News and Events

17 March 2026

"A great opportunity to fill in knowledge gaps." The Certificate IV in Coordination of Volunteer Programs (CHC44015) receives glowing praise in this new testimonial.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

28 November 2022

The 2023 program includes two full days of interactive workshops, plenary sessions and opportunities to network.