Maintaining your health and well-being during change Humans are amazingly resilient. We are consistently changing and yet some people cope with change much better than others. Why is it that some sail through change easily and unscathed and other don’t? […]
Meet the Speakers: Dr Rebekah Grace and Grainne O’Loughlin: Volunteer Family Connect study
Volunteer Family Connect: Structured Social Support for Vulnerable Families with Young Children This presentation reports the results from an Australian study that examined the effectiveness of Volunteer Family Connect, a structured social support early intervention program for families with young […]
Meet the Speakers: Amy Williams – Not-for-Profit Law, Justice Connect
Amy will be presenting two workshops at the Conference: “We’re all in this together – workers in community organisations and the laws that govern them” and ” Duty calls – Board responsibilities and stewardship”. Presentation Title: We’re all in this […]
2018 Volunteer Management Progress Report
Learn about Volunteer Management Trends for 2018 and download 2018 Volunteer Management Progress Report now. WHO took the survey? More than 1,200 leaders of volunteers participated. They represent all kinds and sizes of organisations and causes including nonprofits, government agencies, […]
2016 Excellence in Volunteer Management Award State Finalists Announced!
The finalists for Excellence in Volunteer Management have been narrowed to three. They are: Royal Rehab Volunteer Services UTS Shopfront, The University of Technology, Sydney Judith Beeny, Cerebral Palsy Alliance The winner will be revealed at the 2016 NSW Volunteer […]
Member Spotlight – Cerebal Palsy Alliance
This month, we caught up with Diana Piper from Cerebral Palsy Alliance to learn more about the organisation & their volunteer program! 1. What is the Cerebral Palsy Alliance? Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) provides high-quality family-centred therapies, life […]
Voluntas Conflict Resolution
Conflict is more commonplace than you think. But it can be resolved with the help of Voluntas! There are various situations in which conflict can arise when you’re volunteering. If you need help dealing with conflict in the workplace you […]
Interview with Mark Rushton – 2015 NSW Volunteer of the Year
How has the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards impacted winner, Mark Rushton On the cricket field, Mark Rushton stands out for his enthusiasm for his young players. Mark’s wheelchair is the least noticeable part of his busy life. Running […]
NSW Volunteering Strategy 2016 – 2020
What does the new strategy encompass? On May 9 Minister for Disability Services, and the Minister for Ageing, John Ajaka launched the NSW Volunteering Strategy for 2016 – 2020. It builds on the original strategy that was developed in 2012. […]
Member Spotlight – Riding for the Disabled NSW
This month, we shine the light on Riding for the Disabled NSW Tall Timbers Centre?and spoke to their administrator, Kerry Souter, about their organisation. What does Riding for the Disabled NSW (RDANSW) do? RDANSW Tall Timbers Centre provides therapeutic and […]