WeDo App

In reply to Ms SANDERSON (Adelaide) (3 August 2016). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

The WeDo app involves young people registering with volunteer organisations and then 'banking' the number of hours they volunteered. The organisations then verify the volunteer hours.

The app provides a platform to collate the number of hours banked and accrue reward points. The app allows volunteers access to verified reports of hours and demonstrated competencies. These could then be included in resumes, supporting pathways to employment.