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Maggie Coggan is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.

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More than just a good film: The documentaries changing our national conversation

Changemaker

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 30th September 2019 -  Malinda Wink has had a lot of experience across a lot of different sectors. But it’s her work in social impact documentaries that is changing lives, policy and community behaviour. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

Colleague not pulling their weight? This might help

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 30th September 2019 -  Working alongside a colleague who is dragging the chain or just not doing their job properly is exhausting. We all know that. But what can you do about it? 

The leader fighting for girls education and a fairer charity sector

Changemaker

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 23rd September 2019 -  As the leader of One Girl, Sarah Ireland is fighting to not only empower girls through education, but set an example of how a charity should be run. She’s this week’s Changemaker. 

Burnt-out staff? Here’s how you can get them back on track

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 23rd September 2019 -  Unexplained time off, a sudden drop in performance and disengagement are all warning signs of staff burnout. Burnout isn’t good for your staff or your organisation, so how do you manage it? We talked to Bush Heritage’ people and safety manager, Michelle Jacobs, to find out.

An angel dressed as a plumber

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 21st September 2019 -  An English plumber has become an internet sensation after refusing to bill a 91-year-old woman with acute leukemia for work on her boiler. 

Queensland launches social enterprise strategy to double employment in the sector

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 18th September 2019 -  The Queensland government is injecting close to half a million dollars into the state’s social enterprise sector as part of a wide-ranging strategy aimed at creating more jobs for disadvantaged Queenslanders.  

Disability pension pushing Indigenous Australians into poverty

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 18th September 2019 -  Two in five Indigenous households relying on the Disability Support Pension ran out of money for basic items such as food and fuel in the last year, new research shows, prompting calls from disability advocates for the government to urgently review the scheme.  

Push to bring Giving Tuesday to Australia steps up

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 18th September 2019 -  Giving Tuesday is a trend Australia is yet to jump on board with, but a campaign is out to change that, ramping up calls for charities and businesses to get involved in a bid to see annual giving levels soar.  

Five ways Australian charities are embracing tech to fundraise

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 17th September 2019 -  Technology is improving all the time, something many industries are fully embracing. But where do NFPs sit on this? We find out. 

Communities unite to halt government nuclear push

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 16th September 2019 -  More than 50 community groups have warned the federal government that nuclear energy has no role to play in Australia’s energy future as public submissions to a federal inquiry into nuclear power close. 

Why employment can be a ‘pathway out of disadvantage’

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 11th September 2019 -  While some people dread coming into work every day, for Josh it helps motivate him to get out of bed in the morning.
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