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itality SOUTH AUSTRALIA WINTER 2018
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CEO’S MESSAGE MINISTER’S MESSAGE
Evelyn O’Loughlin
CEO Volunteering SA&NT
Hon Michelle Lensink MLC
South Australian Minister for Human Services
CEO’s Message
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TRANSPORT MEETING A JOURNEY THROUGH AN ABUNDANCE OF
On the cover EVELYN O’LOUGHLIN
Volunteering SA&NT volunteers Stephen COMMUNITY NEEDS SA’S UNIQUE POLICE REWARDING ROLES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Moller, Jane Osborn and Paola Garcia HISTORY
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER 13 A PLACE TO PICNIC
WEEK 1,000 PARADE IN TEAMING UP WITH
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ADELAIDE ‘TOURISTS’ ON TRIPS
59 FABULOUS YEARS
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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS RSB VOLUNTEERS HIT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
IN DEMAND TOP GEAR
VOLUNTEER MANAGERS
6 15 NETWORK Welcome to the mid-year edition of Vitality Like those volunteering in education, health,
VOLUNTEERS TRAVEL GETTING OUT AND magazine with a theme of Transportation. recreation and sport, the environment and
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TO GOLD COAST ABOUT emergency services. They are teaching
FAMILIES GROWING Transport plays an essential part in our lives, no
8 16 STRONGER, TOGETHER matter whether it is the movement of people, assistants, trainers, yoga teachers, marshals,
volunteeringsa-nt.org.au VOLUNTEER DRIVER MESSING ABOUT IN animals or goods - by road, air, sea or foot. coast carers, gardening and nursery assistants
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DONATIONS BOATS And in the volunteering sector, it is no different. and SES volunteers, just to name a few.
LIFELONG MEMBER
ADELAIDE HEAD OFFICE 8 17 LEAVES LASTING LEGACY We have a range of transport-themed stories
Level 5/182 Victoria Square TAKE THE STEP WITH SA DAPHNE BRINGS BOOKS
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such as nation-wide shower trucks, BMX bikes People like
People like yourself yourself
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THE AGE OF
OPPORTUNITY FOR SA
and a couple on volunteer drivers and the
difference they are making to a hospital and
volunteer
receiver.
for so
reasons, with benefits to both the giver and
Country T 1300 135 545
E reception@volunteeringsa-nt.org.au CITY DIRT—BMX CARING FOR NATURE VOLUNTEERS across the Southern Flinders Ranges. We hear many reasons, with
VOLUNTEERS WITH TREES FOR LIFE from the Adelaide 500’s official charity and our
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VOLUNTEERING SA&NT
Game Shaper volunteers that recently travelled benefits to both the
Charles Darwin Centre
Level 16/19 Smith Street MOBILE SHOWER TRUCK 18 TRAINING to Queensland for the Commonwealth Games
on the Gold Coast.
giver and receiver.
FOR ADELAIDE VOLUNTEER
Darwin NT 0800
ORGANISATIONS In May, during National Volunteer Week, a And, volunteers enjoy a greater sense of
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PARTNERING TO SAVE record breaking 1000 volunteers took to the wellbeing by making a difference to the lives
E darwin@volunteeringsa-nt.org.au SUPPORT FOR SETTLING
HISTORIC RECORDS streets of Adelaide to walk proudly together, of others. For the people being helped, it’s all
INTO AN ADELAIDE
ALICE SPRINGS
LIFESTYLE united in their common goal of helping others. about connection – feeling a sense of belonging
T 08 8952 9630
In the Northern Territory, 450 volunteers and purpose.
E alice.springs@volunteeringsa-nt.org.au
travelled to either the Alice Springs or Darwin Volunteering has a major impact on our
events where they were recognised at local communities too by making them more
receptions in their honour. sustainable and vibrant.
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ABN 82 279 275 584 These volunteers and more, make up the I’d like to thank you for all you do in your
Published | July 2018 almost one million people volunteering in community, for dedicating your time, skills and
Publisher | Volunteering SA&NT Inc
Engagement
South Australia and the 70,000 in the Northern passion and for making life a whole lot better
Editor | Sue Rogers,
Territory making the combined value of their for so many.
Communications Manager
Volunteering
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Minister’s Message
HON MICHELLE LENSINK MLC
MINISTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES
A message to all volunteers That is why we are striving to make it as easy as
possible to volunteer and make a difference in
There are approximately 900,000 volunteers L-R NICK READE, CEO BANK SA; HIS EXCELLENCY THE HONOURABLE HIEU VAN LE, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND PATRON OF VOLUNTEERING SA&NT;
our community. This includes our commitment LYN FORSTER, NORTHERN PASSENGER TRANSPORT NETWORK VOLUNTEER DRIVER TEAM; HON MICHELLE LENSINK MLC, MINISTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES AND
providing around 1.7 million hours of time every to abolish screening fees for volunteers and MELANIE TATE, PUDDLE JUMPERS SA
week in South Australia. extending the ‘We Do’ app that provides
Volunteering is vital to our way of life, as it
generates great community spirit and helps to
make our neighbourhoods welcoming, safe and
rewards for volunteers and links them with
volunteer opportunities.
Furthermore, the government, along with its
Transport meeting community needs
inclusive.
partners, has reinvigorated the Volunteering
It is through this unwavering generosity that Strategy for South Australia. Its focus is on
SUE ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, VSA&NT
you, as a volunteer, make a real difference to building leadership capacity across the sector
BEN TRAVERS COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER, VSA&NT
the lives of South Australians. At the same together with the positive social and economic
time, you develop new skills, discover new impact of volunteering.
interests and opportunities and meet new
people.
