News & Events
Volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week
- 22 May 2012National Volunteer Week is the largest celebration of volunteering in Australia. Recognising that every volunteer makes an important contribution to the broader community, this year’s theme was ‘Volunteers – Every One Counts’.
National Volunteer Week – a time to celebrate volunteers and volunteering
- 15 May 2012If you’re one of Victoria’s 1.5 million volunteers, we thank you! If not consider giving volunteering a go during National Volunteering Week (14 – 20 May).
Flood volunteers encouraged to register to help
- 07 Mar 2012Generous Victorians wanting to volunteer their skills to help flood-affected communities are being urged to register at Victoria’s Volunteering Portal.
One stop shop for compliance
- 02 Mar 2012Victorian not for profit (NFP) organisations now have a one-stop-shop to help them comply with all levels of government regulations.
Emergency volunteer register launched
- 17 Jan 2012Victorians interested in helping out in an emergency are invited to submit their details at Victoria’s Volunteering Portal’s new look Emergency Volunteer Register.
Planning for Growth
- 12 Dec 2011More than 130 State, Federal and Local Government and community sector representatives gathered at the MCG on 22 November, for Community Development and Regional Delivery’s Planning for Growth Forum.
Valuing Victoria’s Volunteers
- 02 Dec 2011On International Volunteer Day (5 Dec), let’s take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Victoria’s army of volunteers to communities and fellow Victorians across the state.
Fire Action Week 2011 underway
- 17 Nov 2011Fire Action Week is a state-wide campaign run this week, 13–20 November, to remind Victorians of the importance of bushfire preparation and planning.
Funds flow for local action on bushfires
- 17 Nov 2011To mark Victoria’s inaugural Fire Action Week (13-20 Nov), government has announced more than $306,000 for practical local solutions to increase bushfire safety and preparedness across some of Victoria’s most bushfire prone areas.
Not-For-Profit Summit: Think Resources
- 27 Oct 2011Nearly 300 Victorian not-for-profit (NFP) community organisations gathered in Bendigo on 18 October for the Office for the Community Sector’s third annual Summit.