Australian Business Volunteers in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Australian Business Volunteers

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Address: PO BOX 514 2012 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.abv.org.au/

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25.01.2022 So great to connect with some of our Skilled Business Professionals and be able to continue the great work they're a critical part of. #skilledvolunteering #remotevolunteering #NVW2020

25.01.2022 We hope youre all doing ok out there...we took some time this week to put together our thoughts on surviving in a time of COVID-culture shock. Head to our site for the full read https://www.abv.org.au/covid-culture-shock/

25.01.2022 Have you heard about this?! The Nature Conservancy is leading Australias largest marine restoration initiative by bringing shellfish reef ecosystems back from the brink of extinction. Over the next 6 years they aim to protect and restore 60 reefs across Australia the largest undertaking in the world to recover a critically endangered marine ecosystem. Read more here: https://www.natureaustralia.org.au//restoring-shellfish-r/ ...and stayed tuned to hear how ABV has been involved...

24.01.2022 5.12.20 is a special day to reflect on just how wonderful our volunteers are. This year has certainly been like no other and we've been through it all "together". Thank you! #TogetherWeCan #HeartYourMask #IVD2020

24.01.2022 Calling all volunteers! We have new assignment opportunities kicking off this month. Don't delay, apply today ... https://www.abv.org.au/volunteer/upcoming-assignments/

24.01.2022 The National Bushfire Recovery Agency and Tourism Australia are partnering to deliver a video series which aims to help people understand and support bushfire-affected communities. ABV is honoured to walk alongside communities on the road to recovery. https://youtu.be/5MNd-C8RKPE

24.01.2022 Betty + Henry Back in the Apeketon Business Hub on Lihir Island, PNG

22.01.2022 These snaps just received direct from our Skilled Business Professional (SBP), Bevan Sharp on location in Lihir, PNG. Another fantastic turnout for our YES program helping Lihirians build essential business skills. Presented by SBP, Paul Simmons. We love seeing these shots of so many engaged locals

22.01.2022 Working and connecting together sharing ideas and finalizing the professional development plan: Losa Malo and Jennifer Marshallsea part of the ABV and BSP Mentoring program

22.01.2022 Volunteering is about coming together for a common cause. At ABV, we gathered the team from all corners of Australia, including Betty in PNG, to look at what comes next for us, how we continue to commit to our cause. #nvw2021 #waveofappreciation #skilledvolunteering #thankYOU #ABV

22.01.2022 It's National Volunteer Week and here is a HUGE wave of appreciation for our phenomenal volunteers. THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Now more than ever, we are reflecting on the life-giving, society-changing act of volunteering. #waveforvolunteers #NVW2020 Volunteering Australia

21.01.2022 IWD 2020 and as womens empowerment is a key focus for ABV, we approached one of our SBPs Liane Arno for her thoughts on women entrepreneurs and the development space: "Throughout my career in occupations predominantly occupied by men I made a decision early on to excel as a first class woman rather than a second class man. There is such an inclination to take on the characteristics of a bully when in the police force and then in industrial relations. And so now as I enter ...my years of active retirement volunteering for Australian Business Volunteers, I take so much joy in teaching and mentoring women entrepreneurs in societies dominated by men. These women are the force of their businesses quietly and skilfully influencing their men and their communities, managing the money and their extended families who so often put their hand out for money just because. I never under estimate these quietly spoken women who have such incredible underlying strength and tenacity. I am hugely privileged to be able to volunteer for ABV which targets women in business which is run by a canny and compassionate CEO who has gathered a great team around her. I am equally privileged to be able to share my role with ABV with my life partner who draws on his experience of mentoring hundreds of people in business to be the wise sage, so understanding of women and their importance in these communities."

21.01.2022 Hows this for a day at the office?! Our CEO Liz and Comms Manager Michelle have arrived on Lihir to check in on the fantastic work all our SBPs and PNG team have been undertaking at Apeketon Business Hub. Looking forward to more updates during their visit.

