20 May 2024
“Something for Everyone” with National Volunteer Week 2024 It’s National Volunteer Week 2024 and we are excited to celebrate volunteers with our supporters across New South Wales and beyond. We recognise the hard work and good will of volunteers, who are determined to make a difference every day. This year’s theme, “Something for Everyone,” is...
22 April 2024
New Reporting Requirements for NFPs Who Self-Assess as Income Tax Exempt The new reporting requirements specifically impact NFPs with an active Australian Business Number that self-assess as income tax exempt. This includes social clubs, sporting and recreational organisations, professional trade groups and other non-charitable NFPs. The new measure does not impact ACNC-registered charities, government entities,...
26 February 2024
About the National Standards Refresh The National Standards are a best practice framework to guide volunteer involvement. Informed by a sector wide consultation process conducted across each state and territory in 2023, the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement have been refreshed to ensure they are contemporary and inclusive of the diversity of volunteering and volunteers....
21 February 2024
As part of this discussion, Elisa-Jane describes her profound connection to Country and Culture, the power of Kinship bonds, and offers sage advice to anyone thinking about approaching Community.
9 February 2024
INVOLVE is made for coordinators, managers, and administrators to track, plan, and seamlessly mobilise your volunteers in one easy to use, flexible platform.
30 January 2024
Update to Renewing Working With Children Checks For volunteer-involving organsations and volunteers, the Office of the Children’s Guardian has now updated the process for renewing Working With Children Checks (WWCC) to include online applications. If you are due for renewal, you will receive an email three months in advance. When renewing Working With Children Checks,...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year, Leanne Hillman Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year: Leanne Hillman, Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support (VWCCS). As well as providing support and companionship to vulnerable victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system, Leanne has played a pivotal role in the operations and expansion...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year: Leanne Hillman, Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support. Biography Victims and Witnesses of Crime Court Support provide assistance to vulnerable community members as they engage with the criminal justice system. The formality of the court environment,...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year: Anthia Kollaras, Waverley Woollahra SES. Biography The NSW State Emergency Services (SES) provide crucial, sometimes lifesaving support for communities affected by incidents and disasters across the state. Anthia started with the NSW SES in August 2009 and...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Volunteer Leader of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Volunteer Leader of the Year: Raise Foundation Volunteer Engagement Team. Biography The Raise Foundation supports communities through youth mentorship services, as part of an early intervention initiative for young people at risk of poor wellbeing or disengagement. The Volunteer Engagement Team ensures...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year: Bear Cottage Volunteer Team. Biography The Bear Cottage Children’s Hospice provides care to children and families on respite. On any given day, the workers are supported by a team of up to 10 volunteers, who dedicate their...
7 December 2023
2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Ju, who volunteers with her high school, Willoughby Council’s Youth Advisory Group, Amnesty International Australia, and the United Nations Association of Australia. Biography Rebecca Ju has extensive volunteering experience, taking on roles in leadership, marketing, community...