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Exclusive tours of Government House for community volunteers in SA
Would You Like To Visit Government House? Government House Adelaide is the oldest consistently occupied Government House in Australia. It is the working home of the Governor South Australia.
His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR Governor of South Australia and Mrs Liz Scarce invite community volunteers to participate in special guided tours of the public rooms of the House.
Bookings are essential- phone 8203 9800.
Numbers limited to 25 per tour.
 more information >
www.governor.sa.gov.au
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His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia
A Message From Our Patron
 Volunteers and their simple acts of kindness make an enormous difference to the world in which we live.
During my time as Governor of South Australia, and as patron of Volunteering SA & NT, I've seen and heard some inspiring stories of volunteering.
I can't imagine where we would be without the amazing efforts of our emergency service volunteers, the ambos, or organisations like Red Cross and 'St Vinnies', the Returned & Services League and Legacy who support those who have fought to protect Australia and their families, and many others.
There are volunteers who care for our environment; clean up graffiti; rescue animals in need; help the disadvantaged; promote the arts, culture and sport; and advance developments in health and education. From a diversity of gender, age, ethnicity, abilities, educational and economic backgrounds, all are highly valued members of our community. It's the contribution and commitment from our inspiring volunteers, who step up to help those in need, that make this State such a wonderful place to live. No monetary value can be put on the huge impact they have in setting an example to others.
The economic crisis that has swept the world, followed by the spate of tragic natural disasters in our own country, has impacted heavily on all volunteer organisations. This has placed pressure on funds and on the demand for volunteer effort. Fortunately Volunteering SA&NT Inc, as the peak body for volunteering in South Australia and Northern Territory, plays a key role in making a real difference in communities by linking volunteers to organisations and sharing knowledge and resources.
We are forever indebted to Mavis Reynolds and Joy Noble, the two dynamic women whose vision resulted in the establishment of the South Australian Volunteer Centre over 26 years ago, which in turn led to the establishment of Volunteering SA & NT.
I thank everyone associated with VSA&NT for their generous and determined efforts over the past year and wish you all an active, engaging and enjoyable year ahead.
(2008-09 Volunteering SA&NT Annual Report)
VSA & NT Annual Report
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