The Neighbourhood and Care Army Connect initiative is now complete.

About the Initiative

The Neighbourhood and Care Army Connect (NCAC) Workers Program, a Queensland Government initiative in partnership with the Care Army and proudly supported by Volunteering Queensland, has now ended.   

Throughout the 12-month pilot program Volunteering Queensland saw Connect Workers undertake roles within Neighbourhood and Community Centres across the state to identify the local volunteering needs within their communities and become local volunteer management experts in their region. 

As a result of the work and collaboration undertaken by Connect Workers and these local Neighbourhood and Community Centres, invaluable connections were made between volunteers and Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs), and localised support and information was provided on volunteering.  

We are very proud of the positive impact the NCAC Program has had within the respective localities.  

Although The NCAC Program has ended, support for the volunteering space is never far away. Please see the state-based and region-specific support available below. 

State-based referrals

For Volunteer Involving Organisations: 

Volunteering Queensland’s role as the state peak body of volunteering, is to advance, support, and promote volunteering across Queensland. Volunteering Queensland can support VIOs with the provision of:  

  • information and advice on volunteering 
  • training resources 
  • access to monthly VQ Member Network Meetings (Community of Practice) for members only, and bi-monthly Volunteer Managers Network Meetings for non-members. 

Volunteer recruitment services can be sourced via:  

  • VIKTOR database (accessed via Volunteering Queensland membership), a leading web-based system for volunteer referrals homing 95 per cent of volunteering opportunities 
  • Care Army database requests for support  

A range of resources supporting best practice in volunteer management are also freely available to VIOs via various websites. Some of these include:   

For Volunteers:  

Volunteering Queensland can support volunteers with the provision of:  

  • information and advice on volunteering 
  • training resources

Volunteering opportunities can be found by:   

  • registering to join the Care Army database. If you are already a Care Army volunteer, you may wish to update your profile records here.
  • searching for available roles on the Volunteering Queensland website. Roles advertised through GoVolunteer, Seek Volunteer and other organisations utilising the VIKTOR platform will also be included in this search.

Region-specific referrals

VIOs 

The Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre is the regional centre for all volunteering matters and operates as the conduit in connecting VIOs with all local providers of community support. Through its Volunteer Connect service The Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre supports VIOs with the provision of:  

 

  • volunteering information 
  • connections with volunteering organisations 
  • recruitment of volunteers in the community. 

 

Volunteers 

Local volunteering support and opportunities in Bundaberg can be found via the Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre.

VIOs

Volunteering Queensland is a great referral point within the Cairns area as it is dedicated to advancing and promoting volunteering within Brisbane and across Queensland. Volunteering Queensland can support VIOs with: 

  

  • information and advice on volunteering 
  • training resources 
  • access to monthly VQ Member Network Meetings (Community of Practice) for members only, and bi-monthly Volunteer Managers Network Meetings for non-members. 

  

Recruitment support can be sourced via:  

  

  • VIKTOR database (accessed via Volunteering Queensland, SEEK Volunteer, and GoVolunteer), a leading web-based system for volunteer referrals homing 95 per cent of volunteering opportunities 
  • Care Army database requests for support.  

  

Another great resource for VIOs in Cairns is Volunteering Far North Queensland where you will find access to: 

  • resources 
  • grant information  
  • membership offerings 
  • newsletter. 

 

Volunteers  

Local volunteering support and opportunities in Cairns can be found via:  

VIOs  

Volunteering Queensland is a great referral point within the Coopers Plains area as it is dedicated to advancing and promoting volunteering within Brisbane and across Queensland. Volunteering Queensland can support VIOs with: 

  

  • information and advice on volunteering 
  • training resources 
  • access to monthly VQ Member Network Meetings (Community of Practice) for members only, and bi-monthly Volunteer Managers Network Meetings for non-members. 

  

Recruitment support can be sourced via:  

  

  • VIKTOR database (accessed via Volunteering Queensland, SEEK Volunteer, and GoVolunteer), a leading web-based system for volunteer referrals homing 95 per cent of volunteering opportunities 
  • Care Army database requests for support. 