We must do everything we can to encourage
the next generation of volunteers – our young
Highlighting just how important volunteer
driving is for communities, The Northern
“Transport is the The winners in the other two categories were:
Premier’s Award for Corporate Social
National Volunteer Week from 21-27 May was people, our new retirees, people from all walks Passenger Transport Network Volunteer Drive ‘invisible’, but vital Responsibility - Bank SA
our chance to acknowledge the generous
contributions of volunteers across the nation.
of life – to get involved and contribute their skills
and expertise and make a difference to the lives
Team, were recent winners in The Andamooka’
Community Project Award, announced at the
link, to maintaining Bank SA and their employees have been
supporting the St Vincent de Paul Society
It was a great week celebrating the many
thousands of volunteers who give their time so
of others. South Australian Volunteers Thank You event. the health and since 2011 through fundraising, volunteering,
freely to make someone else’s life better.
I extend my sincere thanks to everyone who
collectively makes our volunteering sector so
Extending over six council areas (Mount
Remarkable, Orroroo/Carrieton, Peterborough,
wellbeing of our
“Transport is the ‘invisible’, but vital link, to
supporting promotions, partnering for major
and disaster appeals and offering advice and
The State Government also held the State remarkable. Port Pirie, Northern Areas Council and Flinders communities.
maintaining the health and wellbeing of our consultation.
Volunteer Awards at the annual Volunteers’ Ranges), the Network was initiated to increase communities. Joy Noble Medal - Melanie Tate, Puddle
‘Thank You’ Event at the Festival Theatre on transport options to people residing in rural “By providing access to medical and social Jumpers SA
the Queen’s Birthday public holiday. It was townships within the Southern Flinders Ranges. services is well known to have a direct link Melanie Tate set up Puddle Jumpers SA in
an honour to be there to thank our wonderful to a person’s physical, mental and emotional
Working with existing transport operators, as 2012 and works with 500 volunteers to provide
volunteers and to see so many volunteers and wellbeing”, said Lyn.
well as managing their own fleet (six vehicles social development opportunities for children
volunteer-supporting organisations join in the
and one 12-seater bus), they provide much Around 1800 volunteers gathered at the who, for many reasons, aren’t living with their
festivities.
needed transport to people who are aged, frail, Adelaide Festival Centre on the Queen’s birth parents. Puddle Jumpers provides an
The State Government is committed to disabled, transport disadvantaged or socially Birthday public holiday for a celebration in opportunity for them to feel safe and loved.
supporting South Australia’s volunteers by isolated. recognition of the amazing contribution of our The crowd also enjoyed performances by Mark
nurturing and growing our volunteering efforts, State’s wonderful volunteers.
Lyn Forster, Manager of Volunteers said that Holden’s Greatest Show on Earth, Modern
now and into the future.
to be acknowledged in front of your peers was Adelaide personality, Lisa McAskill was Maori Quartet and Nancye Hayes and Todd
such an honour and she accepted the award MC and introduced guest speaker, Arman McKenney in Bosom Buddies.
on behalf of all of the volunteers in the Network. Abrahimzadeh, an Australian anti-domestic The event is hosted by the Government of
violence campaigner and ambassador for the South Australia, through the Department of
White Ribbon Campaign. Arman has been Human Services.
dedicated to raising awareness of domestic
For more information
violence following the death of his mother, Volunteering SA&NT
Zahra. T 08 8221 7177
E reception@volunteeringsa-nt.org.au
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National Volunteer Week
1,000 parade in Adelaide
Volunteer
drivers in
demand
DAVID JACQUIER PROGRAM SUPPORT OFFICER, VSA&NT
BEN TRAVERS COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER, VSA&NT
Volunteer driven community transport plays
a huge role in the delivery of community
services by not-for-profit organisations in South
Australia. The role of volunteer driver can be a
varied one with roles ranging from delivering
meals, transporting patients, being a tour guide
L-R MICHELLE LENSINK MLC, MINISTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES, NAT COOK, SHADOW MINISTER FOR HUMAN
SERVICES, THE HON HIEU VAN LE, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, MARTIN HAESE, LORD MAYOR OF ADELAIDE, or a mentor to young drivers.
KAREN BUENGER, VSA&NT BOARD CHAIRPERSON, EVELYN O’LOUGHLIN, CEO VSA&NT
As part of their work with the Commonwealth
Support Programme, Volunteering SA&NT has
National Volunteer Week is an annual People choose to volunteer for their own
a particular interested in community transport.
celebration and acknowledgement of the reasons and for many it is to give something
generous contribution that volunteers make all back to the community and to make a positive Through one of its group (Eastern Collaborative
across Australia. impact on peoples’ lives. For others it provides Project), a Community Transport Working
an opportunity to meet new people, share Group is currently looking at opportunities
Held from 21-27 May, events all over the
knowledge and learn new skills. for collaboration for shared volunteer drivers
country signified the substantial impact
between several aged care organisations.
that volunteering has on all sectors of the CEO Evelyn O’Loughlin said no matter how you
community. look at it, volunteering is good for both the giver
In South Australia, the week-long celebrations and the receiver. The outcome will mean better
are launched with a Parade and Thank You use of resources for not just the
“Research shows that
BBQ on the first day and in seven short
years, the parade has grown from 250 volunteers experience
The official proceedings were emceed by drivers, but through training
Evelyn O’Loughlin, CEO VSA&NT and included
volunteers, representing 24 organisations to
greater feelings of acknowledgement from His Excellency The
and other resources as well.
