Launch of National Volunteering Strategy

The Minister for Social Inclusion, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, has launched the National Volunteering Strategy.

In the strategy, the Australian Government sets out a vision for the future of volunteering in Australia, in which volunteering is encouraged, supported and recognised. The startegy has six focus areas:

1. Respond to trends in volunteering
2. Harness Technology
3. Better Regulation and Risk Management
4. Strengthen management and training
5. Strengthen relationships and advocacy
6. Recognise and value volunteering

The National Volunteering Strategy was launched at Volunteering Australia's National Conference on Volunteeing on Wednesday 30 November 2011, as part of the International Year of the Volunteer Plus 10 celebrations.

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