Welcome to volunteering at Kookaburra Kids!

At Kookaburra Kids we appreciate, support and thank our volunteers for the assistance they provide on our programs. Volunteers form an integral part of the Kookaburra Kids team, as we couldn’t run our programs without them.
Our volunteer program provides an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to participate in programs that are engaging, fun and contribute towards the positive well-being of young people’s lives in their community.
In addition to the passion and energy our volunteers bring in supporting our young people, a key point of difference in the success of our program is in the flexibility we are able offer our volunteers in how they would like to volunteer.
Our programs include Activity Days, Online Connect Chat sessions and Camps.
To apply, simply click the "Fill in an application" button to the right and you will be guided through the application process.
To become a volunteer with us you must be aged 18+, have a positive notice for working with children/vulnerable people in your relevant state/territory, and a national police check (at our cost which we coordinate with you). All volunteers must have Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa (current for at least 12 months with appropriate working rights).
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Which location are you interested in volunteering in?
- Youth Program Volunteer, ACT - Canberra
- Youth Program Volunteer, NSW - Newcastle
- Youth Program Volunteer, NSW - Shoalhaven
- Youth Program Volunteer, NSW - Sydney (Greater)
- Youth Program Volunteer, NT - Darwin (Greater)
- Youth Program Volunteer, QLD - Brisbane (Greater)
- Youth Program Volunteer, QLD - Cairns
- Youth Program Volunteer, QLD - Townsville
- Youth Program Volunteer, SA - Adelaide (Greater)
- Youth Program Volunteer, TAS - Hobart
- Youth Program Volunteer, TAS - Launceston
- Youth Program Volunteer, VIC - Central Gippsland
- Youth Program Volunteer, VIC - Melbourne (Greater)
- Youth Program Volunteer, WA - Perth (Greater)
ACT Activity Day
Act programmed Activity Days
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarralumla Play Station, Full Day | 1 | 6/13/2026 | 6/13/2026 | |
Connect Sessions
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECT Backup Volunteer Pool | 0 | |||
| CONNECT Games (8-11) 7pm Session | 0 | 6/9/2026 | 6/30/2026 | |
| CONNECT Play (8–10) 6pm Session | 0 | 6/9/2026 | 6/30/2026 | |
| CONNECT+ (11–13) 6pm Session | 0 | 6/11/2026 | 6/25/2026 | |
| THE RIOT (12+) 7pm Session | 0 | 6/17/2026 | 6/17/2026 | |
| THE RIOT (8–11) 5pm Session | 0 | 6/17/2026 | 6/17/2026 | |
NSW Activity Day - Sydney (Greater)
Activity Days held within the Greater Sydney region (Inner, Southern and Western suburbs).
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holey Moley, Half Day | 0 | 6/27/2026 | 6/27/2026 | |
| Scenic World, Full Day | 1 | 6/13/2026 | 6/13/2026 | |
NSW Camp - Newcastle
Camps held within the Newcastle region.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GABC Tea Gardens Camp, Weekend | 1 | 6/19/2026 | 6/21/2026 | |
NT Camp - Darwin (Greater)
Weekend camps for NT
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Bundy Camp, Weekend | 1 | 6/12/2026 | 6/14/2026 | |
QLD Activity Day - Brisbane (Greater)
Activity Day held within Brisbane, Ipswich or Moreton Bay
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Ninja & Climbing, Full Day | 1 | 6/27/2026 | 6/27/2026 | |
QLD Activity Day - Townsville
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Adventure - Magnetic Island, Full Day | 1 | 6/13/2026 | 6/13/2026 | |
QLD Camp - Brisbane (Greater)
Camp held within Brisbane, Ipswich or Moreton Bay.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Camp, Weekend | 0 | 6/19/2026 | 6/21/2026 | |
| Tunnel Ridge Camp, Weekend | 1 | 6/12/2026 | 6/14/2026 | |
SA Activity Day - Adelaide (Greater)
Activity Days programmed for SA
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape Hunt, Half Day | 1 | 6/20/2026 | 6/20/2026 | |
TAS Activity Day - Hobart
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Circus, Half-Day | 1 | 6/13/2026 | 6/13/2026 | |
| Day at the Lea, Full-Day | 1 | 6/27/2026 | 6/27/2026 | |
VIC Camp - Melbourne (Greater)
Camps held within the Greater Melbourne region (including Mornington Peninsula).
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Northcote Camp, Weekend | 1 | 6/12/2026 | 6/14/2026 | |
WA Activity Day - Perth (Greater)
Activity Days programmed for WA
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circus WA: Full-Day | 1 | 6/20/2026 | 6/20/2026 | |
Our Purpose
Our Vision
illness is supported and given the opportunity to flourish
without limits.
Our Purpose
Empowering young people to thrive beyond the impacts of family mental illness
Our Values
Connection | Commitment | Collaboration | Integrity
