16.04.12
April e-newsletter
In this edition we present a formal introduction to the big 2012 State of Volunteering Report that we’ve been building up to, we also flag a few things to do with the upcoming National Volunteer Week next month and Alistair and Jemima outline opportunities to do with the Volunteer Expo they are currently working on with the University of Tasmania.
read more21.03.12
Changes to the Volunteer Management Program deferred
Minister for Social Inclusion, Mark Butler yesterday announced that proposed changes to funding arrangements for the Volunteer Management Program (VMP) will be deferred. Read the statement released from his office yesterday on the matter.
read more14.03.12
Project officer required for our Launceston office
We are looking for someone to work with our State Manager and Program Coordinator, assisting with the delivery of our regional development project on a part-time basis in the north of the State. Applications close Thursday 5 April 2012.
read more08.03.12
March e-newsletter
In this issue we profile the two new Volunteering Tasmania staff members, we take a look at the upcoming Coordinator Network Meeting which is about Policies and Procedures, and we provide you with the latest on Volunteering Australia’s National Survey on Volunteering Issues.
read more17.02.12
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 Reviews
As part of Volunteering Tasmania’s SOVR2012 research project, 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 and Canada. The review will be made available to Knowledge Partners to inform their contributions and [...]
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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