Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens
Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion
Parliamentary Secretary for the Voluntary Sector
23 November, 2009
Media Alert
Golden Gurus Launch at International Volunteers Day Awards ceremony, Gold Coast
Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, will launch the national Golden Gurus program on 4 December 2009 at the International Volunteers Day Awards ceremony on the Gold Coast.
The International Volunteers Day Awards ceremony is being held to thank Australia’s volunteers and to encourage the community to get behind the new Golden Gurus Australia 2020 Summit initiative.
The Golden Gurus initiative recognises and encourages people aged 50 years and over to transfer their skills and experience to community organisations and small businesses.
For information about the International Volunteers Day Awards ceremony contact Volunteering Gold Coast on (07) 5526 2811.
More information about Golden Gurus is available at www.deewr.gov.au/goldengurus, calling 1300 650 925 or emailing GoldenGurus@deewr.gov.au.
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ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS
The National Launch of the Golden Gurus initiative at the International Volunteers Day Awards is being held at:
Ball Room, Sheraton Mirage, Seaworld Drive Main Beach, on 4 December at 10 am.