8 October 2020
The southern inland area of NSW is a vast area, but communities like these are well connected, stronger and healthier thanks to the never-ending support of their volunteers. It has been a torrid year, racked by fires, drought and the pandemic and volunteers have stood tall and kept fighting. We have their stories, and they...
7 October 2020
It’s been tough across the NSW South Coast – but the region and its people are bouncing back thanks to the support of its committed volunteering community. Strong communities come together during tough times to rebuild and volunteers are always there at the core. So it’s timely to recognise this effort. The South Coast regional...
5 October 2020
Hundreds of Australian charities are at risk of losing their registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) for twice failing to submit their Annual Information Statements. The ACNC Commissioner, the Hon Dr Gary Johns, warned more than 300 charities risked losing access to generous Commonwealth charity tax concessions if they failed to report by Monday 16 November 2020. “Each...
2 October 2020
Volunteers from across Newcastle and the Hunter regions stood in the spotlight today for a dollop of thanks and a heap of praise for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards were held virtually this year, but their stories of community spirit and goodwill were very real. Thank you to all the...
1 October 2020
We just love the volunteering spirit that’s on display across every corner of the NSW Central Coast. It’s not unique to the region, but it does make it an extra special place, helping to build a healthier and well-connected community. Today we celebrated the region’s volunteers – young and old and everyone in between –...
30 September 2020
Volunteers from Sydney’s East have helped keep us safe, active, connected and as healthy as could be. They are the life blood of the local community. It was fitting to take the time today to say thank you -virtually speaking – for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. A special mention to our...
29 September 2020
Communities across the wide expanse of the Orana region are connected via the relentless efforts of their volunteers. From emergency services, drought & bushfire relief and healthcare to the sporting fields and the arts – Orana’s volunteers have it all covered. We were honoured to take the time today to send our thanks down the...
28 September 2020
Four social enterprises – Good Cycles, CareerSeekers, Dismantle and Hotel Housekeeping – have received $500,000 in combined funding from Westpac Foundation to help create employment pathways. With an aim to create 1,500 new opportunities over the next two years, the social enterprises will design jobs that support individuals who face barriers to mainstream employment, including...
24 September 2020
It’s been tough for communities across the NSW Central West over the past 12 months – but the regions strong volunteering spirit is always there to help people pull through. It was entirely appropriate for us all to dial in and say thanks at today’s online regional ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the...
18 September 2020
From Maclean to Yamba – and everywhere in between – volunteers have been digging deep to help build a healthy and a well-connected Coffs Coast community. We celebrated those efforts today via our virtual ceremony for the Upper North Coast 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Special congratulations to our award winners; St John...
16 September 2020
The virtual volunteering roadshow rolled in to Sydney’s Upper North Shore today to celebrate kind acts and the spirit of giving for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Congratulations to the nominees, all the amazing volunteers and a special mention to our regional award winners; nineteen year-old volunteer paramedic and cadet leader Brooke...
15 September 2020
They were like an all-star cast of volunteering heroes today at our Western Sydney ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The online celebrations showcased the tremendous impact of volunteering – from across the sporting fields and community events to supporting the elderly and people without a home. We met the young...