19 August 2020
Joint policy statement: Addressing the pandemic insurance gap for volunteers Published: 19 August 2020 Volunteering Australia and Justice Connect are calling on all Australian governments to ‘have the back’ of Australia’s volunteer workforce in the COVID-19 crisis by overcoming the pandemic insurance gap. For the full story please click here. Submission to the Select Committee...
11 August 2020
Riverina’s volunteers have stood tall in the face of drought, bushfires and COVID-19 over the past 12 months. We couldn’t be there in person to celebrate their amazing efforts this year, however we sent our thanks virtually for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Riverina Regional Awards ceremony. A Special congratulations to 10 year...
2 August 2020
National Student Volunteer Week (#NSVW20) runs from 10 – 16 August 2020. The week provides an opportunity to promote and celebrate student volunteering. Education providers, volunteer organisations and students across the country are invited to participate in #NSVW20 through a variety of events, activities and campaigns that acknowledge and thank student volunteers and connect young...
7 July 2020
· What does not-for-profit mean? (Cth) · Fundraising foundations and charitable trusts (Cth) · Introduction to charities law (Cth) · Setting up a company limited by guarantee (Cth) · Setting up and governing youth organisations (Cth) · Understanding contracts (Cth) · Consumer guarantees and not-for-profit organisations (Cth) · Unfair contract terms (Cth) · Community organisations...
9 June 2020
Beyond Compliance: Building Respectful and Inclusive Organisations Fay Calderone, Partner, Hall & Wilcox An Innovative model of Volunteering in Homelessness Liz Yeo, CEO, Newtown Neighbourhood Centre and Connie Henson, Managing Director Learning Quest Volunteering Culture: Staying connected with our people Chris Hovey, Manager Volunteer Strategy and Kerrie Pearce Volunteer Strategy Officer, State Emergency Services Hybrid...
16 May 2020
Please join us for this special live musical and storytelling event hosted by Clare Bowditch and Jamila Rizvi to celebrate volunteers across Australia. Help us celebrate volunteering and share what it means to you. Please click here to join the festivities. The second instalment in our National Volunteer Week Broadcasts features Josephine Cafagna and...
16 May 2020
Nominations are open for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards – one of the largest celebrations of volunteering across the country. The awards are an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in every region across NSW. Last year more than 120,000 volunteers from more...
8 May 2020
The Centre for Volunteering is glad to do be able to do our part to help recognise the importance of volunteers and helping within communities. 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards National Volunteer Week kicks off tomorrow. We’re being asked to say thanks virtually to those who give up their time for others via...
15 April 2020
Aussie Broadband customers have raised a staggering $50,000 through the Telco Together Foundation’s Small Change Big Change program. Customers who participate simply add a $1 donation on their bill every month to help those in need. Aussie Broadband joined the program in July last year, and offers it as a simple opt-in choice for new...
14 April 2020
Through IGA Community Chest and associated programs, over $86m has been raised to help local communities. Every day across the country* IGA Community Chest raises funds to support local communities, charities and other worthwhile causes. It could be in response to a major event like floods or bush fires or something as simple as new...
12 April 2020
More than 300 charities and community groups will benefit from a $100 million funding boost aimed at helping vulnerable people get through the coronavirus pandemic. Social Services Minister Anne Ruston on Saturday announced the funding injection, alongside a new National Coordination Group to help lead the Morrison government’s response to emergency relief across Australia. This...
30 March 2020
Resources are available for everyone to use leading up to and during NVW. We encourage all volunteer involving organisations to proudly promote the upcoming celebrations and use the resources widely to help increase the awareness of the vital role volunteers play in our lives. Please right click and choose Save Image as… to download and...