Her leadership has been pivotal in advancing Indigenous health, family violence prevention, and culturally safe services through roles such as Chairperson of the Traditional Owner Land Management Board and key contributor to the Dhelk Dja – Safe Our Way strategy.

She played a central role in negotiating the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation Settlement Agreement, established Willum Warrain Gathering Place, and supported rehabilitation programs through Ngwala Willumbong.

Glenys’s dedication includes decades of service on boards and committees, creative projects preserving Aboriginal history, and mentoring future generations. Her selfless commitment has shaped resilient communities and left an enduring legacy of respect, culture, and hope.

At its heart are volunteers with lived experience of gig work and migration, offering peer-led care and pathways to essential services.

Driven by thousands of volunteer hours, GWH has pioneered a model that combines grassroots engagement with strategic collaboration. It partners with government, unions, and community organisations to deliver trusted support and influence systemic change. These partnerships ensure workers receive practical help while institutions gain insights into unsafe conditions and minimal protections, shaping reforms that improve lives.

By bridging divides between riders, volunteers, and policymakers, the Gig Workers’ Hub demonstrates how volunteer-led action can deliver structural change.

He has led two community sponsorship groups, helping queer refugees settle in Australia, access housing, and continue their education in their first year. He also volunteers for Thorne Harbour Health in LGBTIQA+ sexual health education, with Living Positive Victoria as a public speaker, and with Queer Arabs Australia and Queer Muslims Naarm, using photography as a tool to amplify marginalised voices.

Through his deep commitment to intersectional inclusion, Mohamed has created safe spaces and led transformative change, driven by a deep sense of justice and community care.

Since 2022, he has volunteered over 4,000 hours to create a safe, welcoming space where riders can access amenities, targeted services, and a place to rest and socialise.

By building trust within the community and forging partnerships with government and service providers, Andrew’s dedication has strengthened support for riders and amplified their voices in the wider community.

Following personal loss, Thomas channelled his grief into helping others, assembling care packs to bring comfort and joy to children undergoing cancer treatment. His innovative fundraising efforts helped raise over $288,000 in just two years, with more pledged in his late father’s honour.

Thomas’ ability to inspire others, lead by example, and turn adversity into action reflects a deep commitment to making a difference well beyond his years.

Rooted in lived experience, STEM Sisters provides culturally safe spaces and leadership pathways for international students, migrants, and refugee women in Victoria. From mentoring and school outreach to publishing and public speaking, our 250+ volunteers co-design and deliver initiatives that challenge systemic barriers, increase representation, and build an intersectional movement for change.

STEM Sisters exemplifies how inclusive volunteering can drive sustainable, community-led transformation in Australia’s STEM ecosystem.

The organisation leads national rallies, runs healing groups for victim-survivors, and drives systemic change through education and advocacy.
With the largest social media following of any DFSV organisation in Australia (reaching more than 500,000 people), WWYW amplifies survivor voices nationwide.

Its groundbreaking work includes successfully advocating for mandatory drink spiking training within the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) framework, helping to create safer communities. As a victim-survivor-led movement, WWYW continues to build awareness, accountability, and pathways to healing.

It also provides the ‘All Hands Lifesaver’ app nationwide, making lifesaving skills accessible to all. By removing barriers like transport, childcare, and language access, the organisation empowers families with practical, evidence-based skills to act confidently in emergencies.

Its mission is to prevent childhood deaths from preventable accidents and illnesses, including respiratory disease, by equipping caregivers with lifesaving knowledge.