The recent report into Volunteering and Disability has found that foreshadowed changes to funding arrangements have already caused a reduction in volunteer-supported programs in Victoria, and it is forecast that more volunteer-supported programs are likely to close if action on funding guidelines is delayed.

Without funding for infrastructure, critical supports such as recruitment and selection, support and development, safety and well-being, quality management and continuous improvement are AT RISK.

Captions for video 4: Volunteering for people is disabilities is free. Volunteer programs aren't. Recruitment and selection. Support and development. Safety and well-being. Quality Management. These all have a cost. Can we afford NOT to have volunteer programs?

To learn more visit the Interchange website and read the a summary of the report into volunteering and disability here: www.interchange.org.au/ground-breaking-research-on…