Volunteering SA&NT

🎥 2026 South Australian Volunteer Awards Celebration Event highlights

Watch our highlights video with some of the special moments from the night, held in the stunning Adelaide Botanic Garden during National Volunteer Week.

From amazing speakers, performances to the incredible stories of volunteers, nominators and community leaders, the evening showcased the powerful impact volunteering has across South Australia.

Before the celebrations began, guests had the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary guided tour of the Adelaide Botanic Garden and the historic Museum of Economic Botany, making the evening even more memorable.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the incredible impact of volunteering and the people who give their time, skills and passion to support others.

Watch the video highlight: https://hubs.li/Q04jGQwQ0

2026 SA Volunteer Awards Celebration Event Celebrating the nominees and nominators of the 2026 South Australia...

National Volunteer Week may be over, but the impact of palliative care volunteers continues every day.

Palliative care volunteering is about connection, compassion, and helping people feel supported during some of life's most important moments.

There are many ways to get involved, including:

➡️ Companion Volunteers provide presence, conversation, and gentle support to people receiving palliative care, whether in a hospice, care facility, at home, or in the community. Sometimes, a simple chat or shared moment can bring comfort, connection, and reassurance.

➡️ Biography Volunteers help people record their stories, memories, reflections, and life experiences. These treasured keepsakes can become a lasting gift for families and loved ones, preserving what matters most.

Every role contributes to improving the quality of life of people receiving palliative care, as well as supporting their families and carers.

Whether you enjoy spending time with people, listening to stories, or helping preserve important memories, there may be a palliative care volunteer role that's right for you.

💛 Interested in making a meaningful difference?

Learn more about palliative care volunteering and discover how you can support people, families, and carers through connection, compassion, and care: https://palliativecaresa.org.au/volunteeringsahub/

or email: [email protected]

We're proud to be supporting Palliative Care South Australia Volunteering Awareness Campaign.

There is a place for everyone in palliative care volunteering.
Each role offers a chance to bring comfort, connection and kindness into someone’s day.

If you’re curious about where you might fit, we’re here to help you explore the possibilities!

Learn more here: https://palliativecaresa.org.au/volunteeringsahub/ or email us at [email protected]


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Financial support is now available for volunteer leaders to attend the 2026 National Volunteering Conference in Adelaide!

Co-hosted by Volunteering Australia and Volunteering SA&NT, the conference will take place from 16–18 June 2026 at Adelaide University’s National Wine Centre under the theme: Innovation and Impact: Reimagining Volunteering.

Thanks to funding from the Department of Social Services (DSS), financial support is available to help volunteer leaders from across Australia attend the conference, with support covering:
✔ Registration
✔ Travel
✔ Accommodation

Applications are open to paid and unpaid volunteer leaders from every State and Territory.

📅 Key dates:
Applications close: 5:00 PM (ACST), Thursday 4 June 2026
Successful applicants notified by: Friday 5 Jun 2026

Learn more under the National Volunteering Conference Financial Support section and apply: https://hubs.li/Q04hYWSs0

⏰ Reminder: Register for our upcoming webinar

Proactive crisis management: Lessons learnt from the Algal Bloom volunteer response

When disaster response doesn’t follow a script, how can volunteer programs adapt quickly and effectively?

Join us to explore practical lessons from the Algal Bloom volunteer response and discover how proactive planning can strengthen volunteer engagement before the next crisis.

📆 28 May 2026
⏰ 12:00 pm ACST
💻 Online

Key topics include:
🔸 Managing the “Un-Templated” Disaster
🔸 The 24-Hour Tech Pivot
🔸 From Crisis Response to Coastal Care

Secure your place today: https://hubs.li/Q04hRSl_0

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.

As a major sponsor of the 2026 National Volunteering Conference, Rosterfy is offering access to the Volunteer Program Maturity Health Check, a tool designed to help volunteer-involving organisations assess their volunteer programs across the four stages of the Volunteer Involvement Cycle: Prepare, Recruit, Support and Evaluate.

The Health Check provides organisations with the opportunity to benchmark current practices, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and receive tailored recommendations to support volunteer engagement and program development.

Rosterfy will also present at the conference, sharing sector insights, case studies and learnings informed by participation in the Health Check.

With the Health Check, organisations can:

• Benchmark their program against industry best practice
• Identify strengths and areas for improvement across the Volunteer Involvement Cycle
• Receive tailored recommendations to boost efficiency and engagement

Whether you’re reviewing an established volunteer program or exploring new approaches to volunteer engagement, this is a valuable opportunity to gain insights ahead of the conference.

➡️ Start Health Check: https://hubs.li/Q04hBt7s0
➡️ Learn more by reading the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q04hBsVG0

🚨 Complete the Volunteer Program Maturity Health Check by June 7 for your chance to win a 2026 National Volunteering Conference ticket and a Rosterfy merch pack!

What a wonderful evening celebrating the nominees and nominators of the 2026 South Australian Volunteer Awards during National Volunteer Week.

Held at the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Garden, the event brought together volunteers, community leaders and organisations from across South Australia to recognise the remarkable impact volunteering has in strengthening our communities.

A sincere thank you to Annemarie Hall for warmly hosting the evening as MC, representing Volunteering SA&NT.

We were honoured to hear from special guest speaker, alongside guest speakers Hon. Katrine Hildyard MP, Michael Harvey, Director of Adelaide Botanic Garden and State Herbarium, and Ryan Simms, Volunteer Coordinator at Adelaide Botanic Gardens, who shared inspiring reflections on community, connection and the power of volunteering.

A special thank you also to the Marryatville Choir for their beautiful performance and the band Local Vocals, which brought such warmth and joy to the celebration.

Congratulations once again to all nominees and nominators and thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so memorable.

Celebrating national recognition for outstanding volunteers across Australia 🇦🇺✨

At the first-ever Australian Volunteer of the Year Ceremony in Canberra, we are incredibly proud to celebrate two inspiring volunteer leaders recognised during National Volunteer Week.

🏆 Congratulations to our very own Dr Felix Ho ASM OAM, who has been named the National Australian Volunteer of the Year.

This prestigious recognition honours Felix’s extraordinary dedication to volunteering, leadership, youth development, emergency response, and community service across Australia and the Northern Territory.

From mentoring young people and strengthening volunteer programs to supporting communities through first aid and disaster preparedness, Felix’s impact has touched countless lives. Felix truly embodies the spirit of volunteering, giving his time, knowledge, compassion, and leadership selflessly to help others thrive.

🌟 We’re also incredibly proud to share that the 2025 South Australian Volunteer Awards Joy Noble Medal recipient, Danica Gate, was named a finalist in the inaugural Australian Volunteer of the Year Award.

Please join us in congratulating Felix and Danica on these incredible achievements and thanking them for the extraordinary difference they make in communities across Australia.

For more information about the Award: https://hubs.li/Q04hr-Gl0