 

A local monthly Community of Practice (CoP) established in 2022 is another great place to connect with other VIOs; to share with and learn from one another. To learn more about the local CoP please contact Janet Mhindurwa from Multicultural Australia on 043216039 (mobile), 33375500 (office), or get in touch via www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au  

 

Volunteers 

Local volunteering support and opportunities in Coopers Plains and surrounds can be found via: 

 

The local Neighbourhood Centre in the Coopers Plains region is St. David’s. If you are interested in volunteering at the St. David’s Neighbourhood Centre, or would like to know more about what it does, please visit www.stdavidsnc.org.au or email info@stdavidsnc.org.au 

VIOs  

Volunteering Queensland is a great referral point within the Gailes area as it is dedicated to advancing and promoting volunteering within Brisbane and across Queensland. Volunteering Queensland can support VIOs with: 

  

  • information and advice on volunteering 
  • training resources 
  • access to monthly VQ Member Network Meetings (Community of Practice) for members only, and bi-monthly Volunteer Managers Network Meetings for non-members. 

  

Recruitment support can be sourced via:  

  

  • VIKTOR database (accessed via Volunteering Queensland, SEEK Volunteer, and GoVolunteer),  a leading web-based system for volunteer referrals homing 95 per cent of volunteering opportunities 
  • Care Army database requests for support. 

 

Volunteers 

Local volunteering support and opportunities in Gailes can be found via local volunteer involving organisations to identify available roles or by visiting Volunteering Queensland.

 

If you are interested in volunteering at Gailes Community House, or would like to know more about what it does, please visit www.gailescommunityhouse.com.au or email office@gailescommunityhouse.com.au

VIOs 

NFP (Not for Profit) House is a great referral point for VIOs within the Gladstone area as it works to enable NFPs and community groups to build capacity and improve the benefits offered within the community. NFP House supports VIOs with: 

 

  • information and advice  
  • resources and funding assistance  
  • training and mentoring 
  • referrals and facilitation of introductions with potential partners. 

 

Another great resource for VIOs in Gladstone is the Gladstone Regional Council (Community Development Team) and its resources page where you will find access to:  

 

  • support 
  • resources.

 

The Gladstone Regional Council also hosts regular Interagency Network Meetings. Invitations to these meetings are open to not-for-profit organisations in the social services sector. To express interest to attend please call 0749766300 or email cas@gladstone.qld.gov.au. 

 

Volunteers 

Local volunteering support and opportunities in Gladstone can be found via: 

 

VIOs

The Inala Community House is a great referral point for VIOs within the Inala area. Inala Community House supports VIOs by providing:  

 

  • information 
  • advice 
  • referral and connection assistance. 

 

Another great resource for VIOs in Inala is the Logan City Council where you will find access to regular network meetings taking place locally. 

 

Open to local Community Centres, LCC hosts a bimonthly meeting to connect, share information regarding current and future programs, events, services, and resources. For more information on this network please contact:  

Ellen Han (Community Development Worker, Logan City Council) at EllenHan@logan.qld.gov.au  or 07 3412 5780. 

 

And for all other VIOs who do not identify as a Community Centre, there is a Logan Interagency Network Meeting that takes place on the first Monday of every month. A great opportunity to share ideas, resources, collaborate with and support one another within your community. For more information on this network and how to get connected, please contact:   

Ron Mitchell (Connect Worker, KENG) at ron.mitchell@keng.org.au or 07 3808 1684.  

  

Volunteers 

Local volunteering opportunities in Inala and surrounds can be found via: 

VIOs 

The Kingston East Neighbourhood Group (KENG) is a great referral point for VIOs within the Kingston East area. KENG supports VIOs with local volunteering matters.

Another great resource for VIOs in Kingston East is the Logan City Council where you will find access to regular network meetings.

Open to local Community Centres, LCC hosts a bimonthly meeting to connect, share information regarding current and future programs, events, services, and resources. For more information on this network please contact:  

Ellen Han (Community Development Worker, Logan City Council) at EllenHan@logan.qld.gov.au  or 07 3412 5780. 

