The achievement of the Volunteering Strategy for South Australia and the goals require all hands on deck. It involves different sectors working together in a collaborative way by pooling resources, knowledge and expertise.
Cross sector partnerships that involve state and local government, business and non-for-profit organisations are essential for getting us to where we need to be by the year 2027.
There are a range of multi-stakeholder initiatives helping to contribute to achieving Volunteering Strategy outcomes.
Find out more about who is doing what, and who is partnering with who to achieve outcomes through local action.
By Willunga Environment Centre Inc. (Non government organisation) The Willunga Environment Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that aims “to encourage and support the community to achieve environmental, social and economic sustainability in the Willunga Basin and surrounding areas.” Project implemented: 20 January 2014 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal To make a positive environmental difference…
By Volunteering SA&NT (Non government organisation) Volunteering SA&NT connects not-for-profits with business and corporates who are looking to volunteer in the community. Project implemented: 5 September 2016 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal To encouraging the next generation of volunteers, with rewards and benefits acting as incentives to encourage young people to volunteer. Delivering on…
By Orana (Non government organisation) Creating opportunities for people with disability to live and work within their local community, fulfill their dreams and become valued and productive community members. Project implemented: April 2020 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal Volunteerability will lead an inclusive community by supporting organisational practices and growing opportunities for all…
By Department for Education South Australia (Government organisation) The Department for Education provides a range of integrated education, training, health and child development services to benefit children, young people and families. The department works to improve children’s and young people’s education, safety and developmental outcomes from birth through their transition to adulthood. Project implemented: 30…
By Volunteering SA&NT (Non government organisation) Volunteering SA&NT connects not-for-profits with business and corporates who are looking to volunteer in the community. Project implemented: September 2020 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal For Barenbrug to participate in team based volunteering, working together to provide valuable support for an activity within a not-for-profit organisation. Delivering on…
By Volunteering SA&NT (Non government organisation) Volunteering SA&NT connects not-for-profits with business and corporates who are looking to volunteer in the community. Project implemented: February 2020 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal For Aurecon to participate in team based volunteering, working together to provide valuable support for an activity within a not-for-profit organisation. Delivering on…
By Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) (Government) Helping to build productive and resilient primary industries and grow our regions to help communities thrive. Project implemented: 1 December 1994 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal To raise the fishing community’s awareness and appreciation of the need to protect and preserve fisheries resources and…
By Natural Resources South East (Government) Supporting people to contribute to environmental sustainability and experience the benefits of connecting to Country. Project implemented: 28 January 2017 GO TO PROJECT FLYER Project goal Connect people through walking and volunteering, promote Aboriginal Culture and improve mental health of participants. Delivering on Volunteering Strategy for SA focus…
By South Australia Police (SAPOL) (Government) SAPOL embraces volunteering as an integral part of its approach to formal partnerships and engagement with the community. Project implemented: 5 January 2010 (ongoing) GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal The focus is to assist SAPOL achieve its corporate vision of Keeping SA Safe and for volunteers to have…
By Growing With Gratitude (Non government organisation) The resilience module is a series of lessons that are designed to teach and grow resilience in our young people. Project implemented: 2 September 2019 GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal To build and protect mental wellbeing and to teach emotional regulation skills to young people. Delivering on Volunteering…
By Department of Environment and Water (Government) The Department of Environment and Water developed a Volunteer Safety Framework to assist staff manage volunteer safety. Project implemented: 2012 – ongoing GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal To meet the department’s obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act (SA) 2012 to maintain a safe operating…
By City of Playford (Local council) The Playford 10 Volunteer Project is part of an on-going, in-school delivery to support year 4/5 children in Category 1 schools in the City of Playford to experience the benefits of volunteering in their community. Project implemented: 2018 – ongoing GO TO PROJECT WEBSITE Project goal The goal of…
By Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc. (non-government organisation) Project implemented: August 2017 – April 2018 pilot project on the Fleurieu Peninsula funded by Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island. April 2019 – April 2021 project expanded to Metro South and Fleurieu Peninsula, funded by the Office for Ageing Well, SA Health Project goal…