1000 volunteers from 60 volunteer involving
Honourable Hieu Van Le, Governor of South
organisations. wellbeing and are Australia and Patron of Volunteering SA&NT,
There are currently around 70 positions for
volunteer drivers on the VSA&NT website and
Travelling along King William Street, from the healthier and happier Hon Michelle Lensink MLC, Minister for Human WeDo App which shows that drivers are in high
Torrens Parade Ground to Victoria Square, the
sea of colour was a sight to behold. The happy
– even increasing life Services and Karen Buenger, Volunteering
SA&NT Board Chairperson.
demand.
faces represent the one million volunteers in expectancy. Thank you to in-kind supporters FoodBank SA,
South Australia who make a difference by freely For more information
Kyton’s Bakery, Mt Lofty Springs and Rapid Volunteering SA&NT
and passionately giving their time and skills “It connects communities, making them more
Relief Team. T 08 8221 7177
without any financial gain. resilient and cohesive, which is reinforced W volunteeringsa-nt.org.au
by this year’s National Volunteer Week theme
of ‘Give a Little. Change a Lot,” said For more information
Volunteering SA&NT
Ms O’Loughlin. T 08 8221 7177
W volunteeringsa-nt.org.au
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Volunteers travel
to Gold Coast
SUE ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, VSA&NT
BEN TRAVERS COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER, VSA&NT
THROUGH THE EYES OF MARSHALL, NICHOLAS
NICHOLAS ASKEW (FAR RIGHT) WITH THE KENYAN CYCLING TEAM KYLIE DOECKE HOLDING THE QUEEN’S BATON AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS MEDICAL TEAM KYLIE (RIGHT) WITH ENGLISH ATHLETICS TEAM
PHYSIOTHERAPIST JEMMA
A team of 15,000 volunteers, affectionately
known as the ‘Game Shapers’, were invaluable
“Without the “We had to cover all travel and accommodation
expenses, as well as any living expenses,
Matthew Mitcham, former Australian diver and
Tatiana Grigorieva, former Australian
at the recent Commonwealth Games held on volunteers, the event however meals were provided whilst on duty,” pole vaulter.
the Gold Coast. Kylie said.
Saving an estimated $20 million, these
just wouldn’t be As a Marshall in the road cycling events,
Nicholas had the privilege of meeting two
Australian cyclists, Cameron Meyer and Chloe
volunteers, including 77 from South Australia, possible.”
“Without the volunteers, theAlan.
said event just wouldn’t Nicholas had responsibility of ensuring that
the cyclists were safe - making sure the track
Hosking and as an avid cyclist himself, riding
were selected from a pool of around 47,000 be possible.” said Alan. with the Kenyan Men’s Cycling team was a
applicants. was clear of litter and other obstacles. Working highlight.
Two ‘Game Shapers’ from South Australia
The initial volunteer call out was in February with a fellow volunteer, Nicholas had to use his Back in Adelaide they both volunteer for other
were Kylie Doecke and Nicholas Askew. Kylie,
2017, which started the multi-step application initiative to quickly change the course after the organisations and events. With a keen interest
also a volunteer at the 2006 Commonwealth
process including an online survey and an cyclists had crossed the finish line, to avoid in motor sport, Kylie works at the Adelaide 500
Games in Melbourne, was a Sports Trainer at
electronic interview via video, with successful what could have been a pretty nasty accident. Super Cars and interstate at the Formula 1
the athletics warm up facility. Nicholas worked
candidates being advised at the end of last in the road cycling events as a Marshall, having “In the men’s time trial there was a problem Grand Prix in Melbourne.
PACKING UP AFTER A LONG DAY AT THE ROAD CYCLING EVENTS COMM GAMES VOLUNTEER
year. previously undertaken similar roles over the last with the track with cyclists going the wrong Outside of cycling, Nicholas is a member of the MEMENTO SURFBOARD
way around a corner instead of going straight, GOLD COAST
Manager Volunteers, Alan Noble said that nine years with the Tour Down Under. Eastern Suburbs division of the SES.
logistically the volunteer management program which meant they were at risk of colliding with
Kylie first expressed her interest in volunteering Volunteer for many years, Kylie and Nicholas
was massive and very rewarding. stationary race vehicles.
back in 2016 and applied the moment get so much out of helping others by providing
“To see everyone get so much out of helping applications opened. Kylie, along with the other “I could see what was about to happen, so a much valued and needed service in their
others was fantastic. All the volunteers were volunteers, were required to undertake training I had to quickly step out and signal for the communities. They are dedicated to their roles
incredible and each added their own personal and had to cover their own expenses. cyclists to slow down. Fortunately this worked and hope that their story may inspire others to
touch to the Games. and a collision averted.” said Nicholas. engage in volunteering around Australia.
