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Wednesday, November 11, 2009


First Meeting

VOLUNTEERING POLICY ADVISORY GROUP ANNOUNCED AND INAUGURAL VOLUNTEER MINISTERS MEETING

The first meeting of the Volunteering Policy Advisory Group was held on 23 October 2009. The Advisory Group, appointed and chaired by Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, will be a key source of expertise and advice to guide Australia's vision for volunteering to 2021.

Senator Stephens also chaired a video-conference with State and Territory Ministers on 23 October 2009 to work collaboratively towards a National Volunteering Strategy. The Strategy will formally recognise the importance of volunteering in Australia and outline the Australian Government's commitments to supporting and encouraging Australia's diverse volunteers. MORE >>


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