The Centre for Volunteering, the peak body for volunteering in NSW, explores volunteering and the volunteering sector through interviews with industry experts and those making a difference on the ground.
For more information on The Centre for Volunteering and to access resources, tools, training and news head over to volunteering.com.au.
Anthea Wilson - Department of Communities and Justice
In this episode, Clint Bertenshaw (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintbertenshaw/) and Anthea Wilson, Senior Project Officer in the Volunteering and Carers Team within the Department of Communities and Justice, explore the paper "Volunteering, an antidote to loneliness: Practical pathways to connection (https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/volunteering/resources-for-volunteering-nsw/volunteering-an-antidote-to-loneliness-practical-pathways-to-connection)."
Anthea has written a paper on loneliness and its impacts drawing on research that highlights volunteering to be an effective way to reduce feelings of loneliness. The paper encourages volunteer involving organisations to think more broadly about individuals who would benefit from volunteering.
Volunteering, an antidote to loneliness: Practical pathways to connection
This paper explores how volunteering can act as an antidote to loneliness, with a focus on practical suggestions to foster meaningful connections through volunteering. In recent years, loneliness has emerged as a significant issue in NSW, with research highlighting its widespread impact. There is also growing evidence to support volunteering as a key community-based intervention for those experiencing persistent loneliness.
Download the paper here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/volunteering/resources-for-volunteering-nsw/volunteering-an-antidote-to-loneliness-practical-pathways-to-connection (https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/volunteering/resources-for-volunteering-nsw/volunteering-an-antidote-to-loneliness-practical-pathways-to-connection)
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Volunteering Now
Volunteering Now brings you news from the sector including research and resources that can support your organisation, information about important events and inspirational stories from volunteers and volunteer involving organisations.
Subscribe to the Volunteering Now newsletter and download previous editions here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/volunteering/about-volunteering-nsw/news-and-updates (https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/volunteering/about-volunteering-nsw/news-and-updates)
Acknowledgement of Country
The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.
We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
10 Apr 2026
Paul Muller - A Look at Volunteer Leadership in 2026
Back for 2026 after a slightly longer break.
In this episode, Clint Bertenshaw (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintbertenshaw/) and Paul Muller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-muller-cpd/) discuss Volunteer Leadership in 2026.
Building on findings from the 2025 State of Volunteering Report and reflecting on current global and economic concerns, Paul provides his insights and views on what challanges may be faced by volunteer leaders and their programs, the support State Peaks can play in supporting volunteer involving organisations and the successes that have come out of facing these challenges.
For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - https://volunteering.com.au (https://volunteering.com.au)
Acknowledgement of Country
The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.
We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
27 Nov 2025
Paul Muller - State of Volunteering Report 2025
In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbenhillier/) talks with Paul Muller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-muller-cpd/), author of the 2025 NSW State of Volunteering Report about the report's key findings and what it means for volunteers and volunteer managers.
For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - https://volunteering.com.au (https://volunteering.com.au)
Acknowledgement of Country
The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.
We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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