21 July 2019
Along with the new Charter of Aged Care Rights which comes into force on July 1, there will also be new Aged Care Quality Standards. There are eight main areas which are shown in the graphic below. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has produced resources for both providers and ‘consumers’ to help people...
13 June 2019
Some charities will be affected by upcoming reforms to whistleblower protection laws in Australia. Will you be impacted by the upcoming changes? From 1 July 2019, the whistleblower protections in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) will be expanded. It will provide greater protections for whistleblowers who report misconduct about companies and company officers. The reforms,...
13 June 2019
Disability inclusion is not only a fundamental human right, it is “central to the promise” of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the annual conference on the Convention of Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which began on Tuesday. “When we fight to secure those rights, we move our world closer to...
11 June 2019
Justice Connect have release two new free interactive volunteer resources online resources to help you make sure you’re complying with your obligations when recruiting and working with your volunteers. Recruiting Volunteers E-Learning Module The new e-learning module includes interactive activities, instructional videos and realistic scenarios to ensure organisations get the answers to all their questions...
28 May 2019
Volunteering and Settlement in Australia: A Snapshot 65 per cent of new arrivals to Australia volunteered within the first 18 months of their arrival to Australia, to contribute to society, make friends, improve their English or gain local work experience. In the joint report from The Settlement Council of Australia (SCoA) and Volunteering Australia, released...
8 May 2019
Following the publication of the Community Council of Australia’s (CCA) first report in 1916, this second report released last Tuesday starts with a simple question: What kind of Australia do we want to live in? The Community Council for Australia (CCA) has been framing new policy platforms for the future of the Australian charities and...
29 April 2019
Not-for-profit Law has developed a Working with Volunteers app to complement the National Volunteer Guide and the National Volunteer Webinars. This app is designed for use by any incorporated not-for-profit organisation that engages volunteers, or plans to engage volunteers. It provides an overview of the key legal obligations that not-for-profit organisations have towards volunteers. It...
27 April 2019
The Department of Home Affairs defines volunteer work as work that: is unpaid (you can be provided with meals, accommodation or out-of-pocket living expenses) would not otherwise be done by an Australian for pay is short term is incidental to your visit to Australia is done for a not-for-profit organisation benefits the community Volunteer conditions...
27 April 2019
If you are asked be asked questions about your volunteers and tax regarding whether payments to them are part of their assessable income. This article will help you understand how honorariums and reimbursements apply for volunteers and the organisations employing them. Honorariums, reimbursements and allowancesThis page sets out the views of the Commissioner of Taxation...
27 April 2019
The Centre for Volunteering has numerous resources in relation to Volunteer Managers and Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs). We have made available a range of resources on this page. You can read more about the topics listed below: Involving Volunteers Rights and Responsibilities Recruiting Volunteers Retaining Volunteers Due Diligence Volunteer Recognition Volunteer Insurance Volunteers and Centrelink...
26 April 2019
One of the most common questions we’re asked by our members with a role to fill is if there is a difference between internships and volunteer roles? The answer is a resounding yes. The Centre’s Volunteer Referral Service Manager, Avril Samuels, said it is important for member organisations to know the difference between an internship...
14 March 2019
This report focuses on service system issues relating to newly arrived refugee and humanitarian entrants in Australia who have a disability. Executive summary (extract): Due to experiences of conflict, torture and displacement, people from refugee backgrounds are more likely to have a disability than other populations. However, until 2012, people with a disability and/or other...