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

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Federal Government to Overhaul of ‘Punitive’ and ‘Outdated’ Jobseeker Program

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 17th December 2018 -  An independent panel has found the federal government’s jobseeker program, Jobactive, to be punitive and digitally outdated, sparking a government commitment to overhaul the program.   

Embracing the Power of People

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 17th December 2018 -  Shen Narayanasamy is a lawyer and human rights campaign director at GetUp!, fighting fiercely in board rooms, Parliament and the streets, for a better, and fairer future. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Simulation of Welfare System Reveals Raising Newstart Would Reduce Poverty Gap

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 13th December 2018 -  Raising Newstart by around $300 per fortnight and the Age Pension by $11, while other welfare payments are cut, would reduce the poverty gap by 11 per cent, according to new analysis.

What Impact Will Your Gift Have This Christmas?

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Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 13th December 2018 -  Australians are expected to spend over $50 billion in the lead up to Christmas, and while gifts are a great way to show appreciation for your loved ones, the charity and B-Corp sectors are encouraging shoppers to think creatively in their gift giving this year.

What’s Your Fundraising New Year’s Resolution?

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 13th December 2018 -  FrontStream offers some tips for those looking to get their fundraising in better shape next year.

Philanthropic Scholarship to Boost Indigenous University Students

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 11th December 2018 -  Monash University and Gandel Philanthropy have partnered to support the next generation of Indigenous change agents, as part of the largest philanthropic fundraising campaigns in the history of the university.

Re-Branded Yes Campaign Turns Up Heat on Anti-Discrimination Fight

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Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 11th December 2018 -  The passing of marriage equality in Australia marked a turning point for LGBTIQ+ people, but one year on, a new legal advocacy group are committing to end discrimination of students in religious schools.  

NDIS Service Providers Cautious Over Complex Needs Pricing Shake-Up

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 10th December 2018 -  A pricing-arrangement shake up for National Disability Insurance Scheme service providers working with people with complex needs has been met with caution by some providers who say all the details haven't been made clear.

Unlocking Remote Australia

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Maggie Coggan, Monday, 10th December 2018 -  John Burn is head of Many Rivers, a not for profit which works with small business owners in some of the most remote parts of Australia, helping them overcome barriers and showing the rest of Australia what they have to offer. He is this week’s Changemaker.  

Show Your Gratitude This Christmas and Stay on Your Donors’ Nice List

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 6th December 2018 -  The Christmas season provides the perfect opportunity to acknowledge and thank loyal contributors for their support over the year, writes Dr Steve Francis, managing director of FrontStream Asia Pacific.

Glyn Davis Confirmed as New Head of the Ramsay Foundation

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Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 5th December 2018 -  Former chancellor of Melbourne University, Glyn Davis, has been announced as the new head of the $3.6 billion Ramsay Foundation, in a move welcomed by the philanthropic and community sectors.
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