We are closed between the 18th December 2019 and 13th January 2020.
All enquiries will be dealt with then.
Thank you to all who have made our community a better place to live.
We wish you a very
Merry Christmas and a
Safe and Joyous New Year.
POP-UP VOLUNTEER SHOP AT MARGARET RIVER LIBRARY
We will be running a series of Pop-up Volunteer Shops at the Margaret River Library in the last quarter of the year. If you would like more information on volunteering and volunteering opportunities drop in to our "Pop-Up Volunteer Shop"
The shop will “pop-up” on Thursday’s 10am to 2pm on the following dates:
- 17th October 2019
- 31st October 2019
- 21st November 2019
- 12th December 2019
Members of the community, volunteer managers and organisational staff are welcome for a chat to find out more about volunteering, volunteer opportunities and how the volunteer centre can assist with resourcing, training and providing greater access to volunteers and your organisations volunteer opportunities. The coordinator will be in attendance to answer all questions and enquiries.
For volunteer involving organisations our services are provided free and we provide for its member not-for-profit organisations the following:
• Volunteer opportunity registration on our confidential database
• Custom referral service; matching the person and skills to your opportunity
• Best practice standards in volunteering
• Access to information, consultancy and training
• Promotion of volunteering in our community
• Increased organisational visibility
• Web based Newsletter
• Events calendar
• Searchable database for volunteer of your volunteer opportunities
• Promote short term or one-off projects requiring professional or specific volunteer skills
For further information please contact the Coordinator Carl Holroyd on 97542047 Tue, Wed & some Thursdays or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..,au.
We look forward to talking with you.
Environment in Good Hands 
The Busselton-Dunsborough Environment Centre (BDEC) is a community organisation based in Busselton. The organisation aims to foster a sense of community ownership of the natural environment in order to increase awareness of local environmental issues. The Centre also strives to increase public involvement in environmental projects and protection activities throughout the local region.
Recently 20 children and 27 adults had a great day out planting in the Tuart Forest. This event is held annually by BDEC and not only provides a wonderful family day out but helps the future health of our unique Tuart Forest reserves. Besides the hands on environmental care BDEC advocates for the environment through numerous avenues including submissions to relevant decision making bodies, monitoring of environmentally sensitive projects and proposals, sourcing funds for targeted intervention such as possum habitat and care, revegetation and planting and liaising with the City of Busselton to work in partnership towards sustainable planning and development.
BDEC also have available a wonderful booklet A Journey into the Ludlow Tuart Forest. This vibrant 32 page book, produced by the BDEC, explores the many aspects of the forest and its surrounds as well as some of the impacts threatening its future. More information here: A_Journey_into_the_Ludlow_Tuart_Forest
The BDEC annual general meeting will be held in October and this is a great opportunity to join this important community organisation and get involved in enhancing our unique natural environment.
Besides being a general volunteer for hands on planting and events other opportunities are available that provide the organisation with direction, momentum and day to day running. Some opportunities currently available are:
BDEC welcomes new members, public enquiries and the general public so why not drop in, get in touch or join up to make a difference, its FREE!
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Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre congratulates all recipients and nominees for this years volunteer of the year awards WELL DONE!. We also thank ALL the fantastic volunteers for their efforts and generous giving to our community.
Read about it and view pictures here:
Don Tulloch wins Seniors category: https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6143085/don-tulloch-named-busseltons-senior-volunteer-of-the-year/
Winners and Highly Commended by Award Category:
Sponsor: Lions Club of Busselton - Volunteer with Less than Three Years' Service Category:
Highly Commended award goes to Chris Riley from Capecare.
The winner Volunteer with Less Than 3 Years of Service of the Year Award went to Trish Robinson from Busselton Lions
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Busselton Geographe Bay - Tourism and Events Category:
Highly Commended award went to Barry Grimmond from the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association.
The winner for the Tourism and Events Volunteer of the Year Award was Celia Clare from ArtGeo.
Sponsor: Apex Busselton - Youth (Under 25 Years) Category:
Highly Commended award went Russell Talbot from Southwest Army Cadet Unit in Busselton.
The winner for the Youth Volunteer of the Year award was Josh Smith from Shift Youth Crew
Sponsor: Geographe Camping and Tackle World - Senior (60 Years and Over) Category:
Highly Commended award went to Joan Parke from Naturaliste University of the Third Age.
The winner for the Senior Category was Don Tulloch from Geographe Community Landcare Nursery.
Sponsor: Harvey Norman Busselton - Open Category:
Highly Commended award went to Keith Warrick from Smith's Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.
The winner for the 2019 Open Volunteer of the Year award was Sandra Johnson from the Busselton Historical Society.
CALLING ALL LOCALS, TRIATHLETES, VETERAN VOLUNTEERS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS!
Be part of the 2019 SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon in a volunteer capacity.
The 2019 SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon, on from 3rd May – 5th May, is the premier triathlon event in WA and the culmination of the WA triathlon season. It is hosted by Triathlon WA, the state sporting body representing Triathlon in WA. As a small, not for profit organisation, volunteer support is vital and it has been the support of our fantastic volunteers that has made the event the success that it is.