“I was located a fair distance from the Gold
Coast, so all of my training was conducted Kylie and Nicholas both met a number famous
online. athletes with Kylie meeting netball greats,
Norma Plummer and Nicole Cusack, both
“We were guided through general information
coaches and former players. She also met
on the Commonwealth Games and then more
specific training on our role and the venue. ADELAIDE SPORTS TRAINERS
KYLIE (LEFT) AND VIV
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BACK ROWS - VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WITH PORT PIRIE HOSPITAL STAFF LINDA PAECH, SAAS KAROONDA CITY DIRT VOLUNTEERS L-R CALLUM AND NIGEL (PHOTOGRAPH BY JESS CLARKE) BIG SUNDAY MARION LIFE
Volunteer driver ‘Take the Step’ with City Dirt— Mobile shower
donations—making a SA Ambulance Service BMX Volunteers truck for Adelaide
difference LISA GREEN C
ORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, TEAM LEADER—
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT STRATEGY
KAREN JENKINSON VOLUNTEER COOORDINATOR JOSHUA HOLMES PROJECTS MANAGER
SUE DOYLE VOLUNTEER COOORDINATOR SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) A range of programs have been Every day Callum Rogers and with that, it’s helping them do it. Big Sunday is ordinary, everyday The service is run completely
is ramping up its ‘Take the Step’ introduced to assist volunteers Nigel Jordan get up at 5.45 am Julia, a coordinator in Recreation people combining together to with the help of volunteers and
The Volunteer Drivers Group from The Volunteer Drivers Group campaign which aims to increase in their local community, with and ride their hardtails (a BMX / Planning & Capacity Building is a contribute back to those in our is set up at some of Adelaide’s
Port Pirie Regional Health Service consists of 13 drivers who drive the number of volunteers by ambulance volunteering integrated mountain bike hybrid) to the dirt key contact for Nigel and Callum at community who are struggling to well-known charities including
recently donated several large four days a week for Joyce Gray highlighting how easy it is to sign into lifestyles with training jumps in the South Park Lands. City of Adelaide and she supports survive, are marginalised through The Salvation Army, Faith Works,
items of equipment, such as an Day Centre and three days a up, train and cover rosters. conducted at a volunteer’s own There, they spend two hours the volunteer team as they work isolation, poverty, disability Marion Life and the Marion
oxygen sector and emergency week for Rosemary Cottage SAAS want to encourage those pace. sculpting and repairing the jumps through Council’s processes. The or sickness. Big Sunday acts Council’s purpose built Skate
department dressing trolleys to the (dementia specific program). who may have thought about Initially volunteers who sign up with by hand – heaving dirt, watering, City of Adelaide engages a BMX to provide hope to seemingly Park.
health service using donated funds They also transport Hammill getting involved in healthcare, SAAS will assist more experienced and whacking the clay into shape. specialist company to conduct a hopeless situations through Big Sunday is passionate about
accumulated over many years. House residents (Aged Care to fulfil their desire by joining the ambulance officers with their work. Nigel has been working at the safety audit of the track to affirm the practical service. educating the next generation
Residential wing) on outings other 1595 volunteers. As they progress volunteers will jumps for nine years. Callum went facility is fit for purpose. By partnering with other not-for- about the importance of
The funds were raised through
donations from Volunteer Transport and clients who are eligible for potentially go from driving the through high school and university Julia says allowing volunteers to profits they can help create better volunteering and having a servant
Linda Paech has volunteered
Scheme clients and the proceeds the Client Assisted Transport ambulance to directly working with while riding the track. The morning maintain the dirt jumps has created communities. heart for our community.
for 10 years and has found the
from ongoing bottle and can Scheme. The volunteer drivers patients once they have completed ritual is both productive and a benefit for the City. “It is a little bit
experience to have more depth to A recent partnership with One
collections across the Port Pirie take these eligible clients to the necessary training. Volunteers meditative, but always, always innovative because many Councils For more information
it than people may think. Voice has seen a brand new Big Sunday
Hospital grounds by volunteer their specialist appointments will then continue to undergo cut short. pay contractors to come in and
“After joining, I never looked back. mobile shower truck hit the streets E Joshua.holmes@bigsunday.org.au
drivers. in Adelaide and other regional regular training to ensure their skills fix the site every six months,” she M 0498 739 357
Being a volunteer at SAAS isn’t “It gets to about 8 o’clock and of Adelaide for the purpose of
towns and at times they assist are up to date. says. “But… if Council’s doing W bigsunday.org.au
One of the drivers, Wayne just going out there and getting on I should have been gone 10 restoring dignity to our homeless
with inpatient transfers from Port the work, then it’s basically just a
Partridge, said that all the money an ambulance. It’s so much more. All training, equipment and uniforms minutes ago. community.
Pirie Hospital to metro hospitals. Council asset and you don’t have
raised goes back into different You find a whole new family.” said are provided free of charge and “The day’s finally woken up and One Voice operates a fleet of
With days up to 12 hours long, rosters designed around volunteers’ community ownership over the site.
sections of the hospital and Linda. you see everyone going to work shower trucks across Australia and
there is a lot of waiting around for existing commitments. So, with City Dirt, Nigel and Callum
ultimately back into Port Pirie. and you know that’s going to be Big Sunday are pleased that this
During her time, Linda has and the rest of the crew share their
appointments to finish. They are a
“The items donated to the Day assisted with many health you soon. But, it’s just about service can be extended to their
wonderful, dedicated group who For more information passion to make our City a better
Centre, a bowls mat and an emergencies, as well as helping SA Ambulance Service when the sun is peeking over the existing programs.
make their clients’ journeys much place to live and play.
outdoor setting, enhance the social transport patients and attend to T 1800 655 306 hills and going to work is the last
more comfortable. W saambulance.com.au Thanks to City Mag for editorial.
opportunities for patients which sporting injuries at sports clubs. thing on your mind.” says Callum.
they may not receive at home”, Callum and Nigel are volunteers
For more information
“Volunteering is so much more For more information
said Wayne. at the City Dirt facility on City of Adelaide
Port Pirie Regional Health Service than a regular volunteering gig.
