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National Volunteer Week 13-19 May - ‘One Big Thank You!’ to Queensland volunteers
11 May 2013
Queensland will recognise the efforts of its 1.2 million volunteers and say ‘One Big Thank You!’ during National Volunteer Week, 13-19 May 2013. Volunteering Qld, in partnership with Westpac, will officially kick off the week of celebrations with the state’s official launch event ‘One Big Thank You!’ led by The Hon Tracy Davis MP, Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, and Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Graham Quirk, on Tuesday 14 May.
National Volunteer Week 13-19 May - New Look Social Media Launch
5 May 2013
Today Volunteering Australia will launch its new look website, Facebook and Twitter pages to begin National Volunteer Week 2013 celebrations.
This years’ theme is “Thanks A Million”.
National Volunteer Week 13-19 May - Celebrating over 6 million Australian volunteers
3 April 2013
Today there are over 6 million (ABS 2010b) people volunteering annually in Australia, representing 36% of the adult population. Volunteering Qld together with Volunteering Australia recognises the valuable contribution each individual provides by offering their time, skills and passion, continuing to demonstrate Australia’s proud culture of giving.
I registered as an emergency volunteer ... what happens next?
6 February 2013
It’s the most frequently asked question being received by Volunteering Qld’s Emergency Volunteering team right now – “what happens next” for the thousands of people who have put their hands up to help with the flood clean-up and recovery.
Volunteering for the Queensland floods
28 January 2013
Those keen to help with response and recovery efforts for the Queensland floods are encouraged to register or update their details at www.emergencyvolunteering.com.au
Queenslanders - Get disaster ready today
31 October 2012
As the United States takes stock of the damage caused by super storm Sandy, Queenslanders will no doubt empathise with the affected communities.
Kilcoy Plans Ahead
29 October 2012
“Kilcoy businesses won’t get caught unprepared if a disaster should occur,” said Cr Graeme Lehmann, Mayor, Somerset Regional Council following the first roundtable of local businesses at this month’s meeting of the Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, 25 October 2012.
Northern Beaches Plans Ahead
29 October 2012
“Northern Beaches businesses won’t get caught unprepared if a disaster should occur,” said Mackay Regional Council, Director, Engineering Services, Stuart Holley following the first roundtable of local businesses...
Online natural disaster resource offers common-sense advice for Queenslanders
23 October 2012
With early storms and fires already threatening parts of the state, Volunteering Qld has launched a new online module offering common sense advice and demystifying the official state disaster management...
Resilience Week sets the stage for summer storm season
15 October 2012
With the 2012 storm season fast approaching, Volunteering Qld is urging Queenslanders to take advantage of Resilience Week from 15-19 October to learn more about disaster preparedness and look at ways to...
Businesses unite to be better prepared against disasters - Rockhampton
15 October 2012
Statistics reveal that 50% of Australian small and medium size enterprises have no disaster preparedness plan while only 16% of larger firms...
Businesses unite to be better prepared against disasters - Garden City
15 October 2012
Statistics reveal that 50% of Australian small and medium size enterprises have no disaster preparedness plan while only 16% of larger firms...
Businesses unite to be better prepared against disasters - Kilcoy
15 October 2012
Statistics reveal that 50% of Australian small and medium size enterprises have no disaster preparedness plan while only 16% of larger firms...
Businesses unite to be better prepared against disasters - Mackay
14 October 2012
Statistics reveal that 50% of Australian small and medium size enterprises have no disaster preparedness plan while only 16% of larger firms...
Businesses unite to be better prepared against disasters - Gympie
23 August 2012
Statistics reveal that 50% of Australian small and medium size enterprises have no disaster preparedness plan while only 16% of larger firms are...
Increasing opportunities for international students to volunteer
29 July 2012
Volunteering Qld has launched the International Student Volunteer Initiative, to build capacity around engaging international students...
‘One Big Thank You’ to Queensland volunteers
13 May 2012
Queensland will recognise the efforts of its 1.1 million volunteers and say ‘One Big Thank You’ during National Volunteer Week, 14-20 May 2012.
Businesses unite to be better prepared for natural disasters - Roma
24 April 2012
Statistics reveal that 50% of Australian Small and Medium size Enterprises have no disaster preparedness plan while only 16% of larger firms...
Defying Gen Y stereotypes to improve the volunteering experience for young people
13 March 2012
Volunteering Qld has released Young People as Volunteers, a research report that challenges traditional views of young volunteers...
Smartphone App to mobilise Qld volunteers like never before
15 January 2012
The next generation of disaster volunteers will be mobilised with the touch of a button, thanks to a new Smartphone App launched today.
