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Look how far we’ve come: Volunteering

Luke Michael, Thursday, 11th June 2020 - “I think that as a sector, we are valuing volunteer contributions more and more… we’re expanding our view and recognising the many diverse ways that people contribute.” …

Volunteering and COVID-19

Adrienne Picone, Wednesday, 20th May 2020 - As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, it is hard not to focus on the current situation and the profound impact it is having on volunteering, writes Adrienne Picone, CEO of Volunteering…

Peak body says payments could undermine Australia’s volunteering culture

Luke Michael, Thursday, 23rd January 2020 - Volunteering Australia says the bushfire crisis has raised important issues about the nature of the nation’s volunteer workforce Australia’s peak volunteering body is warning…

‘Diversity, power, purpose’: Discover new ways of harnessing the power of volunteering

Contributor, Thursday, 28th November 2019 - The National Volunteering Conference 2020 is a not-to-be-missed biennial opportunity to reach out, connect and share ideas with your fellow not-for-profit leaders, managers …

Aussie companies urged to get more employees volunteering

Luke Michael, Friday, 19th July 2019 - The time corporates spend volunteering has not seen significant growth over the past decade despite increasing recognition of the value to employees and businesses, a new report…

Volunteering helps new arrivals develop a sense of belonging in Australia

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th May 2019 - Australia’s refugee and migrant communities are embracing volunteering as a way to combat feelings of isolation, despite many organisations lacking the resources to offer suitable…

Reflecting on the voluntary workforce this National Volunteer Week

Adrienne Picone, Thursday, 23rd May 2019 - To mark National Volunteer Week, Volunteering Australia CEO Adrienne Picone explains the need for improved data collection that includes all forms of volunteering, to gain a better…

Volunteering gets half a million dollar funding boost

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st May 2019 - The volunteering sector has received a pre-election funding gift from the federal government worth almost $500,000. Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher announced half a million…

What volunteering wants: For the voluntary workforce to be valued and invested in

Adrienne Picone, Tuesday, 30th April 2019 - It is time for our political leaders to recognise the varying skills, abilities and value of Australia’s diverse volunteering community and appropriately invest and support this…

Volunteers Speak Out on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st March 2019 - Australian volunteers are feeling unprotected at work because of gaps in the law that leave them vulnerable to sexual harassment, a workplace survey has found. Results from Volunteering…

Predictions for 2019: Volunteering

Adrienne Picone, Thursday, 17th January 2019 - This year marks 30 years since volunteering was formally recognised during National Volunteer Week. It’s time to turn our attention to ensuring the volunteer sector is adequately…

Charities Call to Protect Volunteers Against Sexual Harassment

Luke Michael, Monday, 26th November 2018 - Charities are campaigning to fix gaps in Australian workplace laws that are leaving volunteers vulnerable to sexual harassment.
Justice Connect and Volunteering Australia are…

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