Volunteering SA&NT, supported by the Department of Human Services, is proud to deliver the first-ever State of Volunteering Report for South Australia. This report aims to capture the impact, value, diversity, and contributions of volunteers across the state.
Volunteering SA&NT has also commissioned a separate report that will capture the impact, value, diversity, and contributions of volunteers – from the volunteer manager perspective – across the Northern Territory.
The reports celebrate and share the volunteering efforts of both SA and the NT and will align with the State of Volunteering Reports undertaken by volunteering peaks in each state and territory.
The reports have been prepared by Volunteering SA&NT and the Institute of Project Management.
State and Territory-wide surveys (June - July 2023)
South Australia and the Northern Territory’s reports are founded on extensive research and consultations of the volunteering ecosystem, including in-depth surveys of volunteers and volunteer managers across SA and the NT.
The Volunteer Managers Surveys heard from those who manage and lead volunteers across SA and the NT (whether in a paid or unpaid role). Their experiences, perspectives, and valuable insights, will inform the development of each report, and help us shape the future of volunteer-involvement in SA and the NT
A state-wide survey of volunteers was conducted in South Australia, to capture the diverse range of volunteer experiences in the state
Volunteering in aged care focus groups (August - December 2023)
South Australia’s report includes an analysis of volunteering in aged care. As the aged care sector in SA grows and evolves, the role of volunteers is having to adapt alongside it. Through a series of focus groups held with various representatives from the aged care sector, we developed and overview of volunteering in aged care, how volunteer engagement has changed over time, and look toward the future of volunteering in aged care services.
View the South Australian report and summary below. The Northern Territory report will be published later in 2024.