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News Articles

Our News page is a listing of all the news and updates provided by Volunteering Australia

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December 5, 2025

Happy International Volunteer Day

On International Volunteer Day, we pause to honour the millions of people across Australia who give their time, energy, and compassion in service of

Category iconNews,  News Homepage,  Uncategorized

November 28, 2025

NVW 2026 Theme Announcement

We are celebrating National Volunteer Week 2026 with the theme Your Year to Volunteer. This theme honours the contributions of volunteers and

Category iconHome - 1st Level,  News,  News Homepage,  Uncategorized Tag iconNational Volunteer Week,  NVW2026

November 20, 2025

2024-2025 Annual Report

Volunteering Australia held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 12 November 2025. A key outcome of the AGM included the endorsement of

Category iconNews,  News Homepage Tag iconannual report 2024-2025

November 19, 2025

International Volunteer Day 2025 theme

The theme for International Volunteer Day 2025 has been announced as “Every Contribution Matters”, a global reminder that every act of volunteering,

Category iconNews,  News Homepage

November 11, 2025

2026 National Volunteering Conference

Volunteering Australia is pleased to announce that the National Volunteering Conference 2026 will take place in Adelaide, South Australia, from 16 to

Category iconNews,  News Homepage

October 9, 2025

World Mental Health Day

Some days, the world feels heavy. Connection can help us share the load together. Mental Health Australia’s theme for World Mental Health Day

Category iconNews,  News Homepage Tag iconmentalhealth,  wellbeing

September 9, 2025

International Volunteer Managers Day 2025

On 5 November 2025, Volunteering Australia will join organisations across the globe in celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day

Category iconNews,  News Homepage Tag iconInternational Volunteer managers day

July 30, 2025

Celebrating Youth-Led Organisations – NSVW2025

This National Student Volunteer Week (NSVW2025), aligned with the theme Powered By Purpose, we’re proud to spotlight youth-led organisations that are

Category iconNews,  News Homepage Tag iconNSVW2025,  Youth,  youth volunteering

July 9, 2025

Listening and Learning Together – NAIDOC Week

Volunteering Australia is creating space to listen and learn from First Nations communities. This is an open invitation to share perspectives on

Category iconHome - 1st Level,  News,  News Homepage Tag iconFirst Nations,  NAIDOC

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