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Wendy Williams

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Wendy Williams is a journalist specialising in the not-for-profit sector and broader social economy. She has been the editor of Pro Bono News since 2018.

Articles:

Govt Urged to Reconsider Royal Commission for People with Disability

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 6th December 2017 -  A motion calling on the government to “reconsider” and commit to a royal commission into the violence, abuse and neglect of people with disability in institutional and residential settings has received the support of the Senate, leaving people with a disability hopeful the issue will be revisited.

Sector Welcomes ‘Sensible’ DGR Reforms

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 6th December 2017 -  The social sector has welcomed the government’s proposed Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) reforms including a move away from plans to limit environmental advocacy.

Trio of Disability Service Providers Announce Merger

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 5th December 2017 -  A trio of leading disability service providers has joined forces to increase their impact in the lives of people with a disability across Australia and “take advantage” of what the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can offer.

Concerns Over Welfare Remain as Govt Abandons Drug Testing Scheme

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 4th December 2017 -  The federal government’s move to abandon its controversial drug testing scheme will “stop unnecessary harm being inflicted on thousands of Australians” but the welfare bill could “still make life tougher for people already struggling”, according to voices in the social sector.

Australia is a Cohesive Nation But Less Resilient Than a Decade Ago

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 29th November 2017 -  Australians are continuing to embrace immigration and cultural diversity however racism is on the rise and there is a lack of trust in the political system, according to the Scanlon Foundation’s latest Mapping Social Cohesion Report.

One to Watch: Bryce Taylor

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 -  Bryce Taylor is a 22-year-old coach from the Sunshine Coast and the founder of the Remote Coaches Pathways program. He is One to Watch.

‘Need Knowers’ and ‘Makers’ Unite to Create Innovative Assistive Technology

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  People with disability are teaming up with technology specialists to develop creative, low cost solutions for everyday problems in just 72 hours.

Government Called on to Stop the War On Charities

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 27th November 2017 -  A coalition of 25 major Australian charities has united to oppose moves by the federal government to “silence Australians”, prompting Labor to call for a stop on the war on charities.

LGBTQ Philanthropy is Growing Yet Under Attack

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 23rd November 2017 -  LGBTQ philanthropy in Australia should expect to face new battlegrounds after marriage equality is passed, according to US philanthropist, activist and researcher Dr Jason Franklin.

Philanthropist Susan Alberti AC Named Melburnian of the Year

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 21st November 2017 -  High profile philanthropist, fundraiser, businesswoman and football fanatic Dr Susan Alberti AC has been crowned the 2017 Melburnian of the Year.
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