The Queensland Government’s Parliamentary Inquiry into Volunteering has heard from more then 500 volunteers and organisations from across the state.
The Supporting Our Volunteers Parliamentary Inquiry held a public hearing in Rockhampton on 12 August, as the government looks to address declining volunteer numbers across the state.
Minister for Volunteers, Ann Leahy, said that recent disaster events in North and South East Queensland reaffirmed the vital contribution volunteers made to the state.
“From the SES volunteers to the JPs in Community Recovery hubs across the state, our volunteers’ selfless work and passion to make a difference is the cornerstone of any effective disaster response and recovery,” Leahy said.
“The Crisafulli Government is committed to ensuring our passionate and hardworking volunteers have the resources and to find a better way forward for the sector.
“I know that from engaging with the sector, there are a range of obstacles stopping people from volunteering and our government wants to investigate these so we can address them and reverse the decline in volunteering numbers.”
