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Apr 2026

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The Centre for Volunteering, the peak body for volunteering in NSW, explores volunteering and the volunteering sector through interviews with industry experts and those making a difference on the ground. For more information on The Centre for Volunteering and to access resources, tools, training and news head over to volunteering.com.au.

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April 10, 2026Episode 138 min

Paul Muller - A Look at Volunteer Leadership in 2026

Back for 2026 after a slightly longer break.In this episode, Clint Bertenshaw and Paul Muller discuss Volunteer Leadership in 2026. Building on findings from the 2025 State of Volunteering Report and reflecting on current global and economic concerns, Paul provides his insights and views on what challanges may be faced by volunteer leaders and their programs, the support State Peaks can play in supporting volunteer involving organisations and the successes that have come out of facing these challenges.For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Acknowledgement of Country The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands. We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

November 27, 202531 min

Paul Muller - State of Volunteering Report 2025

In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier⁠⁠ talks with Paul Muller, author of the 2025 NSW State of Volunteering Report about the report's key findings and what it means for volunteers and volunteer managers.For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠Acknowledgement of Country The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands. We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

September 25, 202520 min

Ned Narouz - Ready 2 Change

In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier⁠ talks with Ned Narouz about his work with youth mentoring charity Ready2Change. They discuss the findings of the Volunteering and Youth report as well as tips to recruit and retain young people in volunteer roles by understanding what matters to them.For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠⁠Acknowledgement of Country The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands. We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

September 9, 202516 min

Dr Saba Nabi OAM

In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier⁠ talks with Dr Saba Nabi about her volunteering work in Wagga Wagga and the findings of the Women in Volunteering Report.For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠⁠Acknowledgement of Country The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands. We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

June 20, 202535 min

Scott Tutton - Australian Sports Commission

In this episode Dr Ben Hillier speaks with Scott Tutton, the Program Manager of Sport Programs at the Australian Sports Commission about the findings of Volunteering and Sport Supplementary Report. For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠⁠Acknowledgement of Country The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands. We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

March 23, 202512 min

Kathryn Bredin - Riverina Community College

In this episode, ⁠Dr Ben Hillier⁠ speaks with Kathryn Bredin, Coordinator of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme at Riverina Community College in Wagga Wagga and was recognised as the 2024 NSW Volunteer Leader of the Year.For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - ⁠https://volunteering.com.au⁠Acknowledgement of Country The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands. We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

February 21, 202519 min

Clint Bertenshaw - The Centre for Volunteering

In this episode, Dr Ben Hillier speaks with Clint Bertenshaw, Director: Sector Development and Engagement at The Centre for Volunteering about the practical steps that volunteer managers can take to implement the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement and a range of other Australian volunteering frameworks.For more information and resources, visit the Centre for Volunteering's website - https://volunteering.com.auAcknowledgement of Country The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands. We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

December 4, 202417 min

Local Legends: Volunteering - Recognition One Year On with Leanne Hillman

In a conversation with Charlotte Bosler, Leanne Hillman shares her journey from volunteer to 2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year, and reflects on how the nomination has impacted her personally and benefited her organisation, Victims & Witnesses of Crime Court Support.

November 25, 202421 min

Let's Talk Volunteering: Graham Toomey

In this episode, Dr. Ben Hillier speaks to Wiradjuri and Wongaibon man Graham Toomey about volunteering with First Nations Australians.

November 6, 202422 min

Local Legends: Volunteering - A New Normal with Josh Renshaw

What is the future 'normal' of volunteering? Charlotte Bosler speaks to Volunteer Development Manager, Josh Renshaw from ReLove Foundation, on the challenges and opportunities facing the volunteer leaders of today, and tomorrow.