21.01.2022 WE'RE HIRING! There's a fantastic new opportunity to join the ABV team as an International Program and Partnerships Specialist. Details found here: https://www.abv.org.au/about-us/careers/

21.01.2022 It's National Volunteering Week and our CEO Liz Mackinlay had some powerful words to share on the topic of why volunteering, now more than ever, is so vital for us all. We're proud to have a network of dedicated, passionate volunteers that have worked remotely and virtually for decades. Thank You to you all #NVW2020 https://www.abv.org.au/be-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-th/

20.01.2022 A recent graduation of students from YES Startup...a new version of ABVs YES (Your Enterprise Scheme) program helping get new business off the ground...

20.01.2022 5.12.20 is a special day to reflect on just how wonderful our volunteers are. This year has certainly been like no other and we've been through it all "together". Thank you! #TogetherWeCan #HeartYourMask #IVD2020

19.01.2022 A great few snaps recently shared by SBP Paul Simmons on location in Lihir, PNG with SBP Bevan Sharp and our recent graduates of the YES program! Presenters, participants, awards ceremony...

19.01.2022 It's a new year and WE'RE HIRING! ABV are seeking 2 new exceptional team members for full time positions in our Sydney Head Office. MANAGER OF OPERATIONS + INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS SPECIALIST... Head to our website for full details >> https://www.abv.org.au/about-us/careers/ See more

17.01.2022 A great opportunity to take the stage and focus the conversation on creating sustainability and lasting positive change for communities. ABV CEO Liz Mackinlay with Dr Graeme Hancock, GM Social Performance Newcrest Mining earlier today. #CSR #socialimpact #skilledvolunteering #partnerhsip #IMPACT2030 #SDGs

17.01.2022 Its a great pleasure to partner with @BSP to deliver support for the Lae community through our YES program!

17.01.2022 It's National Volunteer Week and here is a HUGE wave of appreciation for our phenomenal volunteers. THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Now more than ever, we are reflecting on the life-giving, society-changing act of volunteering. #waveforvolunteers #NVW2020 Volunteering Australia

17.01.2022 To our volunteers, supporters and partners A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

17.01.2022 Fantastic to read programs such as our Family Money Management Program (FMMP) in PNG can not only assist individuals’ financial wellbeing but can increase business profitability. An interesting read which also introduces our new partnership with Savi Moni, an innovative Micro Finance company: https://www.pngbusinessnews.com//employee-financial-wellbe

17.01.2022 WE NEED GLOBAL ACTION, LOCAL ACTION AND PEOPLE ACTION. - Antnio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General (Announcing A Decade of Action on Delivering the SDGs.) Today is International Volunteer Day and we are so proud and incredibly grateful to our volunteers for their tireless efforts in helping us work toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals #IVD19

16.01.2022 Australia Awards Papua New Guinea is seeking Australian volunteers from a range of professional and personal backgrounds to participate in a peer-to-peer networking initiative called CAFÉ (Connection, Association, Friendship, Exchange). ABV is proud to be working with AAPNG to offer all registered ABV volunteers to opportunity to apply for the 2020 program! Want to know how to get involved?... Registered ABV volunteers can register their interest here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAPNGCAFE20 https://www.abv.org.au/australia-awards-png-networking-ini/ https://www.abv.org.au//australia-awards-png-networking-i/

16.01.2022 WERE HIRING A MANAGER OF OPERATIONS! Are you (or someone you know) a fantastic Operations Manager with a passion for working in the International Development space? if so wed love to hear from you. Head over to our site for full position description details https://www.abv.org.au/about-us/careers/ Applications close 16th December

15.01.2022 We're walking alongside the Cobargo community in their bushfire resilience program to Build Back Better. https://abv.org.au/cobargo-unites-to-build-back-better/ #skilledvolunteering #bushfirerecovery