E Sue.Doyle@sa.gov.au Pulteney Street. Their mornings E K.Jenkinson@cityofadelaide.com.au
You have peoples’ lives in your T 08 8203 7157
T 08 8638 1100 are dedicated to building dirt
hands and it doesn’t get more W cityofadelaide.com.au
W countryhealthconnect.sa.gov.au
meaningful than that.” Linda said. mounds tall and steep enough
to throw bikes several metres
up and through the air. The
City of Adelaide is not only cool
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Support for
settling into
an Adelaide
lifestyle
SUE ROGERS
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, VSA&NT
SHIRLEY LATA
SETTLEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
COORDINATOR, VSA&NT
Volunteering can help the less fortunate and
contribute economically to society. For the
volunteer, volunteering can add value, enrich
lives through social interaction and increase
personal growth and self-confidence. Engaging
in fulfilling work can help retain existing skills,
learn new ones and create pathways to
Volunteer
employment. L-R SHIRLEY LATA, SSP COORDINATOR WITH PAOLA GARCIA, VSA&NT VOLUNTEER
Volunteering SA&NT has recently collaborated
with AMES Australia to source, advertise, SSP volunteer Paola Garcia said that being
recruit, train, manage and retain volunteers a volunteer has really opened her eyes up,
working in their Settlement Support Program showing that there is so much you can learn
and make a difference
(SSP) which supports newly arrived refugees in while helping others out.
Adelaide. “The program is a lifesaver for refugees who
Arriving in a new country can be daunting, with come out hoping for the best but knowing very
language barriers amongst other issues, which little or nothing about their new home.
can make life stressful and negatively impact on “To have a volunteer program that can support
Find
Like driving? Enjoy a chat? mental health. them is wonderful and it is very gratifying to be
Volunteers from the SSP hope to make a a part of it,” said Paola.
Volunteering
Positions
positive and lasting impression in the refugees’ Volunteering SA&NT will continue to lead,
We need volunteers to drive people who are socially isolated or lives by being a caring and welcoming face,
showing a family around their community
advance, grow, promote and celebrate
volunteering and thank each and every
have no access to other means of transport to attend medical and helping with access to services such as
Centrelink and Medicare. For the refugee, it
volunteer that gives so much.
Volunteering ASSIST
If you are interested in joining the SSP team,
and social appointments. can help increase self-confidence and assist
them to be self-sufficient in navigating their new
there are several intakes over a year with
positions advertised on WeDo App or
We can help you find great
volunteering positions matched to
environment. VSA&NT website. your skills, passion and time.
Contact the Red Cross office on 1800 833 489 For more information
Volunteering SA&NT
Telephone 08 8221 7177 to make
an appointment – either in person
or email savolunteer@redcross.org.au
T 08 8221 7177
E shirley.lata@volunteeringsa-nt.org.au or over the phone.
W volunteeringsa-nt.org.au
It’s easy and FREE!
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A journey through SA’s Teaming up with ‘tourists’ on trips
unique police history
TAMARA ILLMAN VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR
SUE ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER,VSA&NT
MELISSA BRADLEY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
JIM STEWART VOLUNTEER,VSA&NT
VOLUNTEER GRAHAM (RIGHT) AND CAMERON
WORKING TOGETHER TO SET UP THEIR FISHING
EQUIPMENT
SAPHS ‘BLACK MARIA’ - HORSE DRAWN PRISON VAN USED FROM LATE 1880’S AND 1920’S approximately two trips (day, weekend and
longer) per month, throughout South Australia,
The SAPHS has several galleries - the Robert
Potts Gallery, takes the visitor on a journey
The oldest volunteer VOLUNTEER TRANG (FAR RIGHT) TAKING IN THE INCREDIBLE VIEW WITH TOURISTS AT THE NAN HAI PU TEMPLE,
Australia and even overseas.
through the history of SAPOL, starting with is Dorothy Pyatt, SELLICKS BEACH Trang, 30, originally from Vietnam, began
volunteering in 2017, and was motivated as
Developing confidence and independence Each volunteer brings a unique blend of life
early settlement. The Dorothy Potts Gallery
houses an extensive photography collection on
99 years of age, who is a wonderful outcome for many clients, or experience, skills and expertise, creating a rich a way to gain valuable experience relative to
SAPHS CHRYSLER ROYALS (TOP) LEADING THE TOUR her Masters of Disability, Policy and Practice.
DOWN UNDER SUPPORT VEHICLES the history of outback policing, showing that was involved in starting ‘tourists’, who have taken trips with Holiday
Explorers over the past 30 years. Meeting new
environment with endless possibilities for skill
development and personal growth. Last year Trang is keen to take her valuable volunteer
the early police officers were also explorers.
To view police patches, hats and badges,
the organisation
The oldest volunteer is Dorothy Pyatt, 99
people and developing friendships, going on 51 volunteers provided approximately 21,000 experience back to Vietnam where she hopes
new adventures and for some, spending time to contribute to the development of similar
many from around the world, visitors can go to 40 years
years of age, whoago.
was involved in starting the
away from home and family or guardians for
hours of volunteer time.
programs for people with intellectual disability.
the Roy Harvey Gallery, and the Robert Clyne organisation 40 years ago. This diversity was perfectly illustrated in a
Adjacent to Bonython Park is a local treasure the first time can be challenging, but highly
Gallery gives visitors the chance to interact with Dorothy cares for the photographic collection recent three day jetty fishing adventure along Trang and Graham are wonderful examples of
rewarding.
chest of South Australian history – the South a model crime scene and see the collection of the diversity of the volunteers, with both of them
and maintains records of deceased police the South Australian coastline. Five tourists,
Australian Police Historical Society (SAPHS). police communication equipment. Supported by volunteers, or ‘support staff’, sharing the same enthusiasm and motivation to
officers killed on duty and in active military supported by volunteers Graham and Trang,
Housed in the 100 year-old police barracks, the Holiday Explorers provides services to over enrich the lives of others.
