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Volunteers play a significant role in Australia, but numbers are dropping artwork

Volunteers play a significant role in Australia, but numbers are dropping

SBS News In Depth
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National Volunteers week is just around the corner, running from the 19th- 25th May. This year's theme, Connecting Communities, celebrates the significant role volunteers play in building stronger communities, and in helping people connect with others. However, the number of volunteers in Australia has been in decline in recent years, prompting calls for the government to provide more support for those offering their time and skills for free.

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