13.01.2022 It is the final days to apply for the AAPNG CAFÉ Program! Whilst Coronavirus is presenting us with daily challenges to the way we live our lives, it also provides us with the opportunity to reframe the way we connect. Now, more than ever, it is important we not only maintain connections between Australia and PNG, but look at new ways to build and strengthen these connections despite the physical barriers. ... In response, Australia Awards Papua New Guineas 2020 CAFÉ program is going online! Partnerships will commence via Skype, Zoom or WhatsApp and work towards a future where social distancing is no longer a barrier and partners can meet in person. Want to know how to get involved? Registered ABV volunteers can register here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAPNGCAFE20

13.01.2022 SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR FEMALE-TO-FEMALE MENTORING WITH BANK OF SOUTH PACIFIC As part of the Bank of South Pacifics (BSP) commitment to the continuous professional development of its managers and leaders, BSP is establishing a mentoring program for staff and we are seeking Expressions of Interest to be mentors to support the capability development of select employees across the Pacific, including in Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands. APPLI...CATIONS CLOSE 15TH MARCH To find out more https://www.abv.org.au//expressions-of-interest-mentoring/

13.01.2022 Another beautiful day on Lihir and ABV staff member Henry is gathering up registrations for our upcoming YES training!

13.01.2022 WE NEED GLOBAL ACTION, LOCAL ACTION AND PEOPLE ACTION. - António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General (Announcing A Decade of Action on Delivering the SDGs.) Today is International Volunteer Day and we are so proud and incredibly grateful to our volunteers for their tireless efforts in helping us work toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals #IVD19

12.01.2022 So great to connect with some of our Skilled Business Professionals and be able to continue the great work they're a critical part of. #skilledvolunteering #remotevolunteering #NVW2020

12.01.2022 Happy April Fools! But it is no joke that our details have changed... ABV’s new postal address is PO Box 514, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012 and our phone number is 0412 827 133

11.01.2022 ABV is thrilled to announce our support of AgUnity Last week ABV CEO, Liz Mackinlay signed an MOU with AgUnity COO, Angus Rama Keck to acknowledge ABVs intentions to work with the Australian based social enterprise and technology company. Formed in 2016, AgUnity aims to address challenges facing the 2-billion unbanked, and last-mile communities in the world by tackling issues of poor connectivity, a lack of digital literacy, and a lack of trust by developing smartphone and blockchain-based solutions for the worlds smallholder farmers and their communities. Stay tuned on our exciting work with the team!

11.01.2022 Over the month of October ABV ran its successful leadership immersion training program in Vietnam for Japanese consulting firm, ABeam. The leadership immersion program is part of ABVs corporate skilled volunteering program offering, based on our long history of running similar programs with IBM, NAB and others. One of the partnerships the October immersion focused on was with Imagator, a small photo editing company with a mission to Create a unique socially responsible ente...rprise which provides equal employment opportunities and accessibility at work. Imagtor is dedicated to employing people with disabilities and currently 48% of staff employed are people with disabilities. The project aim was for Abeam to support the team at Imagtor to address a range of issues within the business that are currently limiting its effectiveness. Skilled Business Professional and program Facilitator, Jo-Anna Crawford-Bryde, commented "This project is an outstanding exemplar of how targeted support from a group of skilled professionals can result in high impact outcomes and results for an inspiring social enterprise in a developing country as well as providing an authentic learning and training opportunity for visiting consultants." The work of the Abeam consulting teams has provided high quality expertise resulting in Imagtor being able to streamline its workflow processes, increasing productivity, quality and effectiveness and now has the requested customised specifications for a new MIS that it can take to tender. These achievements would not have been possible without the support of this valuable program. This project is a great example of mutual benefit. The Abeam team have been immersed in an real life global leadership situation gaining valuable learning experiences, skills and insights into working in a social enterprise and a developing country.

