PROJECT GRANT FUNDING – ClubGRANTS 2019

Posted on 15 Apr, 2019

The ClubGRANTS Scheme is a shared State Government – Club Industry Program funded by a 2.25% gaming machine tax rebate provided by the State Government to those registered Clubs with gaming machine profits in excess of $1 million per annum.

Projects in the following categories could qualify for Category 1 funding: Community welfare and social services; community development; community health services or employment assistance activities.

The Clubs NSW website contains information about how to apply for funding. Only online applications will be accepted. To register as an applicant and submit your application online go to the above link.

Local priorities include programs for young people 8-18 years; education programs as well as children’s, aged, disability and multicultural programs.

Applications opened 9:00am 11 February 2019 and will close 5:00pm 10 May 2019. For more information use this link or contact Annie Edgar at Wollongong City Council on (02) 4227 7736.

MY COMMUNITY PROJECT – NOMINATIONS OPEN!

Posted on 15 Apr, 2019

My Community Project is a NSW Government initiative and is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

Nominations are now open. For more information about the program and tips on how to complete your application, download the Applicant Fact Sheet.

NSW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2019

Posted on 15 Apr, 2019

The Centre for Volunteering in conjunction with the NSW Government is looking for nominations for the 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

For more information please refer to this link on our website and nominate now!

For any enquiries and bulk nominations (more than 20), please contact the Awards team at award@volunteering.com.au

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

Posted on 25 Mar, 2019

We are recruiting volunteers across a range of industries and organisations, so if you have a desire to help others, would like to consider a new career, have a Centrelink Mutual Obligation and / or need help with Work Development Orders (WDOs) please contact our office on 4227 7163 to arrange an informal one-to-one interview.

In 95% of cases we will refer you to a volunteer opportunity of your choosing on the day of your appointment.

COMIC GONG, 11 MAY 2019

Posted on 20 Mar, 2019

Comic Gong is a yearly event hosted by Wollongong City Libraries, is Wollongong’s very own Pop Culture festival and is calling for volunteers!

Comic Gong is a day for people of all ages to come together to celebrate comics, graphic novels, anime, cosplay & all things pop culture.

Click on this link for more information on how to become a volunteer.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER GUIDE, OCTOBER 2018

Posted on 12 Feb, 2019

Justice Connect is a NFP Law Advisory and Resource organisation. In 2018 with the support of Department of Social Services and collaboration with Volunteering Australia the most comprehensive “National Volunteer Guide” was produced.

Please see the attached for more information. All organisations who work with volunteers are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with this guide as it will answer many legal questions.

For State / Territory specific issues, please contact your State Peak and or Regional Volunteer Resource centre.

ILLAWARRA FOLK FESTIVAL 17-20 JAN 2019

Posted on 13 Jan, 2019

The annual Illawarra Folk Festival is four exciting summer days of folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance. Discover a wonderful and rewarding experience whilst making new friends volunteering in the many roles available at the festival.

Click on this link for more information.