Volunteering Queensland Inc
ABN 46 621 632 398charityCommunity
BrisbaneQLD4000Major Cities of AustraliaSEIFA Decile 6
ProcurementJusticeDonationsCharityFoundationEvidenceATO3 of 7 systems
Power Score
11.0
3 systems
Total Dollar Flow
$3.7M
All sources
Contracts
$1.0M
2 contracts
Justice Funding
$2.7M
10 programs
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Revolving Door — 2 Influence Vectors
This entity operates across multiple influence channels simultaneously. Score: 9.0
Govt Contractor — $1.0M across 2 buyersReceives Funding — $2.7M
Power Profile
Procurement
$1.0M
2 govt buyers
Justice Funding
$2.7M
Relationships
25
Connected entities
QLD Jurisdiction Context
Youth justice outcomes for QLD — how this entity’s operating environment is performing.
Detention rate
5.1/10K
Indigenous overrep.
26x
Cost/day (detention)
$2,162
Cost/day (community)
$382
↑QLD Indigenous detention rate +45% over 4 years
↑QLD nightly detention population +19% over 3 years
Recent Policy Changes
2025-11QLD Child Rights Report 2025 published
2025-11Justice Reinvestment Framework launched
$5M grants for place-based alternatives
2025-03Wacol Youth Remand Centre opens
+76 detention beds, adult-standard design
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Board & Governance8 current, 0 former
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Lavarch | officeholder | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Chris McCarthy | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Brett Stenson | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Nunzia Confessore | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| John Livesey | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Simon Irwin | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Jane Hedger | secretary | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Craig Wildermuth | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
Charity Details
Purposes
General Public
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedGeneral CommunityMalesMigrants & RefugeesOtherOther CharitiesHomelessness RiskChronic IllnessDisabilityPre/Post ReleaseRural & RemoteUnemployedVeteransVictims of CrimeDisaster VictimsYouthAnimalsEnvironmentOther Gender Identities
Government Funding
| Program | Total | Grants | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community and Youth Justice Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services | $895K | 2 | 2008-09 – 2009-10 |
| Community, Youth Justice Services and Women | $482K | 1 | 2011-12 – 2011-12 |
| Community & Youth Justice Services & Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services | $455K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Social Inclusion | $389K | 1 | 2012-13 – 2012-13 |
| 2016/17 Natural Disaster Resilience Program — Building the Volunteering Community's Capability for disasters | $170K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| 2016/17 Natural Disaster Resilience Program — Building Resilience for Queensland's Seniors community | $145K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund | $101K | 3 | 2015-16 – 2023-24 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund — Community Benefit Fund | $35K | 1 | 2023-24 – 2023-24 |
| Disability & Community Mental Health Services (includes MAQ) | $20K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| HIGHER LEVEL SKILLS | $6K | 2 | 2021-22 – 2022-23 |
Federal Contracts2 of 2 MMR-applicable ($1.0M)
| Title | Value | Buyer | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500146989 | $730K | Department of Health and Aged Care | 2022-03-03 – 2022-08-30 |
| PCON_GEN-CD002800-0 | $300K | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | 2014-04-14 – 2014-12-14 |