17.02.12
VT engages leading advisors for SOVR 2012 research project
Volunteering Tasmania has engaged two leading advisors to complete analyses for our next research project – the State of Volunteering: Tasmania 2012 (SOVR 2012). Professor Natalie Jackson Leading demographer Professor Natalie Jackson will provide an analysis of what Tasmania’s demographic and volunteering landscape will be like in 10, 25 and 50 years time, through providing a range of scenarios [...]
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08.02.12
Volunteer profile: Bernie the Blue-Tongued Lizard
Even lizards can be community-minded. Bernie the Blue-Tongued Lizard, who likes eating crickets and sunning himself on rocks, dropped in to the VT Burnie office recently to tell us about his volunteering work with Coastal Family Day Care’s Communities for Children program on the North West Coast. We don’t know how he got his drivers licence, but you can find Bernie and his van at family days, sporting events and events like Kids in the Park.
read more08.02.12
Australian Council of Social Services hails decision on Equal Pay Case
ACOSS has hailed last week’s decision by Fair Work Australia in the landmark equal pay case for community sector workers. “This is a milestone for equal pay and a crucial step towards ensuring viable, effective social services by requiring appropriate levels of pay for the staff we depend upon to deliver those services,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie.
read more08.02.12
Safe Work Australia launches new WHS volunteer assistance package
Safe Work Australia has launched a new volunteer assistance package developed by Safe Work Australia in partnership with Volunteering Australia. The package includes a Volunteer Assistance Line, email and webpage designed to provide guidance and support to volunteers and volunteer organisations who may be affected by the new work health and safety (WHS) laws.
read more03.02.12
SOVR 2012 Literature Review
As part of Volunteering Tasmania’s (VT’s) next research report, VT is undertaking a literature review to investigate what we already know about planning for and responding to an ageing population and volunteerism, looking at national literature and using international case studies from the UK, Canada and South Korea. The review will be made available to Knowledge Partners to inform [...]
read more01.02.12
February E-newsletter
The big topic of the month is the implications of the new Work Health and Safety Laws. We also provide a snapshot of the Best Practice workshops coming up around the state, and are putting the call out for any short-term volunteer positions you might know of.
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25.01.12
Volunteering Australia announces theme for National Volunteer Week 2012
Every one counts! “The theme allows organisations to leverage it both ways. It sends a strong message to existing volunteers that they are valued and supports potential volunteers by reinforcing that every single volunteer makes an important contribution to the broader community.”
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20.01.12
Roundtable held on implications of new Work Health and Safety laws
Representatives from Safe Work Australia, DEEWR, Fair Work Ombudsman, Prime Minister and Cabinet, Victorian RSL, Uniting Care, Community Council for Australia, Anglicare, Lifeline Australia, Mission Australia, Surf Life Saving Australia, Volunteering SA, Wesley Mission, YMCA Australia and other volunteer-involving organisations met today to discuss the implications of the new WHS laws on volunteerism.
read more11.01.12
Multicultural volunteering tip sheets now available
Following the success of the CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) volunteering project in Hobart, we have developed some short and sweet tip sheets for both CALD people seeking to volunteer and also organisations that may wish to host CALD volunteers.
read more10.01.12
Volunteer Engagement Project Officer position closes this Friday
We seek to add a dynamic and organised project officer to our team. The role is based in Burnie and will suit a person who has a proven knowledge of volunteering and volunteer management. You will be responsible for engaging people and inspiring positive action and involvement in volunteering by developing and implementing appropriate initiatives.
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