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2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

3 December 2023

2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities The Centre for Volunteering proudly supports the global celebrations for the United Nations’ 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year, the theme of “United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for, with and by persons with disabilities,” speaks to the importance of...

2023 State of Volunteering Report Launch

2023 State of Volunteering Report Launch

28 November 2023

Today the 2023 State of Volunteering Report is released which delves into the status and the economic and social value of volunteering. Significantly, the 2023 NSW State of Volunteering Report, unveiled ahead of International Volunteer Day (5th December), sheds light on volunteering trends within the state. Furthermore, the report’s findings hold transformative potential for the...

Not-for-Profit Sector Development Blueprint

Not-for-Profit Sector Development Blueprint

13 November 2023

Have Your Say on the Future of the Not-for-Profit Sector What matters to you, matters to us. As your peak body for volunteering, we are proactive about advocating for the support you need. That includes the not-for-profit sector, much of which is driven by the dedication and brilliance of its volunteers. In the 2022-23 October...

Community Sector Policy Submission

Community Sector Policy Submission

24 October 2023

Help Inform a Federal Community Sector Policy As your peak body for volunteering, we strive to be one of your strongest advocates. In this role, we have been called on to submit feedback for a Federal Government policy that will impact funding for the community sector across Australia. Volunteering is at the very heart of...

YarnUp 5: Elisa-Jane Prentice

YarnUp 5: Elisa-Jane Prentice

3 August 2023

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.

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