There are lots of ways you can be part of the action as part of our volunteer family. From Course Marshall to Registration Assistant, Aid Station to Finish Line Volunteers, we need your help. More than 400 volunteers are required to join our volunteer family.
If you or anyone you know may be interested, registration is NOW OPEN and more information can be found by clicking here Volunteer Information
Award-winners, sponsors and organisers demonstrating the theme for this year's National Volunteer Week: "Give Happy, Live Happy." Picture: Taelor Pelusey
Busselton and Dunsborough’s tireless volunteers were cast into the spotlight on Monday night at the annual Volunteer of the Year recognition Awards.
In his role as MC, Mayor Grant Henley announced Connor Oliver — a training officer, patrol captain and inflatable rescue boat crewman with the Busselton Surf Lifesaving Club — the youth award winner.
The club had another winner in the open category with Helen Rabjones, who has served as chief administrator for more than a decade, among other roles.
Cr Henley praised the club’s work, making specific mention of a public safety decision to cancel the swim leg of a triathlon at the weekend after a shark sighting.
“I think that was in the highest echelon of volunteers performing in their duties and I commend both the surf lifesavers and the volunteer marine rescue guys who were there,” he said.
Ms Rabjones was also mentioned in the tourism and events category.
However, the award went to Doreen Bailie, who has been Jetty Host co-ordinator since 2011 and volunteers for organisations, events and during cruise ship visits.
Cr Henley said the cruise ship volunteers helped the City take out first place in the best local initiative category at the 2016 Annual Cruising Industry Awards.
“This success can be attributed to the many volunteers who provide a vibrant and friendly welcome to cruise ship passengers,” he said.
Des Austin — a bushfire brigade volunteer of more than four decades, and Busselton SES deputy local manager since 2013 — was commended in the seniors category, and the overall award went to Margaret Tickle.
The mayor jokingly pulled out a seat for Ms Tickle before reading out a lengthy list of volunteer activities with clubs, events, churches and education groups.
Cr Henley described volunteers as the backbone of the community.
“Sometimes volunteer work is challenging but our community always seems to be up for this challenge and that’s thanks to the efforts of people such as your selves,” he said.
The awards were hosted by the City of Busselton and Busselton-Dunsborough Volunteer Centre, with support from Volunteering WA and Lotterieswest.
All the winners:
Apex Youth (under-25) Award
Winner: Connor Oliver
Rotary Tourism & Events Award
Winner: Doreen Bailee
Special Mention: Teresa Pool, Paul Davis, Yvonne Avery, Helen Rabjones
Harvey Norman Open Award
Winner: Helen Rabjones
Geographe Camping and Tackle World Seniors Award
Winner: Margaret Tickle
Highly Commended: Des Austin
Special Mention: Isobel Gale, Trevor Hemmett, Dawn Taylor, Marion Scott, Elsie Froome, Peter Jager, Malcom Jennings
Red Cross operates the Family and Practical support programs throughout the Southwest. The purpose of the Service is to provide caring and practical assistance to families with babies and young children who are facing extra challenges in adjusting to their parenting role. It is an early intervention service that offers respite and support to multiple birth families, mothers experiencing or at risk of postnatal depression or perinatal mental health problems and social isolation.
Family support has been supporting families since 1993 and is a unique service that Red Cross offers only in Western Australia. Since its inception, over 3,000 families have been assisted by creating a supportive environment and helping to minimise many of the daily stresses experienced by families with babies. We support families in Busselton, Dunsborough, Margaret River and Augusta.
Since 2008 Practical Support program has been supporting families by having volunteers visit the family home weekly and work alongside the mother assisting in domestic duties such as light housework, shopping and basic childcare e.g. feeding, settling babies, and preparing meals for children. The volunteer can also help with linking in with community and local supports and enhancing social networks. This Program is available in the Busselton area.
ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEER
Volunteers provide approximately 4 hours per week of in-home respite per family and may work with the same family for up to 6 months in the case of a multiple birth. Hands-on support - child related activities, feeding, preparing meals for children, settling babies. Role modelling - volunteers encourage positive interaction between parents and children (play, talking, and discipline) to develop a child's social and cognitive development.
Emotional support - ‘being there' for the mother, the willingness to listen without being judgemental or giving advice.
Social support - supporting families in developing social networks and linking to community resources.
For more information on this volunteer opportunity or other exciting roles contact us at the
Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre
Suite 5B - Ground Floor
21 Cammilleri Street
Box 11, CRC, 21 Cammilleri
Busselton WA 6280
Ph/Fax: 08 - 97542047
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Web: www.bdvolunteers.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusseltonDunsboroughVolunteer Centre
Open Monday and Tuesday 8.00am to 4pm
& Wednesday 10am to 2pm
Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre is now on SKYPE.
To book a call you will need to send us an email with your SKYPE name.
Our SKYPE name is Volunteer.Coordinator2
We will then request you join us as a friend and arrange a time to call you to discuss your volunteering enquiries and requirements.
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Want to place an event on our calendar? - Contact us at: volunteers@westnet.com.au - Phone: 9754 2047
