University of Tasmania, Australia

Safe Work Australia Chair, Mr Tom Phillips AM on the 3rd February launched a new volunteer assistance package developed by Safe Work Australia in partnership with Volunteering Australia. The package includes a Volunteer Assistance Line, email and webpage designed to provide guidance and support to volunteers and volunteer organisations who may be affected by the new work health and safety (WHS) laws. By calling the Volunteer Assistance Line on 02 6240 4990, people can talk to an expert for advice on how the new WHS laws affect volunteers and their activiites. The volunteer assistance package includes fact sheets, frequently asked questions and useful contacts and is available at Safework Australia