Inclusive Volunteering Awards Conference 2024

Brought to you by EV Strengthening Communities, the Inclusive Volunteering Awards (IVA’s) are debuting on the 1st of May, 2024.

Come along and celebrate organisations that welcome volunteers from all walks of life. Nominations for the IVA’s have closed, but anyone who wants to network with other organisations striving towards inclusivity, or just learn more about being inclusive, are invited to attend our free award ceremony and conference.

‘Invisible’ Opportunity: The Power of Inclusivity

We are excited to showcase award-winning Business Strategist and Global Keynote Speaker, AJ Kulatunga. AJ has an inspiring message to share about the power of inclusivity and reframing traditional perceptions of volunteering.

Morning Tea and Lunch Provided

Catering will be provided by Newhope Community centres Middle Ground Café. Middle Ground café is supported by a diverse group of volunteers and plays host to some of Australia’s largest not for profits and community groups.

Volunteering Victoria CPD Points

Attendees will be able to claim 2 Volunteering Victoria Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, under the current CPD Program Points Schedule.

Venue: New Hope Community Centre, 3 Springfield Rd, Blackburn North Vic 3130

Date: 9am-2pm, Wed 1st of May, 2024

Cost: Free!

Find out more here [http://inclusive-volunteering-awards-and-conference.mailchimpsites.com/]

The nominees for 2024 are as follows:

• Living and Learning at Ajani Inc

• Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC)

• Maroondah Winter Shelter

• MiCare Ltd

• Mountain District Radio Inc 3MDR

• Carenet

• MVC Boxing

• Puffing Billy Railway

• Yarra Ranges Council TAC L2P Program

• Wellways Australia

• Ferntree Gully Tennis Club

• Community First Responders Foundation Ltd

• Temple Society Australia- CHAMPION Community Hub

• Manningham Walking Group For Carers

• Mooroolbark community Garden

• Ringwood Church of Christ

• Foothills Community Care Inc.

• Ben's Place - Community Support Knox, Yarra Ranges and Surrounds

• Melbourne AMEP Volunteer Tutor Scheme

• Neuma Church

• Benwerren

• Melbourne All-Abilities Lions Club

• Baptcare

• The Boroondara Family Network

• Australia Chin Community (Eastern Melbourne) Inc.

• Women Support Incorporated

• Feed One Feed All

• New Hope Baptist Church