Days for Girls turn periods into pathways

Oct 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Days for Girls volunteer Di Fisher

MICAELA ABOODY International organisation Days for Girls is helping stop girls in remote communities and developing countries from taking days off school during menstruation by providing them with reusable sanitary items. The not-for-profit … [Read more...]

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Volunteers build networks during festival season

Sep 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Brisbane Festival volunteer coordinator Zac Reimers

ASHLEE STENNER No one knows the importance of networking more than volunteer veteran turned Brisbane Festival volunteer organiser, Zac Reimers.  Mr Reimers spent six years volunteering in various music and guest-orientated positions at the … [Read more...]

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Dempsey urges preparations for bushfire season

Sep 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

SARAH ROHWEDER With this summer set to be a scorcher, Queensland residents are being urged to commence early preparations for bushfire season. Police and Community Safety Minister Jack Dempsey said fire crews and volunteers were conducting a series … [Read more...]

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