Lastly, the Bruce Furler Gallery is for motoring service. bonded over an interest in fishing, visiting
SAPHS is staffed by 60 registered volunteers, 500 members, people with intellectual disability several beaches and experimenting with
enthusiasts, with historical police cars and The life of SAPHS is founded on the Holiday Explorers recognises and values
most of whom have had careers with the South who live in South Australia. The variety of various fishing methods - gaining tips and
motorcycles. Highlights include the Black Maria contribution of its volunteers and it could not the work of its dedicated and enthusiastic
Australian Police Force, which is now known as trips available assist in providing not only tricks from locals along the way. Away from the
prison carriage and the original and first newly exist without the dedication of its volunteers, volunteers (past and present) as they celebrate
the South Australia Police or SAPOL. pleasure, but also skill development and water, they also sampled delicious chocolate at
purchased police automobile. and their commitment to preserving and their 30th year.
The Historical Society was formed in 1977 by support to enable real choice, engagement and McLaren Vale and did a wine tasting at the new
Individual police officer records dating back to sharing South Australia’s unique police history.
Constable Robert Clyne, who was captivated connection to the community. d’Arenberg Cube. For more information
the 1860s can also be found as well as archives The rich experience and skills of the volunteers
by the romance of the long police history. The Holiday Explorers
of voice recordings, training and promotional is the driving force behind this treasury of Volunteers from a diverse range of Graham, 56, has been a valued Holiday volunteering@holidayexplorers.com.au
Society collected and preserved over 600,000
films, training and reference books and SA history. backgrounds are crucial to the success of the Explorers volunteer since 2010 after T 08 8331 2399
documents, artefacts and other memorabilia, W holidayexplorers.com.au
Police Gazettes. service provision and are highly valued and immigrating to Adelaide with his family from
with a substantial collection of photographs of For more information appreciated. the UK. Motivated by a desire to learn, give
police and related activities. There are around 30 volunteers each week with South Australian Police Historical Society
approximately 1500 people visiting each year. T 08 8207 4099 back and to make a difference for individuals
Their annual Open Day can see numbers up W sapolicehistory.org with intellectual disability, Graham completed
around 1000. compulsory training and has since averaged
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TR ANSPORTATION
RSB volunteers Getting Out and About
hit top gear
KRISTIN MURDOCK MARKETING OFFICER
ROBERT HART COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Yorke Peninsula Community Transport (YPCT)
is a not-for-profit community based organisation
Being selected as the official charity of the “Every time we ticked off one box, there was helping transport disadvantaged clients to
Adelaide 500 is like winning a Wonka Golden something else that needed to be done to destinations throughout South Australia’s (SA)
Ticket! It provides a fantastic opportunity for make sure everything would run smoothly, Yorke Peninsula, Port Pirie and Adelaide.
the selected charity to raise some serious including the changeover of shifts - it was full
Based in regional SA, YPCT is a Community
money over a frantic four days … but it is also a on”, Richelle said.
Passenger Network ‘driven’ by 170 volunteers,
massive undertaking. Everyone needed to have the appropriate pass, delivering a range of transport options. This
Chosen as the official Adelaide 500 Charity for a RSB t-shirt and water and transport for the includes providing vehicles and services, and a
2018, the Royal Society for the Blind faced a volunteer team, to and from the far reaches of broker with other transport providers, to meet
huge task to maximise their fundraising during the circuit, had to be organised too. the individual clients’ specific needs helping the
the event and are quick to acknowledge that “Some people called in genuinely sick on the local community get to where they need to go.
it couldn’t have been achieved without the day and the event organisers occasionally A Health Bus is dedicated to clients with
dedication of an army of volunteers. changed something that we had no knowledge medical and allied health appointments, whilst a
Responsible for recruiting and coordinating of, but overall, it was a huge success for the fleet of 13 other vehicles (cars, vans, wheelchair
a team to handle the event, RSB Volunteer RSB and we achieved our fundraising target. dedicated) are used for social purposes and
Coordinator, Richelle Clements says that the “Across the whole four days, our volunteers based in Yorke Peninsula Council, District
logistics involved were massive compared to were magnificent. They could see how much Council of Barunga West and the Copper Coast
any project the organisation had previously work was involved and how busy the small District Council.
undertaken. team of RSB staff were. They were patient and To increase social outcomes for isolated clients
“We had 1,604 volunteer hours to fill across the understanding and their hard work, dedication aged over 65, the ‘Out and About’ bus began
four days, commencing at 6.30 am and going and enthusiasm didn’t go unnoticed. in January 2017. The 10 seater van, housed in
straight through until the post-race concerts the Copper Coast area is driven by volunteers,
each night”, said Richelle. “The RSB simply who give up their Saturdays, to take clients on
Volunteer driver, Sue Bell from North Yelta, is
often at the wheel of the Out and About bus
YPCT is an incorporated association governed
by a Board of Management including
Roles varied from driving golf carts to ferrying couldn’t survive trips to places that they might never usually go. and enjoys every minute of it. representatives from the volunteer cohort,
racegoers around the circuit for a cash These popular outings include visits to markets,
donation, to coin collectors and merchandise
wihtout our wonderful shopping centres and garden nurseries, with
“When clients get off the bus they thank me clients, the community, the three local councils
and say what a great time they had, they are and Country Health SA.
