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

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Disability Advocates Question Scope of Royal Commission

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Luke Michael, Monday, 17th September 2018 -  The social sector says it welcomes the establishment of a royal commission into aged care, but disability advocates are dismayed ongoing calls to address abuse affecting the broader disability community have been ignored.

Aussie Charity Launches ‘Spicy’ Fundraising Campaign

A Lighter Note

Luke Michael, Friday, 14th September 2018 -  An Australian charity is launching a “spicy” fundraising campaign, encouraging people to enjoy a curry with friends while raising funds for poverty-stricken families in Asia.

Unsolicited Drought Donations Hampering Charity Relief Efforts

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Luke Michael, Friday, 14th September 2018 -  Drought-affected communities say Australians’ misplaced generosity is hampering the relief efforts of charities on the ground, but one not for profit is coordinating the social sector’s response to ensure people get the help they need.

Family First New Zealand Fights to Regain Charity Status

Around the World

Luke Michael, Thursday, 13th September 2018 -  A New Zealand advocacy group strongly opposed to same-sex marriage is appealing a High Court ruling which upheld a decision to strip its charity status.

Competition Failing to Deliver in Human Services, Report Says

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 13th September 2018 -  The government has overestimated the benefits of increased competition in human services, which is largely failing to deliver better outcomes for people, a new report says.

Australia’s Most Innovative NFPs Highlighted

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 13th September 2018 -  There is a clear link between innovation and employee engagement in not for profits, according to new research, which identifies some of Australia’s most innovative NFPs.

Cashless Welfare Card Expands to Queensland

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 12th September 2018 -  The controversial cashless welfare card trial is expanding to Queensland after government legislation passed the Senate by a single vote.

Family Faces ‘Devastating’ Loss of Support for Son with Disability

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 11th September 2018 -  A mother says she faces a “devastating” loss of short-term accommodation for her son with disability, and is calling for greater access to this support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Wealthy US Investors Turning to Impact Investment

Luke Michael, Monday, 10th September 2018 -  A growing number of high net worth investors in the US are turning to impact investment, and it’s millennials who are leading the charge, according to recent survey findings.

Increasing Transparency of Australian Philanthropy

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 6th September 2018 -  Philanthropy is set to be “more strategic, responsive and transparent”, with the launch of an online platform advocates say provides “unprecedented insight” into the distribution of philanthropic funding in Australia.

Social Economy is the Workforce of the Future

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 6th September 2018 -  The social economy is the workforce of the future, according to a new report, which says outdated perceptions of the social services sector must change.  
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