Volunteers are the backbone and the soul of rural and regional communities. This afternoon we came together to say thanks to our amazing volunteers in the Central West at the regional ceremony for the 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year […]
COVID-19 update for Service Providers
Personal protective equipment in the workplace With an increase in the number of positive cases being reported, DCJ has prepared a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) matrix which we thought would be worth sharing with you and your staff as a […]
Thank you Liverpool and Fairfield volunteers!
Communities in Liverpool and Fairfield have had a tough time in recent months. Which is why we were so happy to celebrate local volunteers who do such important work in the region at the online Western Sydney ceremony for the […]
Have your say about COVID-19 rules.
We know that it’s hard for many of your clients to follow the COVID rules. The Department of Communities and Justice wants to understand the barriers for people using our services, and ways we can better assist them to stay […]
COVID-19 JobSaver Payment
If you’re a business, sole trader or not-for-profit organisation in NSW and you’ve been impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions, you may be eligible for the 2021 COVID-19 JobSaver payment. JobSaver will provide cash flow support to impacted businesses to […]
Celebrating remarkable tales of volunteering across Macarthur
Today we heard such remarkable stories of dedication at the South Western Sydney virtual ceremony for the 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to say thank you and cheer volunteering excellence across […]
Celebrating New England volunteers!
It’s been a tough 18 months for everyone in North Western NSW. So, it was wonderful to celebrate with local volunteers today at our virtual New England ceremony for the 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Special congratulations to […]
COVID-19 Aboriginal Community Response Grants Program
The COVID-19 Aboriginal Community Response Grants Program will provide funding to Aboriginal run or controlled groups or organisations. The Program will provide small quick response grants to support Aboriginal communities across NSW to reduce their risk of being exposed to […]
NSW State of Volunteering Report
The Centre for Volunteering, in partnership with the Department of Communities and Justice, is pleased to launch the inaugural New South Wales State of Volunteering report. This in-depth analysis showcases the characteristics of volunteers, volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations. It produces […]
Amazing tales of volunteering in the Illawarra
Lock downs are continuing but that hasn’t stopped the celebrations for the 2021 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards at our special virtual ceremonies. Today we applauded the amazing tales of volunteers in the Illawarra who have been at the […]