MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD

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.

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‘Helping a Sister’ Restore Dignity

Spotlight

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 1st November 2017 -  An idea like Gift Box Organic – a tampon subscription service with a mission to ensure that no woman has to go without sanitary care – is not hard to get behind, writes Wendy Williams in this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.

One to Watch: Daniel Smith

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 31st October 2017 -  Daniel Smith is the founder of Clean Coast Collective, a not-for-profit lifestyle brand committed to cleaning up the ocean. He is one to watch.

Measuring Social Impact Proves Pivotal for First Animal Org to Quantify Social Worth

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 31st October 2017 -  Measuring social impact is “essential” for sustainable not for profit organisations which want to stay ahead, according to the CEO of Lort Smith which is believed to be one of the first organisations which works with animals to formally assess its broader social impact.

Annual Report Reveals ACNC Taking Proactive Approach to Compliance

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 30th October 2017 -  The national charity regulator is taking a more proactive approach to compliance, according to its latest annual report which reveals it addressed more public concerns about charities in the last year than ever before.

One to Watch: Laura Hart

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 24th October 2017 -  Laura Hart is the founder of Improv Comedy for Young People with Anxiety. She is One to Watch.

Australia Warned Not to Follow NZ Welfare Reform

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 23rd October 2017 -  Australia must be careful not to follow in New Zealand’s footsteps when it comes to welfare reform, an international advocate has warned.

Shining a Light on Faith-Based Governance

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 20th October 2017 -  The governance challenges facing faith-based organisations are coming under scrutiny in an upcoming conference set to coincide with the delivery of the report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Young Changemakers Reach for the Stars

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 20th October 2017 -  A NASA astronaut has been giving advice to the next generation of ​Australian changemakers at a celebration recognising ​young​ trailblazers ​who​ ​are​ ​leading​ ​and​ ​creating​ ​social​ ​change​ ​in communities,​ ​industry​ ​and​ ​public​ ​life,​ ​across​ this ​country​ ​and​ ​beyond.

New Authority to Oversee Fundraising Code

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 19th October 2017 -  A new independent authority has been established to help raise the bar for fundraisers around best practice and ethical conduct.

Research Shows Vulnerable Australians Caught in Vicious Debt Cycle

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 18th October 2017 -  Vulnerable Australians are “drowning in debt” struggling to overcome financial woes that are being magnified by attempts to manage the issues via increased debt and gambling, according to new research.

One to Watch: Adam Jahnke

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 17th October 2017 -  Adam Jahnke is the co-founder and CEO of Umps Health which uses smart technology to support older people and their care providers. He is One to Watch.
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