News and events

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Celebrate National Volunteer Week with Mount Alexander Volunteer Network

16 May 2012 - Join the Mount Alexander Volunteer Network on Friday 18 May for a free forum on Engaging with volunteers. Bookings essential. Young people are committed, active volunteers, ...

Minister Ryan thanks Victoria's volunteers for their important contribution

15 May 2012 - A message from Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan: Every Victorian volunteer counts! More than 1.5 million Victorians make a huge contribution to our ...

Training opportunities for community groups

26 April 2012 – Our Community provides advice, tools and training for community groups and schools, and encourages practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government. The following ...

Global Gardens Festival celebrates music and dance from around the world

9 March 2012 – Experience an afternoon of music, inspiring performances and exciting dances at the 2012 Global Gardens Festival being held this Sunday 18 March as part of Cultural Diversity Week. Date: Sunday 18 March ...

Registrations now open for Valuing Diversity in Volunteering

5 March 2012 – Registrations are now open for the Department of Planning and Community Development and Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship's free half day event: Valuing Diversity in Volunteering. Valuing ...

One stop shop for compliance

2 March 2011 – Victorian not for profit (NFP) organisations now have a one-stop-shop to help them comply with all levels of government regulations. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development ...

Turn your organisation into a volunteer magnet

28 February 2012 – The Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre is hosting a professional development day for volunteer managers and coordinators. The session, 'Turn your organisation into a volunteer magnet', will be facilitated by ...

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Boroondara Volunteer Expo 2012

20 February 2012 – The seventh annual Boroondara Volunteer Expo is taking place on Wednesday 14 March to highlight the many and varied volunteer opportunities available in the community. The Volunteer Expo is a ...

New training opportunities for community groups

17 February 2012 – Our Community have released their training program for the next six months with a focus on writing successful grant applications and building a strong board. Our Community provides advice, ...

New qualification specialises in volunteer management

3 February 2012 – Eastern Volunteers and Swinburne University have signed an agreement to develop qualifications for the community sector and volunteers. The course content has been shaped through discussions with volunteer organisations, ...

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