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Million migrants among the volunteers of Australia

SES volunteer Sharmin Hossain (SBS)
SES volunteer Sharmin Hossain (SBS) Source: SBS

An estimated 6 million people across Australia dedicate their time to volunteering, with 1 million of those born overseas. National Volunteer Week offers a good chance to look at the impact and contributions migrants are making as volunteers in one community.


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By Abbie O'Brien

Presented by Roza Germian

Source: SBS



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An estimated 6 million people across Australia dedicate their time to volunteering, with 1 million of those born overseas. National Volunteer Week offers a good chance to look at the impact and contributions migrants are making as volunteers in one community.



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