The coronavirus, the community welfare sector and volunteering

Friday, 27 March 2020 - 10:00am to 10:30am

In this program Jacques interviews Kate Wheller, Executive Officer of Community Information & Support Victoria (CISVic) about the effect of the coronavirus on the community welfare sector. CISVic is the peak body for community information and support services in Victoria, including emergency relief. Kate talks about the effect of the coronavirus on volunteering, especially as many volunteers are older and are particularly vulnerable. Despite this, most member agencies continue to provide assistance for community members, but not face-to-face

Friday 10:00am to 10:30am
Think Again offers weekly conversations and reflections about current events, trends and public pronouncements on contemporary and emerging issues. The show moves beyond what we read and hear via the public and ‘social’ media, to invite alternative possibilities to guide our thinking, living and organising.

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Jennifer Borrell & Jacques Boulet

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