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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:

Women Living in Poverty Celebrated as Entrepreneurs

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 22nd August 2016 -  The entrepreneurship of hundreds of thousands of women living in poverty has been celebrated as part of World Entrepreneurs’ Day.

Making Charity Cool

Changemaker

Wendy Williams, Monday, 22nd August 2016 -  Stephanie Lorenzo was just 22 when she founded PROJECT FUTURES, a Sydney-based Not for Profit with a mission to end human trafficking and slavery by empowering individuals to take action in their communities. Lorenzo is this week’s Changemaker.

Gender Pay Gap Narrows Year On Year

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Wendy Williams, Friday, 19th August 2016 -  The gender pay gap in Australia has narrowed slightly year on year, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

NFPs Call for Humane Resettlement of Manus Asylum Seekers

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 18th August 2016 -  Not for Profits are calling on the Australian Government to resettle refugees and asylum seekers in a “humane and sustainable way” in the wake of news that an agreement has been made to close the Manus Island detention centre.

UQ Gets $8M Gift for the Arts

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Wendy Williams, Thursday, 18th August 2016 -  A Brisbane philanthropist has donated $8 million in what is being hailed the biggest ever donation dedicated to the arts in Queensland.

ACTU Speaks Out in Opposition to Plebiscite

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 17th August 2016 -  The Australian Council of Trade Unions has spoken out in favour of same sex marriage for the first time, calling on the prime minister to hold a free parliamentary vote.

Manus Island Detention Centre To Close

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 17th August 2016 -  Manus Island detention centre is set to close as Australia and Papua New Guinea have reportedly reached an agreement.

Disability Orgs Condemn Treatment of Student ‘Locked in a Cage’

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Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 17th August 2016 -  National disability organisations have condemned the treatment of a student who was allegedly “locked in a cage” and have called on the government to establish a royal commission.

Supporting Young People to Fight for Equality

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 16th August 2016 -  Young people need to be empowered to fight for their equality, according to a new report from global charity Oxfam.

Thieves Steal Bike From Lone Aussie Rider

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Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 16th August 2016 -  The self-named Lone Aussie Rider who is cycling around Australia in a bid to raise money and awareness for mental health charity beyondblue has had his bike stolen.

The Benefits of Volunteering Felt More Keenly After 40

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 15th August 2016 -  Volunteering when you are middle aged or elderly can boost your mental and emotional well being, according to a new UK study.

AFL Offers Traineeships to Help Young Muslims

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Wendy Williams, Monday, 15th August 2016 -  Australia’s largest Not for Profit, the AFL, is offering 10 traineeships to help assist Muslim young people make the step into employment.
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