11.01.2022 Its National Volunteering Week and our CEO Liz Mackinlay had some powerful words to share on the topic of why volunteering, now more than ever, is so vital for us all. Were proud to have a network of dedicated, passionate volunteers that have worked remotely and virtually for decades. Thank You to you all #NVW2020 https://www.abv.org.au/be-the-change-you-want-to-see-in-th/

10.01.2022 Komuniti Wokabout Program at Palie, PNG earlier this week: a chance for locals to meet and discuss relevant issues and find out about what is happening in broader communities on the island. SBP Robert Hill joined the group and got the chance tp spread the word about Apeketon Business Hub and its great services for locals in Palie

10.01.2022 SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE BUSHFIRE RESILIENCE PROJECT WE’RE RUNNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAB & THE COMMUNITY OF COBARGO, NSW View all 3 positions here: https://www.abv.org.au/volunteer/upcoming-assignments/

09.01.2022 Spending time exploring Lihir PNG our SBPs Aysegul, Bevan and Paul with Newcrest team member, Stanley explored local villages and stopped here at the beach which forms part of the Zuen community. It is always so great to see the beautiful environments volunteers spend their time and energy supporting communities.

09.01.2022 Its National Volunteer Week and here is a HUGE wave of appreciation for our phenomenal volunteers. THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Now more than ever, we are reflecting on the life-giving, society-changing act of volunteering. #waveforvolunteers #NVW2020 Volunteering Australia

09.01.2022 We were thrilled to have our very own CEO Liz Mackinlay and Chair Mark Epper feature in the latest issue of Australian Institute of Company Directors magazine. "Trust is essential...We backed Lizs judgement as CEO and encouraged her to make hard decisions if they had to be made" - Mark Epper Read full article here:... https://www.abv.org.au/tips-on-a-creating-a-successful-cha/ // Article by Stuart Ridley See more

08.01.2022 Social enterprise and ABV partner, Aliet Green recently celebrated their 10th anniversary in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Founder Lastiana Yuliandari shared sine if her thoughts on the milestone... "Aliet Green is a female-run social enterprise that was founded in 2009 by Lastiana Yuliandari with her philosophy of working with local farmers, and especially women, to give them a chance to improve their incomes and their family livelihoods. Her philosophy also embraces producing the ...highest quality such as the purest organic coconut sugar processed by 70% of which are female employees, many of whom are single mothers, widowed or returned migrant workers. Being a pioneer in some major certifications such as fair trade, BRC, Gluten Free, it has made Aliet Green become a reputable female social enterprise in Indonesia committed in providing the highest quality food ingredients to the world. Aliet Green thanks over 1,500 farmers who were so enthusiastic coming altogether to celebrate Aliet Green's humble anniversary. Aliet Green also thanks guests who have come from Europe and Australia to attend the 10th anniversary At the same time, Aliet Green is forward-focused on this next decade and has significant plans to deliver substantial additional value to its farmers and clients as well as innovation to the organic industry in Indonesia."

08.01.2022 For the past 2 weeks we have been lucky enough to be facilitating our latest corporate skilled volunteering program. This time, we brought together a cohort of thinkers from National Australia Bank and presented them with the fantastic reef restoration initiative run by The Nature Conservancy. The objective? See how the program can be ramped up all across Australia... https://www.natureaustralia.org.au//restoring-shellfish-r/

07.01.2022 We've got 2 x upcoming assignments for volunteers...hurry applications close soon! https://www.abv.org.au/volunteer/upcoming-assignments/

06.01.2022 NEW ASSIGNMENTS ONLINE TODAY! Head to our website to check out the latest opportunities! https://www.abv.org.au/volunteer/upcoming-assignments/

