Started in 1988, Volunteering WA is the peak body for volunteering in Western Australia and takes a leadership role in building stronger communities through volunteering. This involves promotion and advocacy, development of partnerships, application of research to deliver innovative programs and provision of support to volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations through training and community education. Chief executive officer Mara Basanovic Chairman Dr Susan Young Vice-chairman Tara Hall Treasurer Dr Rick Newby Tony Clark Kris Robertson Rachel Kemp Stephanie Withers Christine Gray