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 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...
Justice Advocacy Service volunteer Jenny Bargen has been named the 2024 Sydney City/Eastern Suburbs Volunteer of the Year for her tireless support for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities or cognitive impairments within the justice system. The award was announced today at Paddington RSL as part of the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year...
The 3G network will shortly be switched off in Australia in order to boost capacity and reliability on the 4G and 5G networks. Telstra will switch off its 3G network on 31 August 2024 and Optus on 1 September 2024. TPG Telecom/Vodafone has already switched off its 3G network. This change will impact any device that uses the 3G...
NAIDOC Week 2024 Resources NAIDOC Week 2024 (7 – 14 July) was first organised in 1938 as a protest of the unfair treatment of First Nations Communities. While the journey to reconciliation continues, it is now an annual celebration of the culture, heritage and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. To encourage Culturally...
In proud partnership with Breaking New Ground (BNG), we’ve developed an easy-to-use, online self-assessment tool, empowering you to meet the new National Standards for Volunteer Involvement.
“Volunteering is for All Of Us” Every year, The Centre hosts one of the biggest events for volunteer leaders, drawing hundreds of delegates from across the state to learn, exchange ideas and network amongst their peers. This year, the 2024 Volunteering NSW State Conference was no exception. Attended virtually and in person by almost 250...
Key Events for National Volunteer Week The Centre for Volunteering marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week with the annual National Volunteer Week Forum. Reflecting on the theme Something for Everyone, CEO Gemma Rygate said, “Volunteering should be for anyone who wants to participate, as it carries our communities.” You can read our special report...
New round now open The Project Partnerships Program remains an important element of The Centre’s implementation of the Volunteer Management Activity, and we are seeking to partner with organisations to deliver projects that will break down the barriers to volunteering and build sector-wide capacity. Now in its third year, the program is adopting a refreshed approach, and...
“Something for Everyone” this National Volunteer Week The Centre marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week with the 2024 National Volunteer Week Forum. An annual event held at NSW Parliament House, this year saw dozens of volunteers, volunteer leaders and supporters of the sector come together to celebrate and reflect on the importance of volunteering....
Examples of Inclusive Volunteering Understanding how to be inclusive is a key step for an organisation looking to make a difference. By embracing diversity, you also embrace a wider range of skills, ideas and perspectives, allowing you to increase your community impact. So, what are the steps towards becoming inclusive? These organisations have the answers: 1)...
“Something for Everyone” with National Volunteer Week 2024 It’s National Volunteer Week 2024 and we are excited to celebrate volunteers with our supporters across New South Wales and beyond. We recognise the hard work and good will of volunteers, who are determined to make a difference every day. This year’s theme, “Something for Everyone,” is...