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Whale rescue on Tasmania's West Coast leaves lasting mark on volunteers. The rescue effort involved dozens of volunteer rescuers including marine scientists, surf lifesavers and residents of nearby Strahan. 350 whales died in the stranding, but rescue teams saved over 100.
'They were talking to each other': Whale rescuers tell of Tasmanian ordeal
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A week after Australia's biggest whale stranding, one sea-going Strahan local who helped in the massive effort confesses he will never again think of them as "just another fish".SES’ newest recruits come to Spoonville rescue at Edithvale. SES Chelsea Unit Spoonville Volunteers have now been deployed to all Spoonvilles in the area.
Mission Australia’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Report: Youth Survey 2019 was released today.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society is structured around the community, which is formed by strong family and kinship ties. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander respondents to the Youth Survey 2019 were involved in community activities including volunteer work (46.0%).
Read the report: ow.ly/6YQl50BzHT4
Volunteering Australia congratulates Ruth Lewin on her appointment as the next IAVE Chair of the Board of Directors. We look forward to working with you.
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21 Sep 2020IAVE0Announcements Congratulations to the New IAVE Board Chair, Ruth Lewin It is with great pleasure and pride that I announce Ruth Lewin as the next Chair of the IAVE Board of Directors. R...Volunteers wanted for Canberra's annual frog-watching event. The frog census measures the health of frogs and wetlands and helps protect frog species. A great example of the powerful role volunteers play in citizen science projects.
Volunteers wanted for Canberra's annual frog-watching event
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An annual frog-watching event in Canberra has been extended to take place over one month instead of a week due to climate change.
Whale rescue on Tasmania's West Coast leaves lasting mark on volunteers. The rescue effort involved dozens of volunteer rescuers including marine scientists, surf lifesavers and residents of nearby Strahan. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-28/tasmania-whale-rescue-leaves-lasting-mark-on-volunteers/12708188
SES’ newest recruits come to Spoonville rescue. Volunteer spoons have now been deployed to all Spoonvilles in the area. Phil Wall, Chelsea SES, told @ProBonoNews, “We are from the community, for the community, so why wouldn’t we want to look after it?".
https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2020/09/ses-newest-recruits-come-to-spoonville-rescue/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society is structured around the community. A new @MissionAust Youth Report found many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander respondents to the Youth Survey 2019 were involved in community activities including volunteer work (46.0%).
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