1 Cover
| Phone: | 1300 368 344 |
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| Fax: | (02) 9235 0111 |
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| Address: | Level 6 147 King Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Website: | www.1cover.com.au |
| Email: | info@1cover.com.au |
Description:Offers insurance to older travellers - contact 1Cover for more information.
ARPA Over 50s Association Ltd
Description:ARPA Over 50s Association is a national, non-profit organisation witch aims to help people aged over 50 achieve a fulfilling life; inform & advise them on a range of financial, health & lifestyle options; & monitor changes in relevant legislation & public attitudes.
Association of Independent Retirees
Description:The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) represents the views of fully and partly self-funded retirees, who continue to make significant contributions as taxpayers, volunteers and consumers. AIR offers involvement in a range of volunteering opportunities and projects.
Australian Customs Service (Australian Govt)
Description:The Australian Customs Service provides information and advice to travellers who are entering or leaving Australia. Phone or visit their website for detailed information.
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (Australian Govt)
Description:Travelbug.gov.au advises how to shop wisely while overseas, and how to check your purchases will be allowed back into Australia. Part of the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service, it lists items that you cannot bring into Australia, to protect the health of people, plants & animals.
Australian Seniors Newspaper
| Phone: | (02) 4351-2366 |
| Freecall: | 1800 001 987 |
| Fax: | (02) 4351-2340 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | PO Box 130 WYONG NSW 2259 |
| Website: | www.australiansenior.com.au |
| Email: | abowles@thesenior.com.au |
Description:The Australian Senior covers news, health, finance, arts/crafts, events & home entertainment - all relevant to older readers - as well as travel information. Get your NSW edition through selected super-markets, shopping centres, RSL & golf clubs, libraries & community centres.
Bathurst Information & Neighbourhood Centre
| Phone: | (02) 6332 4866 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 6332 1244 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | 96 Russell St BATHURST NSW 2795 |
| Website: | www.binc.org.au |
| Email: | binc@binc.org.au |
Description:The Bathurst Information & Neighbourhood Centre works with volunteers to support people in Bathurst & the Central West. Options include the Community Visitors scheme, skills exchanges between younger & older people, & training/placing volunteers.
Central Coast Volunteer Referral Agency
| Phone: | (02) 4329 7122 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 4329 7188 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Niagara Park Community Centre Washington Avenue NIAGARA PARK NSW 2250 |
| Website: | www.volunteeringcentralcoast.org.au |
| Email: | volunteer@volunteeringcentralcoast.org.au |
Description:Volunteering Central Coast Inc. is a regional job centre for volunteers on the Central Coast. People wishing to volunteer can contact the centre and be matched with a position that suits their skills & interests.
Centre for Volunteering
| Phone: | (02) 9261 3600 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | 2, 228 Pitt St SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Website: | www.volunteering.com.au |
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Description:The Centre for Volunteering connects people & organisations. It refers & trains volunteers & organisations, develops resources/information to help volunteers become involved, & helps organisations, corporations & government to enrich the community by working with volunteers.
Centrelink International Services (Australian Govt)
| Phone: | (03) 6222 3455 |
| Freecall: | 131 673 |
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Description:Centrelink International Services handles Social Security payments if you are outside Australia for more than 26 weeks (or in some cases 13 weeks). It advises whether your Centrelink payment can be paid when you are outside Australia &, if you are eligible, help you claim a pension from another country.
Combined Pensioner & Superannuants Association (CPSA)
| Phone: | (02) 9281 3588 |
| Freecall: | 1800 451 488 |
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| Website: | www.cpsa.org.au |
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Description:The CPSA's mission is to improve the living standards and lifestyle choices of pensioners and superannuants. It reports on social security developments and health, housing and taxation issues, and provides holiday and entertainment information. Branches throughout NSW.
Community Visitors Scheme (Australian Govt)
Description:A community visitor is a person who volunteers to visit & befriend a resident of an aged care home. Aged care residents come from a variety of social & cultural backgrounds, so community visitors from all backgrounds are welcome.
Consular Assistance (Australian Govt)
Description:The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade advises Australians travelling overseas about visa and passport requirements & issues travel advisories & travel bulletins. It also outlines how to arrange for consular support in a health, legal or safety/security emergency while overseas.
COTA National Seniors Insurance
| Phone: | 1300 1300 50 |
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| Fax: | Not available |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Not available |
| Website: | www.cota.com.au |
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Description:Offers insurance to older travellers - contact COTA for more information.
Council on the Ageing (COTA)
| Phone: | (02) 9286 3860 |
| Freecall: | 1800 449 102 |
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| Website: | www.cotansw.com.au |
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Description:COTA (NSW) is a peak body providing leadership in social policy & community information for older people. Part of a national body, it develops policy, brokers/coordinates projects & services; networks among seniors’ organisations, & educates the public & older people.