ABOVE: RSB GOLF CART DRIVERS MAKING
A SHORT PIT STOP tent assistants. volunteers,” said Richelle. many requiring a waiting list.
even happy to pass on suggestions for other
Just finding enough volunteers to cover the trips.” Sue said. For more information
With the Adelaide 500 done and dusted for
event was a huge undertaking. Although
2018 and another charity to take over the “The passengers are Out and About client, Neil Agnew of Moonta
YP Community Transport
T 08 8853 3700
the RSB has a dedicated team of regular
volunteers, it was nowhere near big enough to
mantle next year, Richelle’s work days have always having a good agrees wholeheartedly. W ypcommunitytransport.org.au
returned to normal; which is to say, just slightly
cover an event of this scale.
less busy than they were in the lead-up to
time, laughing and joking “It’s a great chance to meet new people and
see new places.
“We contacted our corporate sponsors who the race. and catching up with “I even had the opportunity to catch up with
encouraged their employees to volunteer time
towards charitable work and put the call out via
old friends. They love my sister, who I hadn’t seen for a long time,”
social media and were able to assemble a team
For more information
Richelle Clements the idea of getting out said Neil.
of just over 400 volunteers to help us across the Royal Society for the Blind
E richelle.clements@rsb.org.au
of the house and seeing YPCT hopes to run a similar service to people
of the less populated lower Yorke Peninsula
four days,” said Richelle.
With personnel in place, the work continued
T 1300 944 306
W rsb.org.au
new places. It makes the when funding allows.
with allocation of shifts to ensure that every volunteering worthwhile
RSB VOLUNTEERS ENSURED THERE
WAS ALWAYS A SMILING FACE AT THE
role was filled, along with communications and very enjoyable.
MERCHANDISE STALL to all volunteers so they knew exactly when
and where they were needed and what was
required.
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Messing about in boats Daphne brings Caring for
nature with
books to ViTA Trees For Life
KEVIN JONES DIRECTOR
ANNA RANDELL CONTENT WRITER
for 20 years
SAMANTHA CATFORD
COMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDRAISING OFFICER
Residents, staff and family are welcome to
browse and borrow, and three days a week
volunteers ‘do the rounds’, visiting residents
in their rooms with magazines, books and
DVDs.
A fan of non-fiction, Daphne says reading is
a wonderful way to spend your time.
“There are a lot of places I would have loved
to go, but I’ve never felt gypped because I
can read a book and it takes me there.”
Daphne said.
Daphne says she has always enjoyed working
as a volunteer. She first volunteered at the
age of 16 as a Sunday school kindergarten
teacher because senior teachers were being
sent to the War. She was awarded an Order of
Australia Medal (OAM) for her services to the BUSH FOR LIFE VOLUNTEERS
Clovelly Park community in 2012 for her many
DAPHNE HAZELL
years’ contribution to school, sports clubs, Eden Hills couple Karen and David Jones
libraries and the Salvation Army. have been volunteering with Trees For
Daphne Hazell has spent most of her life Life’s Bush For Life program at Karinya
surrounded by books and, at 91, has just
SA MARITIME MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS ON ARCHIE —
MARIE AND BOB
MARITIME MUSEUM NELCEBEE
set up her ninth library. Daphne drew on her “You’re never too Reserve since 1996. They made the decision
to volunteer to show their children that
There are some very good days at the SA The 40-foot naval work boat Archie Badenoch Working as a tug and lighter, Nelcebee would
many years as a librarian, including 27 years at
Sacred Heart College, to establish the library
old to get enjoyment something positive can be done for the
environment instead of “just whingeing about
Maritime Museum with volunteer crews firing up
the steam tug to test the engines before taking
carries classes of students down the river
through the Power Bridge to show them a taste
tow ships into Port Pirie and Port Augusta and
ferry cargoes to larger ships anchored off shore
at ViTA, Daw Park. Many of the 1000+ books from volunteering. it all the time”.
and a book trolley have been re-homed from
it out on a practice run. of the working port and the dolphin sanctuary in deeper waters. Bush For Life volunteers help look after SA’s
the Repatriation General Hospital library, where “It means you have companionship and
Working two days a week over the past few environment. Archie is a classic timber boat, native bushland by removing isolated weeds
So from a steam tug to a ketch, Nelcebee is a Daphne volunteered for 15 years. it makes you feel better in yourself, too.
months, the volunteers have cleaned the boiler sturdy and beamy with volunteer skippers that compete for space and resources so
great adapter and it is being restored for the Volunteering has helped me to live, not just
saying it is a delight to steer. The ViTA library was made possible thanks to our native species can flourish. More than
and checked just about every aspect of the next chapter in its life. exist.” Daphne said.
a $1200 grant from the ACH Group Foundation 1200 Trees For Life volunteers care for over
engines. Another crew of volunteers is restoring the
There’s always something exciting happening for Older Australians, allowing a room to be ACH Group has 350 volunteers who
flagship, Nelcebee – one of Australia’s historical 300 bushland sites and receive ongoing
The crew, which includes engineers who have at the SA Maritime Museum! contributed 72,000 hours to the organisation
set up with shelving, a children’s corner and training and support. Volunteers can adopt a
worked internationally on seriously large cargo treasures and the oldest ship built in South
cataloguing materials. in the last 12 months.
