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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.
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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.” 

Survey Reveals Australian Attitudes to Torture in Conflict

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 6th December 2016 -  A new survey by international aid agency Red Cross shows that the majority of Australians oppose torture in war but many don’t know that torturing a soldier for information is wrong, while some think it is acceptable.

Indigenous Advocate Named 2016 Telstra Business Woman of the Year

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 22nd November 2016 -  Indigenous advocate and the CEO of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women's Council in the Northern Territory, Andrea Mason, has been named the 2016 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year.

Aussies Say Yes to Multiculturalism, Marriage Equality But No To Politics

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 22nd November 2016 -  Australians have a low level of trust in government and are increasingly politically disengaged, but remain highly cohesive, showing wide support for multiculturalism, immigration and marriage equality, according to a new report by the Scanlon Founda

NFP Collaboration Needed to Assist Migrant Women

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 3rd November 2016 -  The not-for-profit sector needs to work more collaboratively to address the significant challenges faced by migrant women in Australia, according to social sector leader and CEO of Settlement Services International Violet Roumeliotis.

People on Low Incomes Struggle to Stay ‘Connected’

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 3rd November 2016 -  A major report into telecommunications affordability by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) and the South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) has found that people on low incomes are missing out.

Low-Skilled Workers Being Excluded from Workforce

Lina Caneva, Monday, 31st October 2016 -  Low-skilled workers are increasingly being excluded from the workforce, according to a major not-for-profit report which shows there is only one job advertised for every two low-skilled job seekers.

Rural Training Pathways Needed for Nurses and Allied Health

Lina Caneva, Monday, 24th October 2016 -  Better training pathways and promotion are needed to convince more nurses and allied health professionals to go rural, according to a new not-for-profit study.
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