20 August 2020
Our virtual volunteer celebrations rolled on to Sydney’s North Shore today for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. And we were greeted with so many amazing stories of volunteering success. People like University student Shen Goh, who has been supporting clients at the Asylum Seekers Centre since his high school days, and John...
19 August 2020
Volunteers just keep doing us proud with their unceasing support and unflappable spirit. We were honoured to hear and read so many wonderful volunteering stories today as part of our virtual North West Sydney regional award ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. More than 5,000 young rugby league players across Western...
19 August 2020
Joint policy statement: Addressing the pandemic insurance gap for volunteers Published: 19 August 2020 Volunteering Australia and Justice Connect are calling on all Australian governments to ‘have the back’ of Australia’s volunteer workforce in the COVID-19 crisis by overcoming the pandemic insurance gap. For the full story please click here. Submission to the Select Committee...
11 August 2020
Riverina’s volunteers have stood tall in the face of drought, bushfires and COVID-19 over the past 12 months. We couldn’t be there in person to celebrate their amazing efforts this year, however we sent our thanks virtually for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Riverina Regional Awards ceremony. A Special congratulations to 10 year...
2 August 2020
National Student Volunteer Week (#NSVW20) runs from 10 – 16 August 2020. The week provides an opportunity to promote and celebrate student volunteering. Education providers, volunteer organisations and students across the country are invited to participate in #NSVW20 through a variety of events, activities and campaigns that acknowledge and thank student volunteers and connect young...
7 July 2020
· What does not-for-profit mean? (Cth) · Fundraising foundations and charitable trusts (Cth) · Introduction to charities law (Cth) · Setting up a company limited by guarantee (Cth) · Setting up and governing youth organisations (Cth) · Understanding contracts (Cth) · Consumer guarantees and not-for-profit organisations (Cth) · Unfair contract terms (Cth) · Community organisations...
9 June 2020
Beyond Compliance: Building Respectful and Inclusive Organisations Fay Calderone, Partner, Hall & Wilcox An Innovative model of Volunteering in Homelessness Liz Yeo, CEO, Newtown Neighbourhood Centre and Connie Henson, Managing Director Learning Quest Volunteering Culture: Staying connected with our people Chris Hovey, Manager Volunteer Strategy and Kerrie Pearce Volunteer Strategy Officer, State Emergency Services Hybrid...
16 May 2020
The second instalment in our National Volunteer Week Broadcasts features Josephine Cafagna and Craig Foster, former Socceroo Captain and architect of the #PlayforLives campaign Please join us for this special live musical and storytelling event hosted by Clare Bowditch and Jamila Rizvi to celebrate volunteers across Australia. Help us celebrate volunteering and share what...
16 May 2020
Nominations are open for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards – one of the largest celebrations of volunteering across the country. The awards are an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in every region across NSW. Last year more than 120,000 volunteers from more...
8 May 2020
The Centre for Volunteering is glad to do be able to do our part to help recognise the importance of volunteers and helping within communities. 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards National Volunteer Week kicks off tomorrow. We’re being asked to say thanks virtually to those who give up their time for others via...
15 April 2020
Aussie Broadband customers have raised a staggering $50,000 through the Telco Together Foundation’s Small Change Big Change program. Customers who participate simply add a $1 donation on their bill every month to help those in need. Aussie Broadband joined the program in July last year, and offers it as a simple opt-in choice for new...
14 April 2020
Through IGA Community Chest and associated programs, over $86m has been raised to help local communities. Every day across the country* IGA Community Chest raises funds to support local communities, charities and other worthwhile causes. It could be in response to a major event like floods or bush fires or something as simple as new...