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....
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.
12 Grants Open Now If you are tight on budget or looking for more support, we at The Centre are here to help with monthly guides on grants open now. Check out this month’s funding opportunities to make your initiative in the community in a reality. Grants Open Now Arts and Culture Regional Arts Touring:...
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,...
5 Grants for Not-for-Profit Organisations Getting funding for the projects that matter can take time. At The Centre for Volunteering, we’re here to make things easier by finding those opportunities for you, so you can focus on making a difference. Check out this month’s open grants for not-for-profit organisations: It can be difficult to know where...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2023 NSW Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award Winner: Gold Committee Co-Chairs, with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. Biography Linda and Josh Penn both lead busy lives, respectively managing a national retailing organisation and taking care of a young family and self-owned business. Yet, for the past...