Across Australia there are approximately 6 million volunteers who give their time for one cause or another.
According to peak body Volunteer Australia, lending a hand builds social connection and community resilience, especially in times of crisis.
As the nation faces social and economic challenges, what do the efforts of volunteers mean for the future of Australia’s wellbeing?…
Soon after leaving the travel industry in the early days of Covid, Brisbane-based Karen Smythe began volunteering at Orange Sky, a non for profit, providing free mobile laundry and shower services to people experiencing homelessness.
Produced By: Emma Wotzke
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First aired on The Wire, Friday 23 May 2025