The Centre for Social (CSI) Impact has produced a series of evidence-based briefing papers on a selection of policy priorities. The papers draw on our recent evidence-base and aim to resource and contribute to discussion and debate in the lead […]
NDIS: Guide for understanding employment supports
A new resource for participants called Guide for understanding employment supports has recently been published on the NDIS website. There is also an Easy Read format of the guide available. The Guide is organised into seven (7) areas and has been created to help […]
Natural Disaster Resources for Community Groups
Services Australia has released an eKit to help community groups support people affected by natural disasters. It includes information on financial support and mobile services, and it’s available in 20 languages.
Youth Volunteering
The Centre for Volunteering is committed to promoting Youth Volunteering in NSW. The advice in this FAQ document is of a general nature only. There may be specific considerations for each organisation and sector. Always seeks legal or professional advice […]
COVID-19 Emergency Volunteering
Volunteering can provide vital support to people in the community who are impacted in an emergency – that’s why we’ve launched a new emergency volunteering website for volunteers to submit their interest in assisting during emergencies in New South Wales. […]
Organisations – Register for Volunteer National Police Checks
Introduction The NSW Police Force provides a service to Organisations to become registered and conduct National Police Checks through their secure online portal. The Secure Online Portal offers registered Organisation’s access to a $15 (GST FREE) volunteer check. National Police […]
The X-Change Video Library
Are you working in the social sector and feeling like you need 100 arms and legs to get it all done? Are you wishing you could find answers quickly, on any topic – for your organisation? What questions are on […]
Western Sydney Launches Heatwave Toolkit for Organisations
Heatwaves are responsible for more Australian deaths than bushfires, floods and storms combined, yet we don’t always take heat as seriously as we should. Heat and can also disrupt critical infrastructure such as energy, transport and telecommunications. With funding from […]
NSW State of Volunteering Report
The Centre for Volunteering, in partnership with the Department of Communities and Justice, is pleased to launch the inaugural New South Wales State of Volunteering report. This in-depth analysis showcases the characteristics of volunteers, volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations. It produces […]
Volunteering While Under Stay at Home Order
What do the current Stay At Home Restrictions mean for volunteering? Public Health (COVID-19 Temporary Movement and Gathering Restrictions) Order 2021 and Public Health (COVID-19 Temporary Movement and Gathering Restrictions) Amendment (No 4) Order 2021 “The Order also imposes additional […]