News and Events

Make your volunteering count in the 2026 Census

Make your volunteering count in the 2026 Census

23 July 2026

The 2026 Census is just around the corner. Since the last Census, Volunteer Coordinator has been recognised as an occupation. If your role involves leading, coordinating or managing volunteers, please consider entering Volunteer Coordinator as your occupation.

Meet CBAA – Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

Meet CBAA – Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

29 April 2026

Tell us about the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). What is your mission? The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is the peak body for community broadcasters. We support and champion the sector across Australia. Our mission is to build strong, sustainable community broadcasters, across both radio and television, by providing essential services, advocacy...

Molly Croft, 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year, with Minister Jodie Harrison MP. Photo credit: Salty Dingo Media

Nominations Open for 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

11 February 2026

Nominations for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open, with family, friends and work mates urged to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state. The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in...

2025 NSW State of Volunteering Report

2025 NSW State of Volunteering Report

10 November 2025

The 2025 New South Wales State of Volunteering Report is an important piece of ongoing research for the volunteering sector in NSW. Commissioned by The Centre for Volunteering with funding support from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, the report presents a detailed examination of the characteristics of volunteers and volunteer management in NSW. It explores the...

Meet Byron Community Centre

Meet Byron Community Centre

11 June 2025

Byron Community Centre is a charity dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of the local community. It provides essential support services, cultural programs, and social initiatives that respond directly to the needs of Byron Shire.

Investing in Strong and Resilient Communities – Recipients Announced

Investing in Strong and Resilient Communities – Recipients Announced

13 December 2024

The Centre for Volunteering is pleased to announce the 29 recipients of the Strong and Resilient Communities Activity (SARC) – Community Support – Small Grants for Volunteer Involving Organisations. Organisations were able to apply for grants ($10,000 – $20,000) for one-off, time limited projects that build volunteer management capability, and help the organisation to support...

2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Anthia Kollaras

2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year

7 December 2023

2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year: Anthia Kollaras, Waverley Woollahra SES. Biography The NSW State Emergency Services (SES) provide crucial, sometimes lifesaving support for communities affected by incidents and disasters across the state. Anthia started with the NSW SES in August 2009 and...

2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year

2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year

7 December 2023

2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year: Bear Cottage Volunteer Team. Biography The Bear Cottage Children’s Hospice provides care to children and families on respite. On any given day, the workers are supported by a team of up to 10 volunteers, who dedicate their...

2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year and exemplar of youth volunteering, Rebecca Ju

2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year

7 December 2023

2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year Announced Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Ju, who volunteers with her high school, Willoughby Council’s Youth Advisory Group, Amnesty International Australia, and the United Nations Association of Australia. Biography Rebecca Ju has extensive volunteering experience, taking on roles in leadership, marketing, community...

Close