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Key sources of information about volunteering in Australia

This resource provides publicly available information and data about volunteering in Australia.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • employ data and reports in volunteer planning and reporting.

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Use this guide to locate data for planning, funding submissions, research and policy development.

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Volunteering Australia is the national peak body for volunteering, working to advance volunteering in the Australian community. Their vision is to promote strong, connected communities through volunteering, and their mission is to lead, strengthen, promote and celebrate volunteering in Australia.
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