
The Volunteering NSW State Conference is the primary forum in NSW where leaders and practitioners come together to build knowledge, leadership and best practice in the volunteering sector.
The Conference has been developed for volunteer coordinators and managers in the not-for-profit and community sectors, bringing together experts, academics and industry leaders to allow delegates the opportunity to advance their knowledge, develop skills and grow their networks.
About the 2025 Volunteering NSW State Conference
The theme for this year’s conference, to be held on Thursday 5 June is Protect, Preserve, Progress Volunteering in NSW.
Key focus areas are:
- Leadership Innovation e.g. Changing of the guard
- Online Engagement e.g. social media and AI
- Mental Health and Resilience
- Valuing Volunteering e.g. Recruitment, retention and engagement
The conference will explore how to best manage the significant challenges we face, to build knowledge, leadership and best practice in the volunteering sector.
Call for Abstracts
Call for Abstracts from presenters who wish to share their industry knowledge and experience with delegates are now open.
Call for Abstracts Information Sheet and Submission Template
As a Conference presenter, you will join a network of influential thought leaders to showcase current innovation and future potential within the sector.
Further details will be available in the coming months. For more information or to be added to our database when registrations open, please email our Conference Team on conference@volunteering.com.au.