Close Search
 
MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD
Number of Articles:

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

Articles:

Last-Minute Push To Protect Faith-Based Charities in Same Sex Marriage Bill

null

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -  Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and a number of Coalition MPs have led a last-minute push to amend the same sex marriage bill to include greater protections for faith-based charities, as church leaders from across Australia call for greater religious protections.

Young Australians Struggling to Break Unemployment Cycle

null

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -  Blaming young unemployed Australians for failing to secure work is “simply not supported by the facts”, according to a new report which said they tried just as hard as older jobseekers to gain employment.   

New Program Receives Grant to Help Women With Disability Find Work

null

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -  Grant funding has been awarded to a new project assisting women living with disability to gain employment, through mentorships and the use of professional networks.

Cancer Crusader Finds Her Voice And Turns The Volume Up

Changemaker

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th December 2017 -  Karen Livingstone has been raising awareness of gynaecological cancers for more than 15 years and was recently nominated as a Victorian finalist for the 2018 Australian of the Year Awards. She is this week’s Changemaker.        

Unemployed Australians with Disability Face High Levels of Discrimination

null

Luke Michael, Thursday, 30th November 2017 -  Unemployed Australians with disability are facing high levels of discrimination, which can cause increased psychological distress, according to new research.

New ACNC Head Expected By End Of Year As Rumours Swirl

null

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th November 2017 -  An announcement on the new commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is expected before the end of the year, but concerns have been raised around the appointment process as rumours swirl about who could take over.

Minerals Council ‘Backflips’ on Environmental Advocacy Position

null

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 -  The Minerals Council of Australia have said in a letter they do not support legislation which curtails the advocacy of environmental charities, but critics say this is a “backflip” on previous calls to silence the sector.      

Aged Care for Transgender and Intersex Australians Lags Behind

null

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 -  Aged care for transgender and intersex people is lagging behind and improvements in inclusive care for these groups is needed, according to a federal government LGBTI Aged Care Strategy Review.

ACCC Raises Concerns With Charities’ Transparency Around Third-Party Fundraising

null

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  New research has raised concerns about the level of transparency by some charities around third-party fundraising, and the disclosure of the size and structure of fees paid to these agencies.

NFPs Need Greater Investment in New Technologies and Social Media

null

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  Not-for-profit organisations need to engage with millennials by further investing in new technologies and social media to facilitate greater giving and fundraising, according to a new report.

Problematic Attitudes Towards Women Driving Domestic Violence

null

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  One in five Australians believe women are becoming too outspoken, according to new research into relationships, gender roles and equality.

The Man Living the Life He Dreamt of in Addiction

Changemaker

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  Jeff Amatto is the co-founder of Brothers 4 Recovery, an organisation that heads to communities across Australia to start conversations around the difficult topic of drug, alcohol and gambling addiction. He is this week’s Changemaker.
pba inverse logo
Subscribe Twitter Facebook
×