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Investing in Strong and Resilient Communities – Recipients Announced

Investing in Strong and Resilient Communities – Recipients Announced

13 December 2024

The Centre for Volunteering is pleased to announce the 29 recipients of the Strong and Resilient Communities Activity (SARC) – Community Support – Small Grants for Volunteer Involving Organisations. Organisations were able to apply for grants ($10,000 – $20,000) for one-off, time limited projects that build volunteer management capability, and help the organisation to support...

New Award puts emergency services volunteers in the spotlight

New Award puts emergency services volunteers in the spotlight

11 December 2024

The work of emergency services volunteers will be recognised and celebrated under a new Emergency Volunteer of the Year Award. The Award is being supported by the NSW Government and delivered as part of the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards which are run by the Centre for Volunteering – the peak body for the...

Former social worker named 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year

Former social worker named 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year

10 December 2024

A former social worker, who now gives all her time to restoring the lives of women impacted by addiction, family violence and trauma, has been named the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year. Kate Cleary has spent much of the past decade establishing a rural charity that has helped dozens of women on a journey...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

2 December 2024

True accessibility is not just about physical access, but also about providing support and consideration throughout the entire journey – Community Wheels NSW This International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024, we recognise the importance of understanding, supporting and empowering people with disabilities. Every day, volunteer leaders and volunteers of all abilities strive to create...

How to Find Us – Accessibility Information

How to Find Us – Accessibility Information

29 November 2024

The Centre for Volunteering can be accessed through its front entrance at 40 Gloucester Street and its rear entrance at 11 Cambridge Street. Situated only minutes from Circular Quay train, light-rail and ferry terminals, the Centre is also within a short distance from Wynyard train and bus stations. Wheelchair access The Centre for Volunteering is...

3 New Resources for Volunteer Leaders | November 2024

3 New Resources for Volunteer Leaders | November 2024

19 November 2024

Discover new resources for volunteer leaders, including the latest reports: #1 Impossible choices: Decisions NSW communities shouldn’t have to make (2024 Report)   The NCOSS Cost of Living in NSW Report (September 2024), Impossible Choices: Decisions NSW communities shouldn’t have to make investigates the impact of rising costs of living on people living in poverty...

Emergency responder named 2024 South Coast Volunteer of the Year

Emergency responder named 2024 South Coast Volunteer of the Year

22 October 2024

Ulladulla SES emergency responder and international volunteer Catherine Craig has been named the South Coast Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to improving and protecting the lives of others across the community. Catherine was recognised today at a special ceremony at Club Sapphire Merimbula as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year...

7 New Resources for Volunteer Leaders | October 2024

7 New Resources for Volunteer Leaders | October 2024

17 October 2024

Discover new resources for volunteer leaders, including the latest reports: #1 Sector Wellbeing Resilience Hub  The Community Well now includes resources for National Safe Work Month that are specifically designed to support safe and healthy not-for-profit workplaces and teams.  The theme for 2024 National Safe Work Month is Mental Health at Work, highlighting the vital...

Wentworth volunteering veteran named 2024 Far West Volunteer of the Year

Wentworth volunteering veteran named 2024 Far West Volunteer of the Year

16 October 2024

Wentworth volunteering veteran Janice White has been named the Far West Volunteer of the Year for 2024 for her work over half a century as community newspaper editor, as a Meals on Wheels and Country Women’s Association (CWA) member, and for her dedication to teaching water safety to the town’s children. Jan was recognised today...

Creating a home for those in need with Twilight Aged Care

Creating a home for those in need with Twilight Aged Care

11 October 2024

Meet Twilight Aged Care Everyone deserves the best quality of care, and that’s what Twilight Aged Care strives for. We interviewed them to learn more: Tell us about your organisation. Twilight Aged Care is a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years of history, deeply embedded in the North Sydney community and the early Australian feminist...

Serving justice for all with Marrickville Legal Centre

Serving justice for all with Marrickville Legal Centre

10 October 2024

Meet Marrickville Legal Centre For disadvantaged members of the community, access to the justice system is made possible by not-for-profits like the Marrickville Legal Centre. We interviewed them to learn more: Tell us about your organisation. Marrickville Legal Centre is a not-for-profit community based legal centre in Sydney’s inner-west. We offer free legal advice and...

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