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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Singing to the same tune: Government backs Tune Review recommendations

Wendy Williams, Friday, 28th August 2020 -  NDIS Minister Stuart Robert announces “the most substantial package of reforms to the NDIS since its establishment”

‘We’re experiencing a growing mental health crisis. We need more innovative solutions.’

Wendy Williams, Monday, 24th August 2020 -  Campaigners believe using psychedelic medicines – including magic mushrooms and MDMA – to treat mental illnesses could be life changing.

‘Flexibility and certainty’ – what the charity sector needs from government

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 16th July 2020 -  Fifteen per cent of charities and not for profits said they must retrench staff when JobKeeper ends 

Look how far we’ve come: Impact investing

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 2nd July 2020 -  “Given the opportunity, people from all walks will step forward to do things that put impact at the heart of performance.”

Impact investing over 20 years: A timeline

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 2nd July 2020 -  Over the past two decades Australia’s impact investing sector has gone from a state of uncoordinated innovation to one of marketplace building. We revisit the Pro Bono News archives to reflect on some of the key moments that have got us here.

Look how far we’ve come: Philanthropy

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 4th June 2020 -  “[We] are now starting to really celebrate and acknowledge the importance of private philanthropy. It is a democratic asset... It’s been a game changer.”

Australian philanthropy over 20 years: A timeline

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 4th June 2020 -  A lot can happen in two decades. Here we look back through 20 years of Pro Bono News’ philanthropy coverage and share some of the sector’s key moments.

Look how far we’ve come

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 21st May 2020 -  It can be hard to spot moments of progress in the day to day. But change stands out over decades. As Pro Bono News celebrates its 20th birthday, we launch a series looking at how far the social sector has come since 2000.

Doco of the month: In My Blood It Runs

Doco of the month

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 14th May 2020 -  In My Blood It Runs is a moving portrayal of what it is like as an Aboriginal child growing up in Australia today. Director Maya Newell talks to Wendy Williams about why it was a story that needed telling.

Rapid response vehicle finds post-COVID jobs for young Australians

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 6th May 2020 -  Foundations or individuals can either grant or lend money

Meet Pro Bono News’ first editorial advisory board

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 16th April 2020 -  “The board will play an instrumental role in making sure our news service reflects the real mood of what’s going on in the sector.” 

Impact 25 judges’ choice award winners revealed

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 19th March 2020 -  In light of the COVID-19 circumstances, this year’s 2019 Impact 25 awards night was cancelled… but the congratulations live on
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