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A guide to WHS for volunteers
This guide provides information on how the model work health and safety (WHS) laws apply
to organisations that engage volunteers
Author : Safe Work Australia
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Volunteer’s First Day Checklist
Use this checklist for a volunteer’s first day to ensure their induction requirements gets met.
Author : Volunteerability
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(EE) Clothing Guide
This simple clothing guide is for anyone not sure about what they should wear. If you are unsure, you can ask the organisation you are applying or volunteering for if they have any rules.
Author : Volunteerability
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Volunteer roles – examples
Use this guide to explore the different types of volunteering and see what fits best with your goals and interests!
Author : Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc
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Employ my Ability
This strategy is a guiding framework for governments, employers and the broader community towards a workforce that values diverse talent and where people with
disability can reach their full potential.
Author : Australian Government
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Accessible communication for Social Media posts
Use our template and examples to create accessible social media posts, including advertising for volunteers
Author: Volunteerability
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Inclusion @ Work Index 2021-2022
The 2021-2022 Inclusion@Work Index maps the state of inclusion in Australian organisations and provides the Australian business case for inclusion. The Index highlights how workplace inclusion significantly increases performance and wellbeing, satisfaction and innovation – all factors that, when lacking, impact culture and could contribute to the ‘great resignation’ making its way to Australia.
Author : Diversity Council Australia
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Volunteer Survey Template
Recognising your volunteers is an important part of the retention process. This survey is a great way to give them the opportunity to provide feedback. Don’t forget to have processes in place to implement changes based on the feedback.
Author : Volunteerability
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Report it Right – Media Guidelines
The media can play an important role in shifting the narrative around disability and support meaningful change in how the general public view and interact with people with disability. The guidelines contain words to use or avoid, interview advice and pointers on image selection to support stories.
Author : Inclusive SA
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30 ways to show you appreciate your volunteers
Volunteer appreciation can be expressed in so many ways (often just a thank you goes a long way!) and is instrumental in building better relationships with your team. Some ideas may not be relevant to the Australian landscape, but might help you to stimulate your imagination.
Author: Rosterfy (USA)
