Volunteers have been recognised as an integral part of the mental health workforce by the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
Help us reimagine the future for volunteering
Volunteering Australia is embarking on an exciting journey to lead the development of a National Strategy for Volunteering, and we need your help! The
October VA News
Read the October VA NewsThis National Safe Work Month we’ve been highlighting how volunteers are a large and vital part of the nation’s
Aged Care Workforce Census
The 2020 Aged Care Workforce Census is a rich source of data that demonstrates the vital role of volunteers in the aged care workforce. Our new
Key Statistics about Volunteering in 2020
Volunteering in Australia is changing but facing major challenges, including the devastating impact of COVID-19. Official data is crucial to providing
World Mental Health Day
Volunteering Australia is proud to partner with Mental Health Australia for World Mental Health Day. We can all benefit from looking after our own
The role of volunteers in the disability services workforce
Volunteering Australia has recently contributed evidence on the role of volunteers in the disability services workforce in submissions to the NDIS
The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy
The National Mental Health Workforce Strategy 2021-2031 aims to recognise the work of people in mental health settings, other health and social
September VA News
Read the latest volunteering sector news in VA News including International Volunteer Managers Day, Mental Health Month and sexual harassment