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The Australian government is offering up to $1 million over the next five years for community projects that help those in need, including those dealing with homelessness, mental health issues, and bullying, the BBC reports.
The money will be doled out through the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing's FutureSteps program, which aims to "directly increase the supply of accommodation with support services that will assist individuals or families experiencing homelessness or housing stress," reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
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William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan of Dowser write about the social entrepreneurs slowly and steadily dirsupting the world of philanthropy. According to Forbes, philanthropy disruptors are those that believe “no one company is so vital that it can’t be replaced and no single business model too perfect to upend.”