The Fellowship of Australian Writers WA (FAWWA) is a non-profit organisation established in 1938 to “promote the study and practice of literature in Australia”, says Patricia Johnson from FAWWA. Volunteering from individuals such as Warren Jennings is crucially important. His assistance has been invaluable, says Patricia, whose “work has had a positive effect on the Fellowship, improving its performance and record-keeping financially”.

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One of the biggest events on the Spina Bifida Foundation’s calendar is its ‘Night of Celebrations’, which is held yearly every November. It “celebrates the accomplishments of members over the past 12 months". It’s an event where all staff, the Board and members are fully involved and, as such, it’s necessary to have volunteers external to the Spina Bifida Foundation to assist. This year enthusiastic photogrpaher Justin Marshall volunteered his time for the event.

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Youth Futures WA is one of the largest providers of education and training services to youth at risk in the north Perth area. They recently undertook a skilled volunteering project with Bankwest employee Adrian Cowman to deliver three workshops at COMET, an alternative education program for year 10 and 11 students.

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When Jane Price, an employee from NRCHC was given a new position at the start of the year, which was also a new role for the organisation, it provided the ideal opportunity for a mentor/mentee relationship. Enter Clinton Licht from NAB who is now mentoring Jane.

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Every day Melbourne Citymission works with disadvantaged, vulnerable and disabled people across Victoria. When ANZ’s Global Learning Team identified an opportunity to build an online course, Melbourne Citymission was chosen as the community partner to benefit from the skilled volunteer’s initiative.

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Animal Aid is a not for profit animal welfare organisation that operates three open door shelters around Victoria. Through goodcompany they found volunteer videographer Matthew Masci from the NAB, to help them video and ultimately help rehome their animals.

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Successful cooperatives are based on values of self help, equality, equity, social responsibility, and solidarity. Rob wanted to be sure that United Housing had a unified identity and the appropriate communications in place to inform and empower members. Rob contacted goodcompany and found two “consummate professionals” in volunteers Anu Srinivasan from the NAB and Meera Jethmal.

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