Country Women's Association
| Phone: | (02) 9358 2923 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Website: | www.cwaofnsw.org.au |
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Description:The Country Women's Association of NSW is part of the largest voluntary women's organisation in Australia. Members work for the welfare of women & their families (city & country) through represent-ation to all levels of government, fundraising & teaching life skills.
Department of Health (NSW Govt)
Description:The NSW Health website includes information on current health issues while travelling overseas including health while flying, vaccinations and specific illnesses. It also includes links to other helpful websites.
Dept Foreign Affairs & Trade - Consular Duty Officer (Australian Govt)
| Phone: | (02) 9356 6222 |
| Freecall: | 1300 555 135 |
| Fax: | (02) 9356 4238 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Level 10, Angel Place 123 Pitt Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Website: | www.dfat.gov.au |
| Email: | dfat.nsw@dfat.gov.au |
Description:The Dept of Foreign Affairs website holds valuable information for travellers including passports, overseas consulates, specific countries & travel advisories. It’s a good place to research the current requirements for visiting your destination, before you leave home.
Dept Foreign Affairs & Trade (Australian Govt)
Description:The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade advises Australians travelling overseas on visa & passport requirements, travel advisories & current travel bulletins. It advises how to arrange for consular support (eg on health, legal or safety/security issues) while overseas.
Dept Sport & Recreation (NSW Govt)
Description:The Dept of Sport & Recreation has programs for community members - take up an activity that interests you, coach a team or volunteer for a local sporting group. Visit the website for more details.
Dept Veteran's Affairs (Australian Govt)
| Phone: | 13 32 54 |
| Freecall: | 1800 555 254 |
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| Address: | Phone for the address of your nearest office. |
| Website: | www.dva.gov.au |
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Description:The Department of Veterans' Affairs provides a range of information, advice and services to veterans and their families. This includes payment of pensions, health care, home care and housing together with advice on continuing entitlements for veterans travelling overseas.
Dept Veterans Affairs (Australian Govt)
| Phone: | 13 32 54 |
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| Website: | www.dva.gov.au |
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Description:Veterans Affairs has several volunteering opportunities. Veterans can join projects (often, but not always, aimed at home maintenance) or volunteers can support veterans through the Veterans Home Care Service. Phone the Dept for more information.
Health Information Line
Description:Travel Clinics provide health care, advice and information to travellers, specific to your travel plans and situation. There are several NSW clinics, all of which provide vaccines, malaria tablets, medication and travel health kits. Call for an appointment or for travel advice.
Historic Houses Trust (NSW Govt)
| Phone: | (02) 8239 2441 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| TTY: | (02) 9241 5866 |
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| Website: | www.hht.net.au |
| Email: | info@hht.net.au |
Description:The Historic Houses Trust relies on volunteers who act as guides visitors through its properties. They also allow the Trust to undertake a wide range of activities including property conservation, establishing gardens and cataloguing exhibitions.
Hunter Volunteer Centre
| Phone: | (02) 4927 5544 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 4927 5588 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | PO Box 204 Merewether NSW 2291 |
| Website: | www.huntervolunteercentre.org.au |
| Email: | info@huntervolunteercentre.org.au |
Description:The Hunter Volunteer Centre coordinates local volunteering initiatives including the Community Visitors Scheme, a Skills Bank for not-for-profit organisations, work with unemployed people, help with special events in the Hunter area and a directory of entertainers.
Insurance Council of Australia
| Phone: | (02) 9253 5100 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 9253 5111 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Level 3 56 Pitt Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Website: | www.ica.com.au |
| Email: | Not available |
Description:The Insurance Council of Australia provides advice on issues to consider before taking out travel insurance. This includes making sure that your insurance provider is reputable, and that you are covered for all the matters that are relevant to your situation and travel plans.
Lismore Volunteer Referral Service
| Phone: | (02) 6621 7397 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 6622 0235 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | 76 Carrington Street LISMORE NSW 2480 |
| Website: | www.lnci.org.au |
| Email: | vwi@lnci.org.au |
Description:The Lismore Volunteer Referral Centre LVRC links organisations in the region & volunteers wanting to contribute their talents & expertise. It links volunteers with positions in community organisations, based on the needs of the organisation & the skills & interests of volunteers.
Liverpool Volunteer Resource Centre
| Phone: | (02) 9601 6825 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | LIVERPOOL NSW |
| Website: | www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au |
| Email: | www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au |
Description:Liverpool Council supports volunteering through the Liverpool Volunteer Resource Centre. The Volunteer Centre recruits, refers & trains volunteers as well as the staff and Management Committees of organisations who work with volunteers.
Lonely Planet
Description:Lonely Planet provides travel information & services for countries thoughout the world. It will help you to find low-cost fares & accom-modation, & offers information on local tours, culture & travel arrangements.
