19 June 2024
“Volunteering is for All Of Us” Every year, The Centre hosts one of the biggest events for volunteer leaders, drawing hundreds of delegates from across the state to learn, exchange ideas and network amongst their peers. This year, the 2024 Volunteering NSW State Conference was no exception. Attended virtually and in person by almost 250...
13 June 2024
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.
27 May 2024
Key Events for National Volunteer Week The Centre for Volunteering marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week with the annual National Volunteer Week Forum. Reflecting on the theme Something for Everyone, CEO Gemma Rygate said, “Volunteering should be for anyone who wants to participate, as it carries our communities.” You can read our special report...
27 May 2024
New round now open The Project Partnerships Program remains an important element of The Centre’s implementation of the Volunteer Management Activity, and we are seeking to partner with organisations to deliver projects that will break down the barriers to volunteering and build sector-wide capacity. Now in its third year, the program is adopting a refreshed approach, and...
21 May 2024
“Something for Everyone” this National Volunteer Week The Centre marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week with the 2024 National Volunteer Week Forum. An annual event held at NSW Parliament House, this year saw dozens of volunteers, volunteer leaders and supporters of the sector come together to celebrate and reflect on the importance of volunteering....
20 May 2024
Examples of Inclusive Volunteering Understanding how to be inclusive is a key step for an organisation looking to make a difference. By embracing diversity, you also embrace a wider range of skills, ideas and perspectives, allowing you to increase your community impact. So, what are the steps towards becoming inclusive? These organisations have the answers: 1)...
20 May 2024
“Something for Everyone” with National Volunteer Week 2024 It’s National Volunteer Week 2024 and we are excited to celebrate volunteers with our supporters across New South Wales and beyond. We recognise the hard work and good will of volunteers, who are determined to make a difference every day. This year’s theme, “Something for Everyone,” is...
22 April 2024
New Reporting Requirements for NFPs Who Self-Assess as Income Tax Exempt The new reporting requirements specifically impact NFPs with an active Australian Business Number that self-assess as income tax exempt. This includes social clubs, sporting and recreational organisations, professional trade groups and other non-charitable NFPs. The new measure does not impact ACNC-registered charities, government entities,...
26 February 2024
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....
21 February 2024
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.
30 January 2024
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,...
7 December 2023
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...