Duty of Care - Ensuring Volunteer Safety & Wellbeing

Volunteer safety is paramount. This free webinar will focus on fulfilling your organisation's duty of care and adhering to the National Standards - particularly Standard 6: Volunteer Safety and Wellbeing.

You will explore risk-management strategies, incident-reporting protocols, and ways to create a psychologically safe environment for all volunteers. You’ll also learn how to identify potential hazards, implement preventative measures, and respond effectively to critical incidents.

The session will also cover legal obligations, insurance considerations, and how to foster a culture where volunteers feel empowered to raise concerns without fear.

By prioritising volunteer safety, organisations empower volunteers to contribute confidently and effectively toward achieving the IVY 2026 Sustainable Development Goals, knowing their wellbeing is a top priority.

Meet the Facilitator - Alice Anderson

Alice Anderson (she/they) has over ten years’ experience working in the disability sector and over five years’ experience in workforce inclusion. She also lives with learning disabilities - dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Alice currently works as the Sector Development Coordinator for The Centre for Volunteering, focusing on the Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program. She is a strong advocate for the power of volunteering and the importance of accessible workplaces.

Alice holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organisational Learning and diplomas in Community Service and Business Management. Passionate about community services and good governance, she serves as a board director for two not-for-profit organisations: Accessible Arts and the Making Waves Foundation.

A dedicated volunteer herself, Alice is actively involved with Orange Sky Laundry, Sydney Festival, Sydney Fringe Festival, Deaf Sailing NSW, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Yabun Festival, City West Housing, and the City of Sydney. She believes volunteering is a powerful way to connect with local communities, grow personally, and support meaningful causes.

In recognition of her efforts with Sydney WorldPride and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Alice was recently honoured with the Excellence in Innovation Award.

Outside of work and volunteering, Alice enjoys sailing, spending time with friends, and riding Fudge - the Gypsy Cob pony she part-leases. She also successfully completed a Certificate III in Auslan in 2024.