The 2026 National Volunteering Conference, taking place 16–18 June in Adelaide, is set to be Australia’s biggest gathering of volunteer leaders, innovators and changemakers. It’s a rare opportunity to step back, look ahead, and help shape the future of volunteering across the country.
Co‑hosted by Volunteering Australia and Volunteering SA&NT, #NVC26 centres on the theme Innovation and Impact: Reimagining Volunteering — a timely focus as volunteer‑powered organisations look for new ways to collaborate, strengthen communities, and amplify their impact.
A preview of the program includes:
🔹 Tech for Good – Digital tools for volunteer engagement
🔹 Inclusive Innovation – Designing for accessibility and diversity
🔹 Evidence & Impact – Using data to inform policy and practice
🔹 Future Leadership – Skills for managing volunteers in a changing world
These themes speak directly to the evolving needs of volunteer‑driven organisations — smarter systems, stronger inclusion, better measurement, and leadership ready for the future.
Be part of the movement
The full program is coming soon. This is your chance to connect with sector leaders, share insights, and help shape the next era of volunteering in Australia.
Secure your seat at the best price: https://hubs.li/Q03Z-Mm70.
And as Australia continues to face the growing pressures of climate change, strong and well‑supported volunteer networks are more important than ever.