3 JUNE 2021 | VNEWS VNT

From Our CEO

Thank you to everyone who participated in National Volunteer Week celebrations from 17-23 May 2021. We had very pleasing attendance at the volunteer thank you events in Alice Springs and Darwin. Please see our Facebook image gallery. Also pleasing was the ‘Colour Your Community Red’ online campaign with Facebook engagement reaching 7,155 in the Northern Territory. Well done everybody and let us all continue to thank and celebrate volunteers every day of the year.

Today is Mabo Day, a day commemorated by Australians on the anniversary of the historic Mabo decision, which paved the way for formal recognition of native title claims in Australia. It is also the end of National Reconciliation Week, with this year marking 20 years of Reconciliation Australia, and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process. We reflect that volunteering may be perceived differently by First Nations people and Indigenous Australians, and we need to breakdown these barriers and be responsive to community needs.

Nominations for the The Australian of the Year Awards are now open. The Awards honour great Australians from all walks of life, so please have a think about someone you know who goes above and beyond in contributing to the greater community and nominate them in this year’s Awards.

Evelyn O'Loughlin
CEO

Advocacy & Policy

Volunteering integral to achieving Federal Budget priorities

The Federal Budget has allocated significant and welcome new funding to aged care provision, mental health services and building community resilience, with each of these relying on the contribution of volunteers. In taking forward these reform agendas, the role of volunteers needs to be explicitly recognised with dedicated investment ensuring volunteering is safe and sustainable into the future.

Volunteering Australia media release

News

Volunteering and the ongoing impact of COVID-19

Volunteering Australia has released a new factsheet on the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on volunteering.

Data collected end of 2020/early 2021 and March 2021
Complementing previous factsheet (published April 2020)

Factsheet

Pro Bono: Low-income Aussies and COVID

A new report has found during the pandemic, some people came out with a financial silver lining, while others are suffering ongoing and potentially lifelong impacts. Most affected are:

People aged over 45
Disability pension recipients
Women on low incomes
Single parents

Pro Bono article

Grants, Scholarships & Awards

Community Grants

Keep up to date with available grants through the Grants Directory on the NT Government website.

There are a wide range of grants and scholarships that support community organisations.

Available grants through the Grants Directory

Our Training

Webinar - Introduction to Governance
15 July 2021
Understanding your responsibilities in the context of legal requirements and exploring ways to enhance the Board's effectiveness.

Webinar - Digital Marketing and Branding for Volunteer Involvement
28 July 2021
Helping your organisation to understand the importance of having a clearly defined brand.

Webinar - Volunteer Management - Having Courageous Conversations
12 August 2021
Focusing on preparing for challenging conversations with volunteers, why they are essential, and how to manage them with confidence, courage and respect.

Diary Dates

Alice Springs Beanie Festival
25-26 June

Darwin Festival
5-22 August

Greek Glendi Festival
12-14 June

New Members

Anglican Diocese of Adelaide

Michelle Barker
Central Craft
The Cottage Homes Incorporated
Department for Child Protection
Football NT
Kindness Shake Inc.

Local Government Association (LGFSG)
Lutheran Disability Services
Road Transport Historical Society Inc.
Sabrinasreach4life
Safe Pets Safe Families Inc.
SciWorld Incorporated
Robyn Simon

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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.

Darwin
Charles Darwin Centre
Level 16/19 Smith Street Darwin NT 0800
T +61 8 8963 5624 Email

Alice Springs
3 Yarabah Ct, Alice Springs NT 0870
[Australian Red Cross Co-Office]
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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