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Important Update – National Volunteering Conference
Following official advice from the Australian Government, the National Volunteering Conference 2020 was not held as planned on 18 – 20 March 2020. The Conference’s Governance Committee continue to meet to investigate further options for the Conference.
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Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2020 is now open. The Youth Survey is the largest online survey of its kind in Australia and provides an important annual snapshot into the experiences and views of young people aged 15-19.
In this rapidly changing world, young voices matter. Now more than ever, Mission Australia need to hear from young people about the issues that are affecting them. It’s important that young people still have meaningful opportunities like the Youth Survey to share their thoughts, concerns and aspirations to shape policy and service changes that are important to them.
Share your voice at missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey #YouthSurvey2020.
Young Australians urged to make their voices heard | PBA
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, youth advocates say the voices of young people are more important than everOur Supporting Partner and Approved Insurance Provider Aon Australia provide their insight and perspective in relation to COVID-19. Access a free webinar and articles at: aoninsights.com.au/category/topics/environmental-political/covid-19/
This #WorldHealthDay we are inspired by all those health care workers on the frontlines of the fight against the #COVID19Pandemic. We also thank all those assisting in the fight #ByVolunteering. You are all doing extraordinary work. #thankyou
Volunteering Australia welcomes the Government’s recognition of the invaluable work being undertaken by 1.3 million Australian charity workers. Registered charities will now need to record only a 15 per cent decline in revenue to access the JobKeeper subsidy.
Charity workers receive JobKeeper boost
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Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announces that more charity workers will have access to the JobKeeper wage subsidy as eligibility rules are relaxed for the sector.Can you help a neighbour? You can still practise social distancing while offering support and encouragement to neighbours. A friendly wave over the fence or offering to pick up some groceries can make all the difference.You can still practise social distancing while offering support and encouragement to neighbours. A friendly wave over the fence or offering to pick up some groceries can make all the difference. More ideas: www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/how-to-protect-your...
Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2020 is now open. Now more than ever, @MissionAust need to hear from young people aged 15-19 about the issues that are affecting them.
Share your voice at: http://missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey #YouthSurvey2020
https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2020/04/young-australians-urged-to-make-their-voices-heard/
Upcoming IAVE webinars on #COVID19 & the Global Volunteer Community: Building Resilience, Impact on the SDGs and more... - https://mailchi.mp/e90cb2b74eb8/iave-covid19-webinars-920889
Charities registered with the ACNC will be eligible for the JobKeeper subsidy if they estimate their turnover has fallen or will likely fall by 15 per cent or more relative to a comparable period. Self assessed - then audited.
https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-04/JobKeeper_frequently_asked_questions_0.pdf
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