The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

1.1.A.220 Approved voluntary work organisation (JSP, YA, PP, SpB)

Definition

For the purposes of JSP and YA, PP and SpB, an approved organisation must be:

community based, with appropriate insurance, OR
a government sector agency.

In either case, the organisation or agency must be 'not for profit'.

The work must be in positions which would not normally be filled by paid employees and which have a community focus. Services Australia or the person’s employment services provider (whichever is appropriate) makes the decision as to which voluntary work placements receive approval. For more information on approved voluntary work, see 3.11.3.30.

Any voluntary work organisation hosting a voluntary work placement approved by Services Australia may have the name of their organisation publicly disclosed.

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.11.3.30 Voluntary work

Last reviewed: 3 February 2025

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