And for all other VIOs who do not identify as a Community Centre, there is a Logan Interagency Network Meeting that takes place on the first Monday of every month. A great opportunity to share ideas, resources, collaborate with and support one another within your community. For more information on this network and how to get connected, please contact:   

Ron Mitchell (Connect Worker, KENG) at ron.mitchell@keng.org.au or 07 3808 1684.  

 

Volunteers 

Local volunteering opportunities in Kingston and surrounds can be found via: 

VIOs 

Mackay Regional Council is a great referral point for VIOs within the Mackay area. MRC supports VIOs with:  

Mackay Regional Council also hosts regular volunteer manager meetings open to all local VIOs. Keep track of the Mackay Regional Council Community Program Team via the events section of its Facebook page.

Alternatively, you can get in touch with the team here: 

Phone: 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529)
Email: info@mackay.qld.gov.au   

Volunteers 

Local volunteering opportunities in Mackay and surrounds can be found via the Mackay Regional Council.

VIOs 

Volunteering Queensland is a great referral point within the New Farm area as it is dedicated to advancing and promoting volunteering within Brisbane and across Queensland. Volunteering Queensland can support VIOs with: 

  

  • information and advice on volunteering 
  • training resources 
  • access to monthly VQ Member Network Meetings (Community of Practice) for members only, and bi-monthly Volunteer Managers Network Meetings for non-members. 

  

Recruitment support can be sourced via:  

  

  • VIKTOR database (accessed via Volunteering Queensland, SEEK Volunteer, and GoVolunteer), a leading web-based system for volunteer referrals homing 95 per cent of volunteering opportunities 
  • Care Army database requests for support. 

 

A local monthly Community of Practice (CoP) established in 2022 is another great place to connect with other VIOs, to share with and learn from one another. To learn more about the local CoP please contact Janet Mhindurwa from Multicultural Australia on 043216039 (mobile), 33375500 (office), or get in touch via www.multiculturalaustralia.org.au  

Volunteers 

Local volunteering support and opportunities in New Farm and surrounds can be found via: 

VIOs 

Volunteering Gold Coast is a great referral point for VIOs within the Palm Beach area as its focus is to promote inclusion and connecting communities and connecting volunteers with VIOs doing good throughout the Gold Coast. Volunteering Gold Coast supports VIOs with:  

 

Another great resource for VIOs in Palm Beach is the Gold Coast City Council where you will find access to:  

 

 

Volunteers 

Local volunteering support and opportunities in Palm Beach and surrounds can be found via:  

VIOs 

Volunteering Queensland is a great referral point within the Douglas Shire as it is dedicated to advancing and promoting volunteering across Queensland. Volunteering Queensland can support VIOs with:  

  • information and advice on volunteering matters 
  • training and resources  
  • access to monthly VQ Member Network Meetings (Community of Practice) for members only, and bi-monthly Volunteer Managers Network Meetings for non-members.  

   

Recruitment support can be sourced via:   

  •  VIKTOR database (accessed via Volunteering Queensland, SEEK Volunteer, and GoVolunteer), a leading web-based system for volunteer referrals homing 95 per cent of volunteering opportunities  
  • Care Army database requests for support.  

  

Volunteers  

Local volunteering support and opportunities in Douglas Shire and surrounds can be found via:  

VIOs 

Volunteering Gold Coast is a great referral point for VIOs within the Varsity Lakes area as their focus is to promote inclusion and connecting communities and connecting volunteers with VIOs doing good throughout the Gold Coast. Volunteering Gold Coast supports VIOs with:  

 

Another great resource for VIOs in Varsity Lakes is the Gold Coast City Council where you will find access to:  

 

Freddy Match also supports VIOs with resources.

Volunteers 

Local volunteering support and opportunities in Varsity Lakes and surrounds can be found via:  

If you have any feedback or questions, please contact Volunteering Queensland by emailing  reception@volunteeringqld.org.au or by calling 07 3002 7600. 

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