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Ground-breaking research has been completed investigating the landscape of volunteering in disability services in Victoria in the context of the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The report calls on Government at local, state and federal levels to… read more

Volunteers play a vital role in the lives of many people living with disability. The Department of Health and Human Services has funded Interchange Incorporated to commission research to identify, describe and categorise the range of volunteer-supported services that are… read more

Interchange Incorporated received funding through the NDIA’s ILC National Readiness Grants to raise awareness that volunteering offers people with disability and the broader community the opportunity to contribute to inclusive communities and to increase the number of community members, including… read more

Interchange Incorporated currently has a pilot program underway which aims to encourage and support people with disability to volunteer with an Interchange agency. Creating volunteering opportunities for people with disability contributes to developing an inclusive community and enables people with… read more

Interchange Incorporated is very excited to share a series of video clips that showcase the wonderful volunteers, staff and families that make up the Interchange community. The video clips, which were launched at the recent 2016 Interchange Incorporated Annual General… read more

The Interchange Incorporated AGM was held on 19 November 2016, and highlighted the achievements of the 2015-2016 financial year. The meeting was chaired by President, Sandra Martin, and included the election of new board members, John Ashby, Stephen Whitworth and… read more

Volunteer of the Year: Olivia Conan-Davies and Isobel Leggett (joint winners) and Employee of the Year: Jan Bence   The Jean Simpson Award was established to celebrate the life and achievements of the late Jean Simpson (1950-2002).  A long time campaigner… read more

National Volunteer Week, 9-15 May 2016, is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. This year, the theme is Give Happy, Live Happy, which celebrates the research that shows volunteers live happier and healthier lives.   Interchange would… read more

Interchange founder, Maureen Crawford, who won the Unsung Hero Award at the HESTA Community Sector Awards in 2015, has been featured in a HESTA television advert that will run on Channel 7 during the Australian Open.   The HESTA advert… read more

The Interchange Incorporated AGM was held on 13 November 2015 and was a great success. The meeting was chaired by Interchange Board President, Andrew Holt, and included the election of new board member, Fred Brumhead, CEO Interchange Outer East, and… read more