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The dos and don'ts of donating — how to give wisely this Christmas

Written by Krystian Seibert, Industry Fellow, Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University of Technology

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Christmas is nearly here, and as we enjoy buying presents for family and friends, it’s also a time when many of us think about donating to charity.

As last summer’s bushfires showed, the devastation caused by natural disasters can lead to an outpouring of generosity.

This Christmas is also different because of the very...

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