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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:

Call to Prevent Charities Becoming ‘Dumping Ground’ for Unusable Goods

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 10th January 2017 -  Charity op-shops and the NSW environment minister are urging the public to help prevent turning charities into a “dumping ground” for unusable goods in the wake of the Christmas period.

Concerns People With Mental Illness Could Fall Through Gap of NDIS

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 9th January 2017 -  The not-for-profit sector is calling for urgent action amid concerns people living with a mental illness could “fall through the gaps” as the National Disability Insurance Scheme absorbs some mental health services.

Welfare Charity Slams ‘Poverty Shaming’

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 9th January 2017 -  Welfare charity Anglicare has condemned recent “poverty shaming” targeting elderly citizens in the wake of changes to the aged pension.

Championing Courageous Leadership

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 9th January 2017 -  Robin McClellan is the CEO of Leadership Western Australia, an independent, not-for-profit organisation that brings together leaders from different sectors to inspire and enhance exemplary leadership. She is this week’s Changemaker.

Disability Sector Joins Calls for a Halt to Centrelink ‘Fiasco’

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 6th January 2017 -  The disability sector has backed calls for the Centrelink debt recovery “fiasco” to be suspended immediately amid concerns about the impact it is having on people with disability.

Sector Disappointed as NDIA Given Corporate Makeover

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 6th January 2017 -  The disability sector has expressed “disappointment” after a number of “corporate heavyweights” have been appointed to lead the National Disability Insurance Scheme in place of those with lived experience.

Going Against the Odds in 2016 – Year in Review

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 22nd December 2016 -  As we come to the end of year there is a growing consensus on social media that 2016 will be entered into the history books as one of the worst years ever. But this year has also brought it’s share of good news as the social sector has rallied to make a difference amidst the chaos. Wendy Williams takes at a look back at the year and what 2016 meant for the not-for-profit sector.

Simplifying Income Recognition for Not-for-Profit Entities

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 21st December 2016 -  Financial reporting for not for profits is set to align more closely with economic reality in a bid to help organisations become more effective in explaining their true circumstances to donors.

More Money Spent on Crime and Punishment

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 20th December 2016 -  Prison costs are “spiralling out of control” as more people are being put behind bars but it is “not making us safer”, according to a new report.

Young People Feel Unsafe in Residential Care

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 19th December 2016 -  The majority of young people in residential care do not feel safe and believe “drastic changes” need to be made to improve their safety, according to a new report.

Changes to Reportable Fringe Benefits

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 19th December 2016 -  Not for profit employees receiving family assistance or youth income support payments are being warned of upcoming changes to reportable fringe benefits.

Historic Class Action Settlement for Workers With Intellectual Disabilities

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 19th December 2016 -  As many as 10,000 workers with intellectual disabilities could be paid compensation in excess of $100 million after the Federal Court approved a historic class action settlement.
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