My TRC Volunteer Connect

17/06/2026

Do you know an unsung hero who is "doing the most good for the greatest number of people"? 🦸✨ Check out the Fred Awards, by the The Fred Hollows Foundation that shine a light on the generous spirit of everyday Australians. More below ⬇️

16/06/2026

VOLUNTAS - A handy FREE resource to be aware of. Read more below 👇

Voluntas offers free, confidential and independent conflict resolution services designed specifically for the volunteering sector.

Whether you're a volunteer or a volunteer-involving organisation, their team of expert mediators and conflict coaches are there to help you navigate tough conversations and create lasting solutions.

They can help you to:

➡️Resolve conflicts before they escalate
➡️Foster positive working relationships within your volunteer teams
➡️Gain valuable tools and skills to manage future conflicts

Contact The Centre to learn more ➡️ https://buff.ly/pnVzQKL

10/06/2026

Today we say a heartfelt THANK YOU to ALL First Responders 💙🚑🚒🚓

Thank you to those who step up without hesitation when their communities need them most - including our incredible volunteer first responders with the RFS, SES, St John Ambulance, VRA and many more. We are so grateful for everything you do.

To all who serve as first responders, paid and/or voluntary, THANK YOU! You are AMAZING! 💛🫶

01/06/2026

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Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness to change a person’s life. 💛 The time we give can mean more than we realise.

01/06/2026

THREE CHEERS FOR VOLUNTEERS! 👏🏀🎾

Sports volunteers - We see you and appreciate everything you do🙌

Check out this awesome interactive map by the Australian Sports Commission, celebrating volunteer sporting legends across the country - you might even spot a few familiar faces! 👀⚽

Feel free to add yourself or give a well-deserving mate a shoutout 💚

Celebrate our volunteers

29/05/2026

Community in motion ♥️

26/05/2026

🏆 2026 Volunteer Awards 🏆

Congratulations to all those recognised - nominees, finalists, and winners. Thank you for the incredible impact you make every day! 💙

👏Please join us in celebrating our 2026 Volunteer Award Winners!

🏅Junior Volunteer Recognition Award - Grace Baker, Cheyse Herden & Koby Byrne
🏅Youth Volunteer of the Year - Kalan Perkins
🏅Adult Volunteer of the Year - Natalie Willsallen
🏅Senior Volunteer of the Year - Jane Francis
🏅Volunteer Leader of the Year - Christina Stannard
🏅Emergency Volunteer of the Year - Gavin Williams
🏅Volunteer Team of the Year - The Beacon Truck - Tamworth
🏅Outstanding Years of Service - Robyn Macari, Pauline Clare, Marjorie Penrose, Christina Stannard & John Vickery

A big thank you to the Golden Guitar Cafe & OMG Decadent Donuts Tamworth for your support of our winners - providing gift vouchers for them to enjoy. 🤗

23/05/2026

That’s a wrap on National Volunteer Week 2026 ✔️🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out today to celebrate the volunteers who make our region shine.

⭐️ To our stallholders: thank you for showcasing your amazing work.

🏆 To our winners, nominees & finalists: huge congratulations again - photos and announcements coming soon.

And to every single volunteer - your dedication is the heartbeat of our community. We’re so grateful for all you do ♥️🫶

📸If you snapped a great picture today, drop it in the comments, we would love to see!

23/05/2026

We’re all set up ready to celebrate our wonderful volunteers! 🥳🙌

Come on down, grab a free sausage sizzle 🌭, play some games 🎯and chat to our incredible volunteer groups! ⭐️

Reminder - our Volunteer Awards start at 12pm!

21/05/2026

JUST 1 DAY TO GO!!! We’re so excited to celebrate National Volunteer Week tomorrow! 🎉

👉 What’s on:
• 20+ volunteer groups, with engaging stalls
• Free sausage sizzle 🌭
• Games, activities & live demos (VR, craft, giant Jenga & more!)
• Volunteer Awards at 12pm 🏆
• Lucky door prizes
• A whole LOT of fun! 🎈

DON'T MISS IT - Come along and connect with 20+ amazing volunteer stall holders, bringing community, fun, and inspiration all into one vibrant event!💙