Mark Pearce, Monday, 16th May 2022 - National Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to acknowledge freely given effort, but the nature of volunteering is evolving, writes Volunteering Australia CEO Mark Pearce.Every…
Victor Lee, Monday, 28th March 2022 - In a saturated digital landscape, “traditional volunteering” is fading as skilled volunteers meet the technological demands not for profits need to thrive, writes Victor Lee.…
Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 14th September 2021 - “It is time we support volunteers and ensure they are all protected from workplace sexual harassment.” Under new changes to the Sex Discrimination Act, some volunteers and unpaid…
Wendy Williams, Thursday, 24th June 2021 - NFPs are struggling against an increased demand for services, a reduction in donations and a collapse in volunteeringThere’s work to do to ensure the community sector survives,…
David Crosbie, Thursday, 20th May 2021 - Research reveals that volunteering has been smashed by COVID-19. It will not come back on its own, it requires investment, writes David Crosbie, who calls on governments, policy …
Contributor, Thursday, 13th August 2020 - Micah Projects CEO Karyn Walsh shares some thoughts on how COVID-19 has impacted the not-for-profit sector, and what the sector’s leaders need to be thinking about.When talking …
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…
Contributor, Thursday, 2nd April 2020 - There has been a lot of commentary on the potential impacts of coronavirus on health, businesses and the economy, but what does all this mean for Australian charities and the millions…
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 20th January 2020 - New $25 million trust will be permanent and ongoing In the wake of the national bushfire crisis, the Business Council of Australia has launched a multi-million dollar trust to support…
Keith McVilly, Wednesday, 20th November 2019 - New research finds urgent action is needed to maintain the sustainability of volunteer services supporting people with disability and their families, write Professor Keith McVilly…
Contributor, Monday, 2nd September 2019 - Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. It will take more than scientists, meteorologists and activists to address it. Complex, global problems require everyone’s…
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 27th March 2018 - Fewer people in the UK are giving but they are giving more, according to the largest study of giving conducted in the UK.Research carried out by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has…