Engaging Older Volunteers
Join the Seniors Volunteering Campaign: Empower Older Australians, Kenyans, and Ugandans to Make a Difference
Join the Movement – Become an Official Campaign Partner or download our FREE Engaging Senior Volunteers Resource Guide.
As a Refugee Run Volunteer organization Involving Organization, we invite you to become an Official Campaign Partner and help us drive the mission of empowering older people globally to contribute their valuable skills and experience where it's needed most.
Why Partner with Us?
By joining the campaign, you'll gain access to essential resources that will support your efforts to engage older volunteers effectively:
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A Comprehensive Guide: This guide provides practical advice and strategies for successfully integrating older volunteers into your programs.
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The Seniors Volunteering Marketing Kit: This kit includes everything you need to promote the benefits of senior volunteering within your community, both online and offline. please Join us below
Modern Slavery Statement 2025
United Nationals Countryless Children (UNCC)
Introduction
United Nationals Countryless Children (UNCC) is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in all aspects of its operations and supply chains. UNCC adopts a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is dedicated to conducting all activities ethically, transparently, and with integrity.
This statement outlines the actions UNCC takes to identify, assess, and reduce risks of modern slavery across its humanitarian programs and organisational operations, in line with the principles of the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018, international human rights standards, and ethical charity governance practices.
Our commitment forms part of UNCC’s broader mission to promote dignity, justice, safeguarding, and responsible humanitarian action.
Organisation Structure & Operations
UNCC is a registered charitable organisation with operations supporting vulnerable communities through humanitarian assistance, community development, and protection programs.
Global Offices:
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Australia (Head Office): 120 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia
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Uganda: Arua Office, Driver’s Corner, opposite Mosque, Arua
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Kenya: Comfort Plaza, Garissa Road, Nairobi, Kenya
UNCC delivers programs supporting senior refugees, vulnerable nationals, children, and families, including emergency assistance, mobility support, safeguarding programs, education support, and community welfare initiatives.
Our supply chains include procurement of:
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Program and relief materials
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Medical and mobility equipment
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Office and operational services
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Transport and logistics services
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Technology and communication services
Supply Chain Risk Management
UNCC recognises that modern slavery risks may exist within global supply chains. To reduce these risks, UNCC:
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Applies a risk-based assessment when engaging suppliers and partners
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Prioritises due diligence for key suppliers and contractors
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Seeks suppliers who operate ethically and comply with applicable labour laws
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Includes ethical conduct expectations within agreements where practicable
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Avoids partnerships with organisations suspected of exploitation or forced labour
Where credible concerns arise, UNCC reserves the right to suspend or terminate supplier relationships.
Governance & Policies
UNCC maintains governance and safeguarding frameworks designed to promote ethical conduct and prevent exploitation, including:
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
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Code of Conduct
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Complaints and Whistleblower Policy
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Ethical Procurement Practices
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Volunteer and Staff Conduct Guidelines
These policies support responsible decision-making, accountability, and compliance across all operational locations.
Supplier & Partner Expectations
UNCC expects all suppliers, contractors, volunteers, and partners to:
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Comply with applicable labour and human rights laws
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Prohibit forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking
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Provide safe and fair working conditions
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Operate transparently and ethically
UNCC will not knowingly engage with any entity involved in modern slavery or exploitation.
Due Diligence & Program Integrity
UNCC undertakes verification and monitoring processes to ensure humanitarian resources and donations are used responsibly. This includes:
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Partner and beneficiary verification processes
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Ethical screening of organisational partnerships
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Monitoring of program delivery and community engagement
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Financial accountability and oversight measures
These processes help ensure aid reaches intended beneficiaries safely and ethically.
Communication, Training & Reporting
UNCC promotes awareness of modern slavery risks among staff, volunteers, and partners through:
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Orientation and policy awareness training
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Safeguarding and ethical conduct education
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Clear reporting pathways for concerns or misconduct
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Confidential whistleblowing mechanisms
All personnel are encouraged to report concerns without fear of retaliation.
Monitoring & Review
UNCC reviews this Modern Slavery Statement annually to strengthen prevention measures and reflect legislative or operational changes.
The Board and organisational leadership assess the effectiveness of policies, risk management practices, and training outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.
This statement constitutes UNCC’s Modern Slavery Statement for the financial year ending 2025.
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