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Luke Michael

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

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Project Looks to Boost Renewable Energy Use at NFPs

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Luke Michael, Tuesday, 14th November 2017 -  A new program is set to be launched in Melbourne, which will enable not-for-profit organisations to install and benefit from renewable energy systems.

New Same-Sex Marriage Bill Looks to Protect Faith-Based Charities

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Luke Michael, Monday, 13th November 2017 -  The draft of a conservative marriage equality bill has been released, offering stronger religious freedom protections for faith-based charities - but critics say the bill, which would amend the Charities Act 2013, would allow religious charities to discriminate against LGBTI people.

CEO Marks 20 Years Providing Support for Unmet Community Need

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Luke Michael, Monday, 13th November 2017 -  Geoff Batkin recently celebrated 20 years at the helm of Wesley Mission Queensland, one of the state’s largest not for profits. He is this week’s Changemaker.

UN Slams Australia For Marriage Postal Survey and Refugee Treatment

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Luke Michael, Friday, 10th November 2017 -  The United Nations Human Rights Committee has slammed the Australian government for the same-sex marriage postal survey and its treatment of asylum seekers – just weeks after Australia was elected to the UN’s Human Rights Council.   

Health Care and Social Assistance Industry Driving Employment Growth

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th November 2017 -  The health care and social assistance industry has been the strongest contributor to employment growth across Australia in recent years, according to an analysis of recently released 2016 Census employment figures.

Job Creation Facilitated Through Social Enterprise Procurement

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th November 2017 -  Australia’s leading social enterprise development organisation is set to embark on a new strategic direction, with the aim of creating 1,500 jobs for disadvantaged Australians over the next four years.

Government Called to Remedy “Abysmally Low” Welfare Payments

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th November 2017 -  Prominent Jesuit priest and human rights lawyer, Father Frank Brennan, has called on Australia’s political leaders to remedy “abysmally low” Newstart and Youth Allowance payments, which he said have set the nation on a path of growing inequality.

Disability Advocacy Group Fights to Restore State Funding

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Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th November 2017 -  One of Australia's oldest disability advocacy groups is set to have its funding cut next year by the New South Wales government, with the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme meaning that disability advocacy services will no longer be funded by the state.

Push to End Orphanage Tourism Gains Further Momentum     

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Luke Michael, Wednesday, 8th November 2017 -  The push to end Australia’s involvement in orphanage tourism has gained further momentum, with another major organisation planning to stop sending volunteers to overseas orphanages.

Mainstream Schools Discourage Inclusion of Students with Disability

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Luke Michael, Monday, 6th November 2017 -  A national survey of students with disability has revealed more than 70 per cent of students have experienced instances where their enrolment and inclusive participation in mainstream schools has been discouraged.

Charities and NFPs Call for Indigenous Voice to Parliament

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Luke Michael, Monday, 6th November 2017 -  More than 1,000 organisations and individuals from across Australia have signed a petition condemning the federal government’s rejection of a constitutionally guaranteed Indigenous advisory body, calling on the prime minister to make it a national priority.

The Young Australian Empowering LGBTI Youth

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Luke Michael, Monday, 6th November 2017 -  Micah Scott is the founder and CEO of the Minus18 Foundation, which is a youth-led organisation allowing young LGBTI Australians to have their voices heard. He is this week’s Changemaker.
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