25 September 2024
Former social worker and founder of The Farm in Galong, Kate Cleary, has been named the 2024 Central West Volunteer of the Year for her work supporting women impacted by trauma to rebuild their lives. The award was announced today at Orange Ex-Services Club as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards....
25 September 2024
Meet Gift of Bread Not knowing when you’ll have your next meal can be a significant source of stress. Gift of Bread is offering food, free of charge, to some of the most vulnerable people in the community, with a creative upcycling approach. We interviewed Gift of Bread to learn more: Q: Tell us about...
25 September 2024
Meet Street Side Medics People who are vulnerable or experiencing homelessness may have limited access to healthcare. Street Side Medics tackle the issue by providing qualified healthcare to those in need. We interviewed them to learn more: Q: Tell us about your organisation A: We are a not-for-profit, GP-led mobile medical service. Our vision is...
23 September 2024
St John Ambulance first responder and trainer Usha Makkena from Edmondson Park has been named 2024 Western Sydney Volunteer of the year for her critical first aid response and training throughout the community. The award was announced today at the Liverpool Catholic Club as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients...
23 September 2024
Discover new resources for volunteer leaders, including the latest reports: #1: Mapping Economic Disadvantage in New South Wales Report The second Mapping Economic Disadvantage in NSW Report (April 2023) from NCOSS, supported by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) is based on the 2021 Census data. The first report was launched in...
20 September 2024
Hornsby’s women’s justice advocate Margaret McClintock has been awarded the 2024 Upper North Shore Volunteer of the Year for her support for women and girls exiting the justice system to rebuild their lives. Margaret was recognised today at the Hornsby RSL Club as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients in...
18 September 2024
Sleepbus Queanbeyan driver and care taker Glenn Pinnuck has been awarded the 2024 Southern Inland Volunteer of the Year for his tireless work providing comfort and care for people experiencing homelessness throughout the region. Glenn was recognised today at the Goulburn Workers Club for his service to the community as part of the 2024 NSW...
16 September 2024
Conflict is a normal part of any environment. When managed well, conflict can lead to innovation and improvement. If you need assistance handling conflict in the workplace, reach out to The Centre. We can discuss your situation confidentially and, if suitable, connect you with Volantas, a service dedicated to transforming conflicts into opportunities for growth...
12 September 2024
Ryde Community Forum President Anthony Tang has been named the 2024 Central Sydney Volunteer of the Year for his advocacy for multiculturalism and his decades long support for local events and services throughout the region. The award was announced today at Club Parramatta as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients...
11 September 2024
Patient transport volunteer Geoff Bain has been awarded the 2024 Mid-Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year for his tireless work ensuring critically ill children and their families from remote and rural NSW can access life-saving medical facilities. Geoff received his award today at Club Burwood RSL as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the...
10 September 2024
Investing in Strong and Resilient Communities The Australian Government Department of Social Services announced funding for volunteer involving organisations through its Strong and Resilient Communities Activity (SARC) – Community Support – Small Grants for Volunteer Involving Organisations program. Small volunteer involving organisations will be able to apply for grants ($10,000 – $20,000) for one-off, time limited projects...
10 September 2024
Respected Wiradjuri man and Macquarie Fields resident, Uncle Eddie Burge has been named South Western Sydney and Macarthur Volunteer of the Year for his work to transform Curran Public School into a hub of cultural pride. Uncle Eddie was recognised today at the Campbelltown Catholic Club as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the...