charity Forced Into Closure

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Luke Michael, Monday, 12th November 2018 -  A UK education charity has been forced to close its doors after failing to recover from a substantial government funding cut.

Pro Bono Australia Launches 2019 Salary Survey

Luke Michael, Thursday, 8th November 2018 -  For the seventh consecutive year Pro Bono Australia is calling on not-for-profit executives and managers to take part in the sector’s largest benchmarking salary survey.

Drought Charities Welcome ACNC Probe Following Online Abuse

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 7th November 2018 -  The two drought relief charities at the centre of a charity watchdog inquiry say they are confident the millions of dollars donated to vulnerable farmers are being managed appropriately.

Vulnerable Children Falling Behind in Australia, Report Warns

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Luke Michael, Monday, 5th November 2018 -  Australia is failing its most vulnerable children and not making enough progress to address youth inequality, a report by the nation’s peak child rights body says.

Report Uncovers Shocking Abuse and Neglect of Adults With Disability

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Luke Michael, Monday, 5th November 2018 -  Widespread abuse and neglect of adults with disability has been uncovered by the New South Wales ombudsman, with appalled disability advocates now calling for an independent public advocate to protect vulnerable people.
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