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DJ Wukong one of the world’s top DJ’s volunteers at Feed One Feed All and speaks to Sally Dusting-Laird about how important it is for him to give back to community and donate most of his concert earnings to people in need.
Knox Repair Cafe offer a variety of repair services, including items such as electronics, clothing and furniture. Proudly volunteer run.
Gary now serves as a Community Connector with the “Living Our Best Life” project, hosting Talking cafes in Knox and helping people combat loneliness and isolation
Julie provides a safe nurturing space for victims of Domestic Violence
Elm Street Mission in Bayswater provides a safe space for people living with mental health issues
Barbara has had an amazing rich life and talks about having five books published in her seventies. She has volunteered most of her life in orphanages, community houses and as a Mahjong teacher.
Sally started her career as a full time journalist for ten years working at Truth Newspaper, the Herald Sun, Australian Associated Press and Channel Seven news as an on air journalist and deputy chief of staff. She then moved to Los Angeles for five years and returned discovering her new passion for volunteering and community development.
MOTHS continues to provided support to mothers living in our beautiful Dandenong Ranges
Diarne has always been a passionate volunteer and advocates for our local environment
Jo is always the first to put her hand up for anything involving her community. Listen to her story as she meets those less fortunate on her Vinnies soup can run.
Leroy is a traveller and willing to give anything a go always with a smile on his face! But his main aim is to bring awareness of the debilitating effects of dementia. His mother has been fighting a losing battle for ten years and is now living in a care facility full time.
Sierra is an inspiration to young people and her journey into volunteering has set her up with a new career and life skills
James joined a committee in his early 20’s and talks about the benefits of volunteering at a young age
Sally captures the atmosphere at one of Ferntree Gully’s incredible Saturday monthly markets. Talking with stallholders, listening to music and interviewing inspiring volunteers!
Foothills Community Care provide meals, hospitality and a place to belong in the Dandenong Ranges and foothills of outer eastern Melbourne. Everyone is welcome at their table. In the past 12 months they have served over 45,000 fresh meals.
We are proud to have our efforts recognised at the Volunteering Victoria Awards in 2021 and 2023.
In the spirit of reconciliation Volunteer for Knox acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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