 We have a new Darwin Office! Please feel free to visit us at The Avenue, L2, 220/12 Salonika Street, Parap. While we are awaiting our new phone number, please contact the office on 8221 7177, or continue to email us.
Nominations for the NT Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open, and we are excited to announce two new categories - the Chief Minister’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year Award, and the Study NT International Student Volunteer of the Year Award. Please see article below for more information on how you can show your gratitude to all of our great volunteers in the Northern Territory.
We look forward to bringing you a new refreshed look to VNews as we move away from a fortnightly update, to the first week in each month.
We send our thoughts to everyone who is currently in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to stay up to date with the latest advice and restrictions from the Northern Territory Government, and please visit our website for helpful resources for organisations and volunteers.
Please stay safe everyone, as we continue to work together to reconnect and reinvigorate volunteering.
Tracey Fox
A/CEO
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 Volunteers in Aged Care and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Volunteering Australia, along with State and Territory Volunteering Peak Bodies, has released a position statement addressing the mandating of COVID-19 vaccines for workers in residential aged care.
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 Hands Off Our Charities
Proposed amendments to charitable governance standards threaten charities
Volunteering Australia, along with State and Territory Volunteering Peak Bodies, stand in alliance with some of the most respected charities challenging regulations which threaten charities that speak out on behalf of the communities they serve.
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Applauding Northern Territory Volunteers
The NT Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of NT volunteers, volunteer-involving organisations and corporate volunteering programs at work in our community. There are categories split between Central Australia and the Top End and if you need a hand with your nomination, Volunteering NT are only too happy to help.
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 Vitality volunteering magazine
While the latest issue is at the printers, Volunteering NT is pleased to release the online version ahead of the mail out. If you don't receive a copy and would like to be added to the mailing list, please email us and a copy is yours!
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 Police checks and NDIS Worker Screening Checks
The National Police Checking Service (NPCS) is currently experiencing significant demand resulting in delays to the processing of aged care police checks and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Checks.
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 General Social Survey (GSS) 2020
Key statistics from the COVID-19 pandemic (June-September 2020) on volunteering was released last month by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The most up to date official data is the volunteering module of the ABS Household Impact Survey (March 2021).
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 National Student Volunteer Week
National Student Round Table Discussion
A national student event on 10 August 2021, will bring together students from across Australia to discuss National Student Volunteering Week and the future of volunteering.
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 NT Grandparents Day
Last Sunday of October
Celebrating and recognising grandparents, grand-friends, kin and those who take on the role of a grandparent in their family or community. Part of a three-year project for COTA working with Territory Families, Housing and Communities (with support from the Department of Education).
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 Grill'd Promotion
Did you know that by grabbing a burger any day or night this month, you are saying thank you to all the wonderful volunteers in the Northern Territory? Your vote will help purchase certificates and trophies for the NT Volunteer of the Year Awards, which are now open! It's easy, just pop your token in the Volunteering NT jar. #thankyou #VolunteeringNT
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Grants, Scholarships & Awards
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 Women's Leadership Scholarship
Women and Leadership Australia
Advance your career in 2021 with world-class leadership courses. Scholarships available now for women at all management levels.
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ONLINE - Engaging people with disabilities as volunteers
31 August 2021
An interactive ON-LINE session to develop knowledge and skills around disability awareness and inclusive volunteering.
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Tobi Johnson - Volunteer Management Resilience and Transformation Masterclass
24-26 August 2021
Three-day online live masterclass teaching key elements for future-proofing volunteer strategies.
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Your Feedback
We welcome your feedback on VNews - please email any suggestions or comments and please feel free to submit articles for potential inclusion.
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About Volunteering NT
Volunteering NT is a not-for-profit organisation, the peak body for volunteering and a volunteer resource centre, leading the sector in the Northern Territory. For 39 years, we have worked with individuals, organisations, businesses and communities to lead, advance, grow, promote and celebrate volunteering.
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Darwin
The Avenue, L2, 220/12 Salonika Street Parap
T +8221 7177 Email
Alice Springs
T +61 8 8963 5624 Email
Adelaide Head Office
Level 5/182 Victoria Square Adelaide SA 5000
T +61 8 8221 7177 Email
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