Medicare Australia (Australian Govt)
Description:Medicare Australia has a range of health-related information and advice on travelling overseas, including travelling with prescription drugs and your overseas entitlements while travelling. Visit their website or call Medicare for information.
National Parks Association
| Phone: | (02) 9299 0000 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | P.O.Box A96 SYDNEY STH 1235 |
| Website: | www.npansw.org.au |
| Email: | npansw@npansw.org.au |
Description:NPA is a non-government conservation group which protects the natural areas of NSW. NPA members are grouped into 19 branches, which are involved in local conservation activities & (collectively) offer over 600 walks a year, led by volunteer guides.
National Seniors
| Phone: | (02) 9251 6088 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 9251 6755 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Level 6 189 Kent St SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Website: | www.nationalseniors.com.au |
| Email: | general@nationalseniors.com.au |
Description:National Seniors is a community organisation set up to provide economic & social benefits for people aged 50 years & over; promote active ageing, represent its members’ views to Government and support organisations for people 50 years and over.
Nepean Volunteer Services
| Phone: | (02) 4731 6523 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 4721 1716 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | 114-116 Henry St PENRITH NSW 2751 |
| Website: | Not available |
| Email: | nvs@pnc.com.au |
Description:Please phone Nepean Volunteer Services for more information about local volunteering programs.
New School of Arts Neighbourhood Centre
| Phone: | (02) 6642 6979 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 6642 1425 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Corner Spring and Skinner Streets STH GRAFTON NSW 2460 |
| Website: | Not available |
| Email: | vv@nsoair.ngo.org.au |
Description:Please phone the New School of Arts Neighbourhood Centre for more information about local volunteering programs.
NSW Caravan & camping Assoc.
| Phone: | (02) 9615 9999 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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NSW Health (NSW Govt)
| Phone: | (02) 9391 9000 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 9391 9101 |
| TTY: | (02) 9391 9900 |
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| Website: | www.health.nsw.gov.au |
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Description:Some hospitals run by NSW Health - or private health providers - offer (non clinical) positions to volunteers eg to run kiosks, deliver newspapers or assist patients with various housekeeping matters. Contact your nearest hospital to find out what options are available.
NSW Seniors Card (NSW Govt)
| Phone: | 1300 364 758 |
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| Fax: | (02) 8270 2470 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Locked Mail Bag 16 KINGSGROVE NSW 2208 |
| Website: | www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au |
| Email: | info@seniorscard.nsw.gov.au |
Description:Seniors Card offers discounts to older people, & encourages them to enjoy a healthy, active retirement. Membership is free & is not means or assets-tested. To qualify, you must be a NSW permanent resident, aged 60 or over & work no more than 20 hours/week in a paid job.
NSW Seniors Card (NSW Govt)
| Phone: | 1300 364 758 |
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| Fax: | (02) 8270 2470 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Locked Mail Bag 16 KINGSGROVE NSW 2208 |
| Website: | www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au |
| Email: | info@seniorscard.nsw.gov.au |
Description:Seniors Card offers discounts to older people, & encourages them to enjoy a healthy, active retirement. Membership is free & is not means or assets-tested. To qualify, you must be a NSW permanent resident, aged 60 or over & work no more than 20 hours/week in a paid job.
Older Men:New Ideas (OM:NI)
| Phone: | (02) 9286 3860 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Website: | www.cotansw.com.au |
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Description:OM:NI is an initiative of COTA (NSW), with a mission to empower older men to take greater control of their lives, & to enhance their health & well-being in retirement. Small, community-based groups generally meet fortnightly. Membership is open to men aged 55 years & over.
Older Women's Network (OWN)
| Phone: | (02) 9247 7046 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Website: | www.own.org.au |
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Description:The Older Women's Network is a self-help organisation committed to promoting the rights, dignity & wellbeing of older women. It provides support for a number of state-wide projects with a focus on skill development, social action & empowerment. Groups throughout NSW.
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
| Phone: | (02) 6583 8044 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 6583 8044 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Cnr. Muston & Dodds Streets PT MACQUARIE NSW 2444 |
| Website: | www.pmncinfo.org.au |
| Email: | portmac@midcoast.com.au |
Description:Please phone Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre for more information about local volunteering programs.
Probus Clubs
Description:Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired people who form local clubs for the purpose of providing regular opportunities for keeping mentally, expanding their interests and enjoying the fellowship of friends. There are men’s clubs, ladies’ clubs and combined clubs.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney (NSW Govt)
| Phone: | (02) 9231 8182 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | Macquarie St SYDNEY NSW |
| Website: | www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au |
| Email: | feedback@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au |
Description:Volunteers work with visitors & staff to enrich the programs provided by the Botanic Gardens Trust. Roles include guiding visitors, assisting nursery/garden staff, working in the Herbarium & joining Friends of the Gardens, & are available at The Domain, Mt Tomah & Mt Annan.
