2024 Annual General Meeting
The Board of Volunteering Queensland Inc. is pleased to give notice that the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on:
Date: Thursday 7 November 2024
Time: 3pm for 3:15pm start
Location: BDO Australia, Level 10/ 12 Creek St, Brisbane City Qld 4000
You are cordially invited to join us in person or online to reflect on and celebrate the successes and advancements of the 2023 – 2024 year of Volunteering Queensland and of volunteering in Queensland.
We are delighted to announce that the AGM with include a presentation by Helen Crew from Childhood Cancer Support and will conclude with a networking reception.
Guest Speaker
Helen has dedicated over 30 years to the not-for-profit sector, with a deep commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. As General Manager of Childhood Cancer Support since 2016, she has led initiatives to provide essential support to families dealing with paediatric oncology. Her extensive background includes roles across finance, governance, HR, grant writing, fundraising, and operations in organisations like the Australian Spinal Research Foundation and Parkinson’s Queensland, where she was CEO and drove significant growth and process improvements.
Throughout her career, Helen has secured substantial funding and driven impactful projects. At Childhood Cancer Support, her strategic leadership has brought in over $2.1 million in grants, enhancing facilities, transport services, and introducing mental health and counselling support for families.
Helen Crew
General Manager – Childhood Cancer Support
Helen Crew
General Manager – Childhood Cancer Support
Her efforts were nationally recognised in 2023 with awards for Impact on a Shoestring and Most Outstanding Fundraising Project by Fundraising Institute Australia.
Helen’s expertise in operational management, governance, and service delivery has made her a vital leader in advancing support systems for communities in need, fostering partnerships, and strengthening organisational resilience across the sector.
Attending online
For anyone not available to attend the AGM in person, the event will be live streamed via zoom. When you RSVP, please select Online Access. Information on how to access the live stream will be shared closer to the event.
RSVP and registration
Eligibility to Vote
All eligible current financial members of Volunteering Queensland Inc. may vote on any business transacted at the AGM.
Each eligible member is entitled to one vote on each resolution.
Voting may be done in person at the AGM or by proxy.
Proxy
AGM Business
We hope you will join us
All AGM information is available on the Volunteering Queensland Inc. website. If you are unable to access any of the information referred to above, please contact us by phone at 07 3002 7600 or email reception@volunteeringqld.org.au, and we will forward it to you.
We look forward to welcoming you to our AGM 2024 on Thursday 7 November 2024.
To RSVP for either in person or online attendance at our AGM please register using the link HERE or contact us – 07 3002 7600 or reception@volunteeringqld.org.au by 12.00 noon on Friday 1 November 2024.
Should you have any other queries or require additional information about the AGM please contact Volunteering Queensland Inc. Deputy CEO Colleen Silvester on 07 3002 7600 or reception@volunteeringqld.org.au
Not a member?
You are most welcome to join us at the AGM to learn more about Volunteering Queensland, be inspired by our Special Guest Speaker, and meet fellow volunteer involving organisations at the Networking reception. Alternatively feel free to contact Susie Musgrove, Volunteering Queensland Membership Engagement Coordinator – 07 3002 7600 or susie.musgrove@volunteeirngqld.org.au.
If you would like to become a member of Volunteering Queensland Inc. or learn more about the benefits of membership, please click on the link here.
We look forward to seeing you at our 2024 AGM.
Thank you,
Jane Hedger
Secretary
Board of Volunteering Queensland Inc.