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Understanding Racism and Where to Get Support in Victoria
Understanding Racism and Where to Get Support in Victoria

If you or someone you know has experienced racism, support is available. Speaking up can help create safer and more inclusive communities.

Based on insights shared by Associate Professor Mario Peucker (Victoria University) at the Hobsons Bay Interagency Network.

Volunteer West is joining AMCS
Volunteer West is joining AMCS

Volunteer West is joining Australian Multicultural Community Services to further support volunteers and champion volunteering in Melbourne’s West.

Thu-Trang Tran’s reflections: ‘A Systems Perspective of Volunteering’
Thu-Trang Tran’s reflections: ‘A Systems Perspective of Volunteering’

Thu-Trang Tran shares research, thoughts and findings in ‘A Systems Perspective of Volunteering’, an article with Engage Journal.

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A morning with Soup Vans, where kindness meets community
A morning with Soup Vans, where kindness meets community

A room filled with music, conversation and volunteers working side by side. During our visit to Vinnies Soup Vans in Kensington, Bill and Lenie shared how simple, consistent acts of kindness can help build a strong sense of community.

Wendy’s Story: Small Moments, Meaningful Connections
Wendy’s Story: Small Moments, Meaningful Connections

As we approach National Volunteer Week (18–24 May), we would like to share a small story about Wendy, a volunteer we met during our visit to Foodbank Victoria a couple of months ago.

A familiar face, in an unexpected place
A familiar face, in an unexpected place

At the Moonee Valley Festival, we spotted a familiar face. Darren McClelland, who we have worked with for years through Friends of the Maribyrnong Valley, came over to say hello.

But this time, he was not there with them. Darren was volunteering with Moonee Valley Sustainability.

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