Our host Julie Macken passes the mic to JPO's very own Dr Michael Walker to discuss non-government organisations' (NGOs) current struggles regarding the aftermath of COVID-19, the cost of living, diminishing wages, and their harmful effects on civil society and the current volunteer shortage. Dr Walker draws further attention to the burden of compliance and over-reporting that redirects NGO attention away from the true injustices and community issues at hand; prompting Michael's example of a 'tax-return' structure.