VIDEO: Youth in Noble Park get a bigger, brighter space to feel welcome and safe as South East Community Links (SECL) moves to a new Youth Links Hub.
Diba Jalal speaking at the opening of the centre
Economic & Social Inclusion
Photo of Russell's Creek Cricket Club team of young girls in blue and white uniform
A grand design: new Jetty Flat Pavilion is boosting women’s sport
The new pavilion at Warrnambool’s Jetty Flat Reserve is empowering more women and girls to embrace BMX and cricket.
Two women smiling and looking at a brightly coloured dress
Social enterprise has designs for future growth
Assembled Threads is an employment-focused social enterprise that has been given a new perspective on business strategy and growth.
Meg Madely smiling with her arms behind her back
Changing course and making a difference
The pandemic brought huge change for many, and it inspired Meg Madeley to revisit forgotten passions through the Free TAFE program.
Nick Athanasiou, looking at a piece of his artwork and holding a glue gun
Guided by the light: Nick Athanasiou
We chat with light artist Nick Athanasiou, founder and director of creative studio Skunk Control, whose exhibition is now on at the Hellenic Museum.
Woman standing in kitchen, washing dishes at a sink and smiling to camera
Sick pay takes the stress out of a sick day
Having access to sick pay means Victoria’s casual workers no longer have to choose between going to work sick or missing out on pay.
An eldery lady on a lift going up the stairs
Giving Portland’s artists a lift
For Edna Male and Pat Webb, the installation of a stair-lift in a creative community space has made a huge difference to their lives.
Melbourne's Federation Sqaure building with neon pink artwork covering the front of the building
Yalingwa: finding meaning between waves
The latest Yalingwa exhibition is now open at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. It celebrates First Peoples art across south-east Australia.
Francesca Neri
A perfect landing for 3 Special Olympic gymnasts
Nothing can stop these Victorians from participating in something they love – gymnastics.
Female football player kicking a ball
Pitch perfect: Olympic Park scoring goals for West Heidelberg
Facility upgrades are helping Heidelberg United Football Club reach new heights.
Future Homes initiative making a social impact and setting a new benchmark
A neighbourhood walk 5 years ago has evolved into the Future Homes initiative, a better way of planning the future of apartment living in Melbourne.
Madison Evans
Take the plunge and become a swim instructor
Looking for a fast lane into a new job opportunity, well why not try swim teaching?
Side of house covered in a mural with a blue background, the moon and stars and large realistic painted flowers
Colour of connection: murals bringing people together
VIDEO: Reservoir’s Colour My Neighbourhood project has connected neighbours and created a sense of community pride through 6 beautiful murals.
Four females from the Frawley family standing on a football oval, one holding a red football that reads 'for Spud'
Chelsea Frawley carries her father’s legacy in mental fitness
Chelsea Frawley, the eldest daughter of St Kilda legend, Danny Frawley, is kicking goals by raising awareness of mental health on and off the field.
View from behind of ice hockey players sitting on the sidelines wearing their uniform trimmed with rainbow and holding a rainbow hockey stick
Southern Lights are helping break the ice for LGBTIQ+ sportspeople
Southern Lights Ice Hockey Club is providing LGBTIQ+ players with a welcoming place to re-engage with team sport and thrive.
Colourful mural on a house
Picture perfect: murals beautifying Reservoir
Emma Bamblett is one of several artists who are creating beautiful, culturally important murals to help revitalise Reservoir.
Yorta Yorta woman CEO Kalina Morgan-Whyman
Updated hub to empower Aboriginal women and children
A renovated hub for Aboriginal women and children impacted by family violence will empower the community and continue the work of Aunty Liz Morgan.
Gunaikurnai man Ricky Baldwin standing next to Indigenous artwork
Coach changing the game for Aboriginal athletes
Ricky Baldwin is using sport to help change the lives of young Aboriginal athletes.
