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Designing a new world: Social innovation in a time of disruption

Philippa Butt, Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 -  As crisis mode lifts and we begin to adjust, we have an opportunity to design a new world. To do this, we need protected time and space, deep empathy and collaboration, writes Philippa Butt.
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Aussie charities missing out on government-subsidised COVID-19 loans

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 -  While the loan scheme is being overhauled, sector advocates say it still falls short of what's needed       

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Why not for profits are priceless

Fiona Roberts, Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 -  Not-for-profit organisations have critical strengths that are important to a healthy, resilient community, writes Fiona Roberts, sharing some of the findings from her PhD which looked at the role NFPs play in building community resilience to disaster
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The fight to tell Australia’s truth

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 -  The Victorian state government is setting up the country’s first formal truth telling process for Aboriginal Victorians. We take a look at why that’s so important. 
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Vulnerable groups missing out on COVID-19 support

Luke Michael, Friday, 17th July 2020 -  New research calls for the government to widen its support during the coronavirus crisis
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Additional learning opportunity for those wanting next level success in the disability sector

Contributor, Thursday, 16th July 2020 -  In the wake of unprecedented demand for the first round of the NDIS Success program, the Community Business Bureau (CBB) is now gearing up to offer a second round of the popular webinar series for those who missed out.

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Towers response shows politicians need to be reacquainted with the humble power of soap

Kate Austin, Wednesday, 15th July 2020 -  The pandemic has been a stark reminder that hygiene products are not “nice-to-haves” but “must haves” – yet soap is rarely included in government aid supplied to Australians living in crisis conditions, writes Kate Austin.
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Advocates divided over the return of students with disability to the classroom

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 15th July 2020 -  There are concerns children with disability will not have access to appropriate education supports         
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Push for national COVID-19 response to address rough sleeping

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 15th July 2020 -  Homelessness groups say COVID-19 community transmission could rise if rough sleepers are put back on the street                                                                     
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Charity sector calls for JobSeeker to be raised permanently

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 14th July 2020 -  Anti-poverty advocates say that welfare payments must be raised above the poverty line, following new survey findings 

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