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    Community development/welfare

    Community development/welfare experience within Extended

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    All travellers
    72%
    High-yield travellers
    79%
    Premium and luxury travellers
    75%

    About community development/welfare experiences

    Support Australian communities through volunteer work addressing social needs and building community resilience. From food banks to community gardens, youth programs to aged care visits, these rewarding experiences offer travelers genuine connections with local people while contributing to programs that strengthen communities and improve lives. Make a real difference while gaining insight into Australian society.

    Who wants it

    Share of surveyed travellers who want community development/welfare experiences on their next trip. Tourism Australia, Future of Demand research, 23,771 travellers across 20 markets.

    All travellers
    72%
    High-yield travellers
    79%
    Premium and luxury travellers
    75%

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    Frequently asked questions

    About community development/welfare experiences

    What kinds of volunteer activities fall under community development and welfare?
    Activities range from food banks and community gardens to youth programs and aged care visits. These experiences address social needs and build community resilience, giving travellers genuine connections with local people while contributing to programs that strengthen communities and improve lives. They sit within the Extended theme of volunteer-focused travel.
    What do travellers gain from community welfare volunteering?
    Travellers gain genuine connections with local people and insight into Australian society while making a real difference. By supporting programs from food banks to aged care visits, they contribute to strengthening communities and improving lives, turning their visit into a rewarding experience built around meaningful social contribution rather than sightseeing alone.
    How can operators position community development experiences?
    Position them as rewarding experiences that let travellers support Australian communities by addressing social needs and building community resilience. Highlight the genuine connections with local people and the chance to contribute to programs that strengthen communities and improve lives, while offering travellers real insight into Australian society and the satisfaction of making a real difference.
    Who suits community welfare volunteer experiences?
    These experiences suit travellers seeking genuine connections with local people and a chance to make a real difference. Because activities span food banks, community gardens, youth programs and aged care visits, operators can match volunteers to varied social needs, appealing to those who value contributing to community resilience and gaining insight into Australian society.