- $1.2 million in funding announced to support the volunteer sector in the Crisafulli Government's 2026-27 Budget.
- Funding will support the implementation of statewide volunteering initiatives including developing a 10-year volunteering plan, supporting sector partnerships and removing red tape for volunteers.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to support the Queensland volunteer sector.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering support for Queensland's volunteering sector with a $1.2 million funding investment announced in the 2026-27 Budget.
Funding will go towards strengthening key partnerships within the sector, cutting red tape and developing a 10-year volunteering plan, empowering more volunteers across the State to continue great work in their communities.
Under the former Labor Government, Queensland's volunteer sector was severely neglected, with formal volunteering rates falling by 20 per cent.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering new funding to support 18 initiatives in partnership with the volunteer sector to empower our State's unsung heroes and break down barriers to make volunteering easier.
The initiatives provide a strong framework for meaningful, sustainable change in response to the findings and recommendations of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Volunteering.
Minister for Volunteers Ann Leahy said the funding demonstrated a strong commitment to strengthening and empowering our volunteer sector in Queensland.
"Under Labor's decade of decline, Queensland's volunteer sector was severely neglected which saw participation heavily decline," Minister Leahy said.
"Volunteers are the backbone of Queensland communities and we're backing them with increased funding to the volunteering sector.
"This year's Budget support will enhance the ability of volunteer organisations to build resilient, connected communities and encourage more people to get involved and stay involved.
"We promised the volunteer sector a fresh start and real support, and this government is delivering on that promise."
Volunteering Queensland CEO Jane Hedger welcomed the Crisafulli Government's Budget commitment, describing it as an important investment in strengthening volunteering across the State.
"The renewed commitment to a 10-year volunteering plan, strong sector partnerships and removing government barriers to participation will contribute to a more sustainable and accessible volunteering landscape," Ms Hedger said.
"We will continue to work with the Queensland Government and our sector partners to grow funding and support for volunteering to encourage and enable more Queenslanders to make a difference in their communities."
Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson said the funding would help strengthen the volunteer sector and support local communities.
"After a decade of decline under Labor, where volunteering rates dropped and the sector was overlooked, this funding is about delivering for Queensland by backing the people who give so much to our communities," Minister Simpson said.
Member for Caloundra Kendall Hatcher said the investment would help remove barriers and encourage more Queenslanders to get involved in volunteering.
"This is delivering for Queensland by making it easier for people to step up, give back and stay connected in their communities, while ensuring volunteers are better supported," Mrs Hatcher said.
Member for Nicklin Marty Hunt said the funding recognised the vital role volunteers play across the State.
"Volunteers are the heart of our communities. They step up when help is needed, support those doing it tough and give countless hours to causes they care about," Mr Hunt said.
"This funding recognises their extraordinary contribution and ensures they have the support and resources they need to continue making a big difference locally."
