Updated 13 July 2021 Volunteers are a vital part of the aged care workforce, supporting the wellbeing of older people in their homes and in
Volunteering Resource Hub
The Volunteering Resource Hub is an initiative of Volunteering Australia, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It brings
Volunteers included in Aged Care Royal Commission’s proposed recommendations
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released proposed recommendations, which include better support for volunteers who help
Volunteering sidelined in Federal Budget
The Federal Budget has allocated no new funding to reactivate volunteering despite the devastating impact of COVID-19. Two in three volunteers (66 per
Federal Budget 2020-21
Volunteering sidelined in Federal Budget The Federal Budget has allocated no new funding to volunteering despite the devastating impact of COVID-19
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Media Releases 2023 15 MayAustralia's Invisible Workforce: The Crucial Role of Volunteers in Supporting our Nation10 MayCost-of-living relief
ArtsHub podcast looks at giving in the arts
The latest ArtsHub podcast looks at the ways in which giving is supported in the arts. Guests include Volunteering Australia's Interim CEO Mark Pearce
Volunteering Australia announces resignation of CEO, Adrienne Picone
Volunteering Australia (VA) has today announced that Adrienne Picone has advised of her intention to resign as CEO of VA, effective 12 June
Australian Bushfires – Here’s how you can help
Our thoughts are with the families and communities of all the volunteers involved in fighting the bushfires, especially those that have lost their