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

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Community Groups Warn That Welfare Changes Will Increase Homelessness

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 22nd March 2018 -  Community groups have warned that the likely changes to Australia’s welfare system will push more people into homelessness, after the Turnbull government’s controversial welfare reform bill passed the Senate.

New Charity Sector Push To Withdraw Foreign Interference Bills

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 22nd March 2018 -  There has been a renewed push to withdraw the federal government’s package of foreign interference bills, with an open letter set to be presented to Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten at an event in parliament next week.

Australia Urged to Become World Leader in Addressing Modern Slavery

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 21st March 2018 -  Implementing a Modern Slavery Act offers Australia the chance to be a world leader in combating human trafficking, and businesses can show leadership by addressing slavery in their supply chain, a Melbourne forum has heard.

NFPs Join Forces to Call For Government Action on Housing Affordability

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 20th March 2018 -  A coalition of not for profits has joined forces to call for a drastic reform of Australia’s housing system, to address rising homelessness and a shortfall of affordable housing.

US Inspires $1 Million Grant For Community Housing Providers

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 20th March 2018 -  Australia will look to mimic a successful affordable housing approach from the United States, with the launch of an Affordable Housing Challenge offering a $1 million grant to community housing providers.

New Platform Looks to Boost Workplace Giving for Cause-Driven Millennials

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Luke Michael, Monday, 19th March 2018 -  Cause-driven millennials are driving “impulsive” peer-to-peer fundraising, which a new technology platform hopes to utilise in order to double donations raised through corporate fundraising initiatives.

Growing Demand For Food Services From Those Experiencing Homelessness

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Luke Michael, Monday, 19th March 2018 -  Access to food has overtaken housing as the most in-demand service for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, according to data from a mobile website connecting people in need with housing, meals, support and counselling.

Providing Mental Health Solutions Inside Parliament and in the Community

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Luke Michael, Monday, 19th March 2018 -  Amanda Bresnan is the executive director of Community Mental Health Australia, and has previously served as a Greens MP in the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Philanthropists Called on to Champion the LGBTQI Community

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Luke Michael, Friday, 16th March 2018 -  Australian philanthropists have been called on to “step up” and champion the LGBTQI community, after a new report found just 0.8 per cent of grant-making charities in Australia funded LGBTQI people in 2016.

Anglicare Says Support Service Cuts Are Hurting Asylum Seekers

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 14th March 2018 -  Asylum seekers are experiencing distress and further hardship because of recent cuts to a government support service, according to Anglicare.

Social Sector Calls for Action as Homelessness Rises by 14 Per Cent

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 14th March 2018 -  The social sector has called for action in wake of new census data, which revealed that homelessness in Australia has risen by almost 14 per cent in five years.

Jeff Kennett Says Foreign Donations Bill Will ‘Stifle Australian Philanthropy’

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 14th March 2018 -  Former Victorian premier and Equity Trustees' chairman Jeff Kennett has warned that the federal government’s proposed foreign donations bill “has gone too far” and “threatens to stifle Australian philanthropy”.
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