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Awards and events

• 2011 Queensland Young Volunteer Awards

  The Queensland Young Volunteer Awards recognise the achievements and contributions of young volunteers aged 12 to 25.

• 2010 Queensland Young Volunteer Awards

  The Queensland Young Award Winners 2010 were announced on 29 September by the Minister for Community Services and Housing, the Honourable Karen Struthers MP.

• 2009 Queensland Young Volunteer Awards

  2009 Queensland Young Volunteer Awards.

• International Volunteer Day

  International Volunteer Day (5 December) is a United Nations auspiced day that commenced in 1985 and is now celebrated around the world as a day to recognise the contribution of volunteers in their communities.

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