06.01.2022 IWD 2020 and as women's empowerment is a key focus for ABV, we approached one of our SBP's Liane Arno for her thoughts on women entrepreneurs and the development space: "Throughout my career in occupations predominantly occupied by men I made a decision early on to excel as a first class woman rather than a second class man. There is such an inclination to take on the characteristics of a bully when in the police force and then in industrial relations. And so now as I enter ...my years of active retirement volunteering for Australian Business Volunteers, I take so much joy in teaching and mentoring women entrepreneurs in societies dominated by men. These women are the force of their businesses quietly and skilfully influencing their men and their communities, managing the money and their extended families who so often put their hand out for money just because. I never under estimate these quietly spoken women who have such incredible underlying strength and tenacity. I am hugely privileged to be able to volunteer for ABV which targets women in business which is run by a canny and compassionate CEO who has gathered a great team around her. I am equally privileged to be able to share my role with ABV with my life partner who draws on his experience of mentoring hundreds of people in business to be the wise sage, so understanding of women and their importance in these communities."

06.01.2022 Its a new year and WERE HIRING! ABV are seeking 2 new exceptional team members for full time positions in our Sydney Head Office. MANAGER OF OPERATIONS + INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS SPECIALIST... Head to our website for full details >> https://www.abv.org.au/about-us/careers/ See more

04.01.2022 We hope you're all doing ok out there...we took some time this week to put together our thoughts on surviving in a time of COVID-culture shock. Head to our site for the full read https://www.abv.org.au/covid-culture-shock/

04.01.2022 WE'RE HIRING A MANAGER OF OPERATIONS! Are you (or someone you know) a fantastic Operations Manager with a passion for working in the International Development space? if so we'd love to hear from you. Head over to our site for full position description details https://www.abv.org.au/about-us/careers/ Applications close 16th December

04.01.2022 WERE HIRING! 3 fantastic new opportunities to join the ABV team are now live on our website! https://www.abv.org.au/about-us/careers/

04.01.2022 Today's 14 incredible and enthusiastic participants of the YES Startup program on Lihir, PNG!

03.01.2022 Todays 14 incredible and enthusiastic participants of the YES Startup program on Lihir, PNG!

03.01.2022 Let us know if you can join us next Monday evening!

03.01.2022 We loved being a part of the SAP Software Business Womens Network event last Friday at Taronga Zoo! It was a real honour for our CEO Liz Mackinlay to join the panel for the Leading with Purpose breakfast alongside Xinja Bank and IAG. Really inspiring morning!

02.01.2022 ABVs latest mentoring initiative with Bank of South Pacific (BSP), launched earlier this year combining both remote and in-field mentoring work to build capacity for individuals, business and communities across the South Pacific region. In November 2019, Media Consultant and Learning & Development mentor, Frances Green, travelled to Apia, Samoa to work with Senior Manager and emerging leader with BSP, Darlene Saviinaea. The one-week field visit focused on the creation of a... comprehensive career plan for Darlene with a strong focus on impactful team leadership. Work undertaken during the visit included a combination of objective-setting discussions and workshops designed to support Darlenes career aspirations over a 12-month period. Frances will continue to work with Darlene via monthly Skype communications as well as a return visit to Apia in 2020.

02.01.2022 2 x IMMEDIATE ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES Departing December 3rd for Lihir, PNG APPLY TODAY! Full details on our site; https://www.abv.org.au/volunteer/upcoming-assignments/

02.01.2022 It is the final days to apply for the AAPNG CAF Program! Whilst Coronavirus is presenting us with daily challenges to the way we live our lives, it also provides us with the opportunity to reframe the way we connect. Now, more than ever, it is important we not only maintain connections between Australia and PNG, but look at new ways to build and strengthen these connections despite the physical barriers. ... In response, Australia Awards Papua New Guineas 2020 CAF program is going online! Partnerships will commence via Skype, Zoom or WhatsApp and work towards a future where social distancing is no longer a barrier and partners can meet in person. Want to know how to get involved? Registered ABV volunteers can register here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAPNGCAFE20

01.01.2022 WE'RE HIRING! 3 fantastic new opportunities to join the ABV team are now live on our website! https://www.abv.org.au/about-us/careers/