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Managing volunteers in aged care

  • by Maria Lopez
  • January 20, 2026

New Aged Care Act – Resources for Volunteer Managers
For organisations in the aged care sector who engage volunteers, there are a range of resources available which reflect the information in the New Aged Care Act.

View the new handbook for Managing Volunteers in Aged Care.

More Aged Care Resources for Volunteer Managers:

View Volunteering in Aged Care on the National Knowledge Base.

Additional Government Resources

  • Training checklist – aged care workers and volunteers VIEW
  • Frequently asked questions for potential volunteers in aged care VIEW
  • Volunteers in aged care training and resource kit (for volunteers and volunteer managers VIEW
  • Engaging volunteers in aged care – Guidance handbook for aged care providers VIEW

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