- Grants totalling $70,000 to support International Volunteer Day
- 74 organisations and local governments to host volunteer-recognition activities across WA
- International Volunteer Day is celebrated on 5 December
The Cook Labor Government has awarded $70,000 in grant funding to support community organisations and local governments across Western Australia to celebrate International Volunteer Day.
Held on 5 December, International Volunteer Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate WA's volunteers, and the vital role they play in building connected and inclusive communities.
This year's grants program is supporting 74 volunteer-involving organisations and local governments to host volunteer-recognition events and activities such as award ceremonies, workshops, morning or afternoon teas to acknowledge WA's many dedicated volunteers.
Some of the events and activities include:
- An Alice in Wonderland-themed morning tea by the Exmouth Toy Library;
- a traditional Australian barbeque dinner and animal-themed quiz by Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Lesmurdie;
- a free live music sundowner by Investing In Our Youth in the South West;
- a sundowner to thank volunteers by Radio Margaret River Incorporated;
- an appreciation event by Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services to celebrate volunteers from culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+ communities;
- a community gathering featuring live music and a fleet blessing to pay tribute to volunteers and emergency service personnel by the Walpole Community Resource Telecentre;
- a public open afternoon at the Carnarvon Aquatic Centre;
- an afternoon tea and a kokedama-making workshop by the Kununurra Neighbourhood House; and
- a volunteer appreciation event to recognise diligence, generosity, and service across the community by EverAbility Group Limited.
The activities will take place in the first week of December 2025.
To see the full list of recipients, please visit www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/thank-volunteer-day
As stated by Volunteering Minister Hannah Beazley:
"On behalf of the Cook Labor Government, I'm thrilled to award these grants to celebrate Western Australia's volunteers, and the special role they play in maintaining connected and inclusive communities.
"These grants are supporting 74 volunteering-involving organisations to host a fantastic variety of events and activities across the State, from the Kimberley to the Great Southern.
"International Volunteer Day is all about giving back to those who give so much to our communities."
