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Governance

This information and weblinks explains governance in organisations, including key roles, resources for volunteers, and best practices.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland
General, General +2 more
Information

Types of Volunteering

This information explores various volunteering options including formal, social action, project-based and more to help you find the right fit.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering
General
Information

Using Plain Language to Improve Accessibility

This information, guide and weblinks explains plain language principles for clear and inclusive communication. It includes tips for using everyday words, structuring sentences, and providing definitions.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
General
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Youth Volunteering

This article and resources provide an overview for organisations seeking to integrate young volunteers, including videos, downloadable guides, elearning, podcasts and webinars.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
Youth or Student, General
Information

Depression and Anxiety

This information, videos, guides and weblinks explain depression, anxiety, and their connection. It also provides self-help options and referrals to crisis support resources in Australia.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering
Mental Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health and Wellbeing +6 more
Information

General Resources

This information provides an overview and weblinks for various mental health services in Australia, including helplines, online resources, and support for specific needs.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering
Information

Language Guides

This information, guides and videos provide resources for appropriate language to use when talking about sensitive topics like trauma, drugs/alcohol, emapthy and de-escalation.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, The Centre for Volunteering
Mental Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health and Wellbeing +2 more
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Self Care

These workbooks, videos and fact sheets promote self-care for mental health, including tips for breaks, mindfulness, and exercise resources.
1 minute read
The Knowledge Base, Volunteering ACT, The Centre for Volunteering, Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering SA&NT, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria, Volunteering WA
Information

Recruiting Volunteers

A guide on recruitment, including information on selection, screening, and types of recruitment.
1 minute read
Volunteering Victoria
General
Information

Guide to Onboarding

A comprehensive guide to onboarding volunteers, covering planning, policies and procedures, induction, training and evaluation. This guide provides information, checklists and templates relevant to both volunteers and employees. Note: This resource is accompanied by a suite of supporting resources.
1 minute read
Volunteering ACT
General
Information

A Guide to Work Health and Safety for Volunteer Organisations

A comprehensive guide covering the WHS duties of a volunteer involving organisation. This resource covers specific topics including volunteering from home, emergency service volunteers, and bullying, harassment and discrimination duties.
1 minute read
Safe Work Australia
General
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Introductory Self-Assessment Tool for Organisations

The Introductory Self-Assessment Tool for Organisations helps organisations learn about the National Principles, gives examples of what each principle might look like when implemented in practice, and prompts organisations to commit to taking concrete actions to improve their child safe practices.
1 minute read
The National Office for Child Safety
Youth or Student
Information

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway is a website and phone line set up by the Australian Government to connect carers with essential information and support services.
1 minute read
Department of Social Services
General
Information

Background checks

This resource offers detailed guidance on various screening checks, including Working with Children Checks, Police Checks, NDIS Worker Screening Checks, and other types of checks. It also provides information on child safety laws.
1 minute read
Not-For-Profit Law
General
Information

Not-for-profit Insurance

This guide explains different insurance options for not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in Australia. It covers property, cyber, volunteer, management liability, public liability, and more.
1 minute read
AoN
General