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Bringing volunteering to international students with AusLEAP

Bringing volunteering to international students with AusLEAP

28 August 2024

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...

Katoomba High School Teacher Named 2024 Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year

Katoomba High School Teacher Named 2024 Blue Mountains Volunteer of the Year

27 August 2024

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....

Q&A: The CPD program for Volunteer Leaders

Q&A: The CPD program for Volunteer Leaders

21 August 2024

Alice Anderson PLV was recently recognised as a Professional Leader of Volunteers for her completion of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. Delivered by the National School of Volunteer Management [RTO 90031], the CPD program offers recognition for the professional growth of volunteer leaders. We spoke to Alice to learn more: What is the CPD...

8 New Resources for Volunteer Leaders | August 2024

8 New Resources for Volunteer Leaders | August 2024

21 August 2024

Discover new resources for volunteer leaders, including the latest reports: #1: Make Decisions Real Resources Supported Decision Making is about helping people with a disability make their own decisions with the right support. These free resources have been developed to increase the knowledge and skills of people with an intellectual disability, and the people who...

Gladesville pilot named 2024 North Shore Volunteer of the Year

Gladesville pilot named 2024 North Shore Volunteer of the Year

19 August 2024

Little Wings volunteer pilot Luca Vignando from Gladesville has been named the 2024 North Shore Volunteer of the Year for his role flying critically ill children from rural and regional NSW to major cities for life saving treatment. Luca was recognised today at Norths as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards....

Deniliquin healthcare champion named 2024 Riverina Volunteer of the Year

Deniliquin healthcare champion named 2024 Riverina Volunteer of the Year

15 August 2024

Deniliquin Local Health Advisory volunteer Lourene Liebenberg has been named the 2024 Riverina Volunteer of the Year, for her dedication, enthusiasm and non-stop support for better healthcare services for her local community. The award was presented today at the Wagga Wagga RSL as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Recipients in...

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