State Library (NSW Govt)
| Phone: | (02) 9273 1500 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 9273 1255 |
| TTY: | (02) 9273 1541 |
| Address: | Macquarie St SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Website: | www.sl.nsw.gov.au |
| Email: | library@sl.nsw.gov.au |
Description:Many services of the State Library of NSW are delivered with the support of skilled, enthusiastic volunteers. Projects include quality control of digitised heritage items (eg Sir Joseph Banks' papers), guided tours of the Library & Exhibitions & helping with mailouts.
Sydney Wildlife volunteering program
| Phone: | (02) 9413 4300 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | PO Box 78 LINDFIELD NSW 2070 |
| Website: | www.sydneywildlife.org.au |
| Email: | enquiries@sydneywildlife.org.au |
Description:Sydney Wildlife is a volunteer organisation which cares for Sydney's sick, injured or orphaned native fauna. Members are licenced by the National Parks & Wildlife Service, & undergo training. Volunteers can either be involved in animal rescues or in office-based support work.
Technical Aids for the Disabled (TAD)
| Phone: | (02) 9808 2022 |
| Freecall: | 1300 885 886 |
| Fax: | (02) 9809 7670 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | PO Box 108 RYDE NSW 1680 |
| Website: | www.tadnsw.org.au/index.html |
| Email: | tad@tadnsw.org.au |
Description:TAD is an organisation which designs and/or modifies aids and appliances to enable people with a disability and older people to live independently. It relies extensively on volunteers to provide this service.
The Toy Restoration Centre - Jannali
| Phone: | (02) 9528 4042 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | JANNALI NSW |
| Website: | Not available |
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Description:The Centre is staffed by older people who volunteer their time (up to) four mornings a week to repair and recycle old and broken toys. A small percentage of the repaired toys are sold to raise money, and the rest are donated to disadvantaged children.
Toy Repair - Narrabeen
| Phone: | (02) 9913 8182 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | NARRABEEN NSW |
| Website: | Not available |
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Description:The Peninsula Senior Citizens Toy Repair Group collects and repairs toys that have been donated. The mended and cleaned toys are given to children’s charities.
Travel Compensation Fund
| Phone: | (02) 8227 3500 |
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| Address: | Level 3 15 Castlereagh St SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Website: | www.tcf.org.au |
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Description:The Travel Compensation Fund protects travellers in the event that a travel agent experiences business or financial difficulties. It regulates travel agents, provides compensation to consumers and ensures that travel agents have sufficient financial resources to trade.
University of the Third Age (U3A)
Description:University of the Third Age provides an extensive range of courses for older people. Groups are available throughout NSW, and courses are run by volunteers who are experts in their field. Visit the U3A website for more information about courses, venues and on-line options, or phone the Seniors Information Service.
University of the Third Age (U3A)
Description:University of the Third Age provides an extensive range of courses for older people. Groups are available throughout NSW, and courses are run by volunteers who are experts in their field. Visit the U3A website for more information about courses, venues and on-line options.
View Clubs
Description:VIEW (Voice, Interest, Education of Women) clubs meet monthly over a meal to exchange ideas & enjoy the company of other women. Guest speakers expand members’ knowledge & interests. Most clubs have additional activities - tours, parties, coffee mornings & theatre trips.
Volunteer Recruitment & Training Services, Northern Beaches
| Phone: | (02) 9931 7777 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 9981 2839 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | 30 Howard Ave DEE WHY NSW 2099 |
| Website: | www.nbns.com.au |
| Email: | nbns@nbns.com.au |
Description:Please phone Volunteer Recruitment & Training Services, Northern Beaches for more information about local volunteering programs.
Volunteering Coffs Harbour
| Phone: | (02) 6651 1289 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 6651 3142 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | Community Village Earl Street COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450 |
| Website: | Not available |
| Email: | volcoffs@bigpond.com |
Description:Please phone Volunteering Coffs Harbour for more information about local volunteering programs.
Volunteering Illawara, South Coast
| Phone: | (02) 4225 7812 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
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| Address: | WOLLONGONG NSW |
| Website: | www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au |
| Email: | Not available |
Description:Volunteering Illawarra is the regional volunteer centre which links prospective volunteers to voluntary work opportunities with local community organisations in the Wollongong Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas
Wagga Wagga Volunteer Centre
| Phone: | (02) 6921 1441 |
| Freecall: | Not available |
| Fax: | (02) 6921 6680 |
| TTY: | Not available |
| Address: | 1 Fitzmaurice Street WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 |
| Website: | Not available |
| Email: | volwag@wagga.net.au |
Description:Please phone Wagga Wagga Volunteer Centre for more information about local volunteering programs.