Australia. bushcare site, like the Jones’, or attend group
ships, tradies with metal and timber skills, For more information
Residents, staff and family members at ViTA ViTA is a progressive partnership between activities.
master mariners and even a couple of rocket Nelcebee was first launched in 1883 at Tom Karen Sellar
South Australian Maritime Museum have donated hundreds of books, catalogued ACH Group, SA Health and Flinders
scientists, all love the simple technology and Cruickshank’s boatyard (on what is now Being a bushcare volunteer is a rewarding and
T 08 8207 6255 University. It combines best practice
by Daphne and her team of volunteers using a practical way to help the local environment.
the hiss, steam and rhythm of the engine. Cruickshanks Corner in Port Adelaide’s Inner W maritime.history.sa.gov.au
system of colour coding and subject, title and approaches to health and aged care with a
Harbor) and built from iron plates and frames
author cards. focus on teaching and research – optimising
that were prefabricated in Rutherglen, Scotland For more information
health and wellbeing outcomes for people. Tree’s For Life
and shipped to South Australia as a kit. “We’re using a simple system – we’re not
E bfl@treesforlife.org.au
doing decimal points – and we have a sign-in For more information T 08 8406 0500
book here, so that if someone wants to come Anna Randell W treesforlife.org.au
and borrow they can do that at any time.” T 08 8159 3482
E ARandell@ach.org.au
said Daphne. W achgroup.org.au
16 VOLUNTEERING SA&NT VITALITY | WINTER 2018 17Volunteer organisations An abundance of
partnering to save historic records rewarding roles
ALISON HICKS VOLUNTEER TRAINING COORDINATOR LINDA JORDAN
MEDIA PROJECT OFFICER
For over 100 years, Baptist Care SA has been
helping South Australians in need to overcome
challenges and achieve their full potential.
SAGHS VOLUNTEERS ALISON HICKS AND DAVID BALLINGER SCANNING RECORDS AT MYPOLONGA
Operating in a State
recognised as the most
All over South Australia, local communities hold great interest to senior students with admission The next step for the troupe of SAGHS
valuable historical records. By digitising them, records of Hawker School and closed outlying volunteers, working mainly from home, was generous in Australia in DAWN WITH KEN HENDERSON - MANAGER HOMELESSNESS AND ABORIGINAL SERVICES, AND STEFANO TOCCI
it helps with not only preservation, but also schools, also being scanned. to rename, check and enhance the scans terms of volunteering1; - MANAGER INNER CITY AND WESTCARE, IN THE PANTRY/FOOD STORES FOR BAPTIST CARE SA’S EMERGENCY
RELIEF PROGRAM
ensures easy access for future generations. Jan and Keith were thrilled to visit Olive and then transcribe, proof-read and index the
today over 200 volunteers
information before sending them off to the
Using upright portable scanners, volunteers Bischoff, the 95 year old daughter of Nurse
Lucy Ward who ran the Lying-In Hospital relevant communities. are supporting this “The team is very unique – it’s a nurturing their highs and lows and it’s such a joy to listen
at the South Australian Genealogy and team environment where everyone sits down as people tell you about how they have a place
Heraldry Society (SAGHS) have begun working between 1897 and 1928. Olive was pleased The new digital records are a fantastic outcome work with their skills, together for lunch and really supports each to live in after being homeless.” Dawn says.
collaboratively with volunteers in regional to hear that the records she had so carefully for both SAGHS and the local communities, knowledge, talents and other. It’s been such a rewarding role that’s The Family Mental Health Support Service
looked after, would be preserved without with the records more accessible and readily
organisations to scan their records for mutual
benefit. further need to handle the crumbling pages on available in either the local region, in the city
experiences. really broadened my knowledge and expertise,” and Emergency Relief programs are funded
said Tracey. by the Australian Government Department
which they were written. or at the SAGHS Unley Library and Research For Tracey, a qualified social worker with a
The first foray into this venture was in 2017 Unlike Tracey, Dawn initially had her doubts of Social Services. For more information
Following its success, another collaboration Centre. young family, volunteering in Baptist Care SA’s
when two SAGHS volunteers, Jan and Keith about a volunteer opportunity at Baptist Care www.dss.gov.au
began with the Mypolonga community with With the success of these collaborative Family Mental Health Support Service was a
Lokan, travelled to Hawker with the specific SA, however 20 years later, she’s still there, – a
Research and Development Committee volunteer projects, SAGHS anticipate perfect fit with the role offering flexible work For more information
purpose of digitising records from the Hawker smiling face, being greeted like an old friend by
hours and opportunities to share and retain Baptist Care SA
Lying-In Hospital, which were deteriorating due chairperson and volunteer, David Ballinger, duplicating the process for other communities. locals experiencing poverty and homelessness E bhughes@baptistcaresa.org.au
meeting with the Mypolonga volunteer archivist, her skills.
to age and previous outback storage facilities. who come to the WestCare Centre for extra T 08 8118 5228
Irene Hughes, to view their collection. For more information Tracey’s work helping to promote young support. W baptistcaresa.org.au
The Lokans were ably assisted by Hawker
David and Irene worked with SAGHS volunteer South Australian Genealogy and Heraldry Society people’s wellbeing through parent support
School Library volunteer, Janice McInnis, Over the years Dawn has worked serving
Alison Hicks and Business Manager, Emily groups and therapeutic groups for 4-18 year
who made herself available for the entire visit. meals in the Centre and connecting people to
Richardson to scan the interesting and valuable olds, is incredibly diverse. Any given day might
Staff from the Hawker School were also very assistance such as food parcels and vouchers
records ensuring an archival version for the see her participate in yoga and art therapy,
supportive and the process proved to be of through the Emergency Relief Program.
local community. support parents, research and prepare
“Everyone has a story to tell, and I like listening.
workshop resources, work in reception, visit
The local primary school principal also agreed
kindergartens, schools and outreach centres. “I do hear some sad stories but people share
to have their records scanned along with other
local history documents and photographs.
1
21.4% of South Australians volunteered with an organisation or group in the past 12 months:
2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) census data
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