Volunteer West is joining Australian Multicultural Community Services to further support volunteers and champion volunteering in Melbourne’s West.
Thu-Trang Tran shares research, thoughts and findings in ‘A Systems Perspective of Volunteering’, an article with Engage Journal.
Volunteer Resource Centres across Australia have been let down in the recent federal budget. Some VRC’s have shut already with others pending closure.
When Namrata arrived in Australia in February 2025, she was beginning a completely new chapter in her life. She had left her home country, her family, and the work she knew, and moved to Australia to build a new life with her husband.
When Annie stepped away from full-time work, she wanted to stay engaged and give back to her community. Through Volunteer West, she found her place at Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House, supporting a carers’ group where connection, kindness, and culture come together.
Volunteering is more than just following instructions—it is about taking initiative, creating impact, and fostering inclusion. Amale, a dedicated volunteer at Wintringham’s Delahey Social Housing Community, is a perfect example of this.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land where we work and live, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.