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...
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...
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...
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...
Retired Armidale Police Inspector Matt Lynch has been awarded the 2024 New England and Northern Inland Volunteer of the Year, for his commitment and dedication to supporting young people as a mentor, coach, driver and cook with youth support group BackTrack. Matt was recognised today at the Armidale City Bowling Club as part of the...
Barbara Jones from Sutherland has been named the 2024 Southern Sydney Volunteer of the Year for her support of struggling mothers through 3 Bridges Community. With a blend of practical assistance and heartfelt empathy, she helps these women navigate a range of challenges and regain momentum in their lives. Barbara was recognised today at The...
Jamberoo Red Cross President and prolific community leader Barbara Adams has been named the 2024 Illawarra Volunteer of the Year for her significant contributions to countless community groups and causes. Barbara received her Award today at Wollongong City Diggers as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients in other Illawarra regional...
UTS Honours student and human rights advocate Patricia Tolentino from Mount Druitt has been named the 2024 Outer Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year for her exceptional contributions across various community-focused volunteer roles. Patricia was recognised today at St Marys Band Club as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients in...
Meet AusLEAP, the University of Technology (UTS) program connecting international students with volunteer opportunities. Dr Sojen Pradhan is the driving force behind the program, helping participants to make new friends and to build connections. We spoke to Dr Sojen to learn more about AusLEAP and what makes it such a great opportunity for young international...
Teacher and coach Morgan Huxley from Katoomba High School has been named the 2024 Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year for driving the school’s Duke of Edinburgh Awards program over the past 19 years. The program provides opportunities for students from all backgrounds to develop leadership skills while building their confidence in a community setting....
One Meal Northern Beaches community composter David Lye has been named the 2024 Northern Beaches Volunteer of the Year for his work to forge a community compost network, while helping to feed people sleeping rough and in need throughout the region. The award was announced today at Dee Why RSL as part of the 2024...
Tuncurry graffiti buster Ted Bickford has been named the 2024 Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year for his decade’s long dedication to a clean and graffiti free community across the region. Ted received the award today at The Westport Club in Port Macquarie as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards....