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Dedicated volunteers to be recognised and celebrated
The hard work and dedication of volunteers across Western Australia will be celebrated with funding from the State Government.

Applications for the Thank A Volunteer Day Celebration Grants Program, funded by the Department for Communities, are now open.  This year’s program will focus on whole of community events which bring together a range of volunteer organisations to recognise the valuable contribution volunteers make to the community. Click here for further information

Lotterywest Capacity Building Grants
Each year, Lotterywest makes over 1000 grants to WA's community organisations. Many of these grants are to help organisations invest in their own development with initiatives like training, planning, conferences and professional development.

Police Checks for Aged Care Workers and Volunteers
Aged care workers will need police checks from 1 March 2007.

Police Checks for Volunteers in private sector and state government organisations
The Department for Communities is now able to offer private sector and state government organisations involving volunteers National Police Checks at a reduced fee of $10.00 per person.

Volunteering Australia Resource: Involving Volunteers with a DisAbility
Volunteering Australia has released a series of informative and useful online resources for volunteer managers and not-for-profit organisations on how to involve volunteers with a DisAbility in your organisation.


Working with Children Checks
Are you involved in child related work? The new Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 introduces compulsory criminal record checking to ensure a consistent and high standard of checking for certain people who work with children, including volunteers.

The Working With Children Check phasing-in process requires existing volunteers who commenced work prior to 1 January 2007 to apply for a Working With Children Check by 31 December 2007.

 

It is highly recommended that existing volunteers apply as soon as possible to avoid last minute delays. 

 

For further information click here

 

Want to Volunteer?
Contact your local Volunteer Resource Centre to find out how.