Family & Community Services have launched this program for organisations to create programs that foster social inclusion for seniors. Activities must help older people connect with each other through online engagement or other ways. These grants aim to combat social […]
COVID-19 Resources
. Engaging Volunteers during COVID-19 for VIOs COVID-19 Position Paper 1 – Volunteering and National Policy Settings COVID-19 Position Paper 2 – Safeguarding Volunteers and Volunteer Involving Organisations General advice on how to protect staff, volunteers and the people you […]
$250,000 COVID-19 Research Grant announced
In response to COVID-19, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has announced a $250,000 grant to Alfred Health’s Department of Infectious Diseases located at Alfred Hospital. The grant will support research to understand the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable people in communities […]
National Volunteer Week: update
The Centre for Volunteering is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation. At this uncertain time we feel that it is more important than ever to recognise and acknowledge Australia’s volunteers. National Volunteer Week 2020 will be held as scheduled on […]
Important notice about COVID-19 for our members and stakeholders
The Centre for Volunteering (The Centre) is committed to supporting our members and stakeholders in assisting to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease by providing information to members, employees and volunteering communities at large about the ways to […]
Feed Appeal Community Grants Now Open
The Feed Appeal grants program is state based and supports community charities that deliver food relief programs. Applications for the 2020 Feed Appeal grants program – run by NFP FoodShare – have been brought forward in light of COVID-19. Applications […]
Residential Aged Care Grants
The Federal Health Department is now accepting applications for residential aged care grants from its business improvement fund for residential aged care. Small to medium-sized providers with limited access to other financial support (or facing significant financial pressures which may […]
YouthWrite Writing Competition: Open for Submissions
Get writing for Youth Week 2020 and win great prizes! City of Parramatta Libraries in partnership with WestWords invite young people 12-25 years old to write a 400-600 word opinion piece on one of the following topics: climate change; mental […]
Community Energy Efficiency & Solar Grants
The Australian Government has launched the Energy Efficient Communities Program with the objective of supporting community organisations across Australia. reduce greenhouse gas emissions The funds should be used to improve energy efficient practices and increase the uptake of energy efficient […]
Australian Philanthropy Unites in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
Australian Communities Foundation & Philanthropy Australia Launch Partnership to Support Co-ordinated COVID-19 Response Australian Communities Foundation and peak body Philanthropy Australia have launched the COVID-19 National Funding Platform to support a coordinated philanthropic funding response to the escalating crisis. Non-profit […]