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

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‘Political’ Mural Reappears in Dublin After Charity Forced to Remove it

Around the World

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 1st May 2018 -  A mural supporting the repeal of Ireland’s Eighth Amendment has reappeared in Dublin, after a warning from the Irish Charities Regulator forced a charity art centre to remove the “political advertisement” from its wall.

Victoria Launches Australian-First Social Procurement Framework

Good Business

Luke Michael, Monday, 30th April 2018 -  Victoria has launched a “whole-of-government approach” to social procurement, with the Andrews government hoping to leverage its significant buying power to bolster the state’s social enterprise sector.

Anglicare Finds Chronic Shortage of Affordable Rentals for Welfare Recipients

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Luke Michael, Monday, 30th April 2018 -  A new report has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable rentals across Australia, with less than 0.01 per cent of rental properties found to be affordable for a single person on Newstart.

Building Connections to Improve Mental Health

Changemaker

Luke Michael, Monday, 30th April 2018 -  Rahul Seth is the founder of the Perth Active Depression Support Group, which aims to bring people together through recreation. He is this week’s Changemaker.

Economist Says Strong Budget Position Driven By Disability Cuts

Budget

Luke Michael, Friday, 27th April 2018 -  A leading economist believes Australia’s stronger budget position has been built on the back of cuts to welfare payments including the Disability Support Pension, potentially driving increased homelessness.

Disability Advocates ‘Betrayed’ by NDIS Medicare Levy Backflip

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 26th April 2018 -  Disability groups feel “betrayed and ambushed” by the government’s backflip on a Medicare levy rise to fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning that the NDIS now faces long-term funding uncertainty.

Disability Advocates Slam Plans to Outsource NDIA Services

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th April 2018 -  Disability advocates have slammed the National Disability Insurance Agency’s plans to outsource contact centre services to a private provider, with fears the company will be ill-equipped to deal with sensitive inquiries.

Funding Boost for Remote Indigenous Housing in NT

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th April 2018 -  The Turnbull government has announced a $550 million funding boost for remote Indigenous housing in Northern Territory, but Labor warned that Indigenous housing in Australia was still under threat.   

Charity Sector Looks To Improve Complaint Handling

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th April 2018 -  Major peak bodies in the not-for-profit sector have launched a “desperately needed” policy to improve how charities handle complaints.

Housing the Other 94% of NDIS Recipients

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Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd April 2018 -  The community housing sector has the opportunity to provide greater housing support for the 94 per cent of National Disability Insurance Scheme recipients not eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation, a housing conference has heard.

Supporting Homeless Women Across Queensland

Changemaker

Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd April 2018 -  Karen Lyon Reid is CEO of The Lady Musgrave Trust, Queensland’s oldest charity which provides support for homeless women. She is this week’s Changemaker.
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