North Sydney SES Deputy Unit Commander Gabriel Dickinson has been named the 2026 North Shore Volunteer of the Year for his tireless commitment to community safety during storms and floods, and his dedication to his fellow volunteers. Gabriel was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at Norths at Cammeray. The NSW...
Wagga Wagga board stalwart and emergency volunteer Rory McKenzie has been named the 2026 Riverina Volunteer of the Year, for his deep commitment to community health and safety, inclusion, and stronger governance for not-for-profit and community organisations. Rory was recognised today at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards at the Wagga RSL Club. The...
Bondi Beach Surf Lifesaver Robyn Farmer has been named the 2026 Sydney City/Eastern Suburbs Volunteer of the Year, for her decades-long commitment to beach safety and her extraordinary emergency response to the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
The 2026 Census is just around the corner. Since the last Census, Volunteer Coordinator has been recognised as an occupation. If your role involves leading, coordinating or managing volunteers, please consider entering Volunteer Coordinator as your occupation.
Mary’s House Services is a specialist domestic and family violence service based on Sydney’s North Shore. They support women and children at every stage of their journey, offering safe refuge accommodation, case management, social work support and a range of other services.
Luca has loved flying since he was a child. A pilot he met in primary school really sparked his interest; his parents drove him to lessons and Camden and he was hooked.
Project Placed is a registered charity on a mission to give every job seeker in Australia access to free, expert career coaching and mental health support at the time they need it most. Project Placed believes that professional job search support should not be a privilege reserved for those who can afford it.
AIM Association (Australian International Multicultural Association) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating diversity, strengthening community connections, and creating opportunities for people from all cultural backgrounds to participate, contribute, and thrive.
Marrickville Legal Centre (MLC) is a not-for-profit community legal centre based in Sydney’s inner west and working across New South Wales. MLC offers free legal advice and assistance to the community of the inner west, south-west, southern suburbs of Sydney, and beyond.
Gig Buddies is an inclusive not-for-profit befriending project that matches adults with a learning disability and/or autism to volunteer with gig buddies who share similar interests, so they can regularly attend gigs and events together.
Luca has loved flying since he was a child. A pilot he met in primary school really sparked his interest; his parents drove him to lessons and Camden and he was hooked.
Luca has loved flying since he was a child. A pilot he met in primary school really sparked his interest; his parents drove him to lessons and Camden and he was hooked.