According to data from Volunteering Australia, in 2025, over nine million Australians contributed over 600 million hours annually in volunteer work. In comparison, Australians contributed around 490 million hours annually in volunteer work in 2020. Source: Getty / Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
National Volunteer Week (NVW), to be held from 18–24 May 2026, is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, recognising their vital contributions across the country. With the theme ‘Your Year to Volunteer’, it highlights the important role volunteering plays in strengthening Australia’s social fabric. Featuring Gary Patni, SES NSW volunteer Vinay Kumar, and Md Anas, a young multicultural award-winning volunteer from Victoria, this podcast explores why more Australians are rediscovering the joy of giving back to their communities.
National Volunteer Week (NVW), to be held from 18–24 May 2026, is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, recognising their vital contributions across the country. With the theme ‘Your Year to Volunteer’, it highlights the important role volunteering plays in strengthening Australia’s social fabric. Featuring Gary Patni, SES NSW volunteer Vinay Kumar, and Md Anas, a young multicultural award-winning volunteer from Victoria, this podcast explores why more Australians are rediscovering the joy of giving back to their communities.
