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Economic & Social Inclusion

Some of these stories and associated images and/or video listed on these pages were produced before physical distancing regulations were introduced in Victoria.

Two women standing side by side in a shoe shop  

Improving digital capability helps retail businesses grow

by Office for Suburban Development | 10 May 2022

Businesses across Melbourne’s South-east have been upskilling and modernising their operations during the pandemic.

Atal Samad  

Empowering the next generation of international students

by Global Victoria | 2 May 2022

Atal Samad came here as an international student in 2013. He now works at Global Victoria, helping international students build careers in Victoria.

Tarantula Nebula by Astronomical Society of Victoria  

The sky’s no limit

by Regional Development Victoria | 27 Apr 2022

The Astronomical Society of Victoria’s all-abilities telescope is making the cosmos more accessible.

 

Strengthening care for children

by Regional Development Victoria | 27 Apr 2022

A pioneer program in the Wimmera Southern Mallee sets the benchmark for the future of regional healthcare in Victoria.

Latrobe Community Health Service’s dental prosthetics laboratory in Churchill  

Coming up smiles in the Latrobe Valley

by Regional Development Victoria | 19 Apr 2022

A dental prosthetics lab in the Latrobe Valley is helping students start their careers as dental technicians, providing vital services to locals.

Ripe Cheese stall at the Queen Victoria Market  

Business mentoring program central to the maturing of Ripe Cheese

by Editor | 11 Apr 2022

Hakim Halim is a Singaporean Asian cheesemonger who founded Ripe Cheese at the iconic Queen Victoria market, and whose online business is now growing.

Abhi and Smit (centre L-R) have enjoyed working on a new tech project with Sonia and Erin (outside L and R) from startup, Mountoken  

At the cutting edge of tech

by Editor | 24 Mar 2022

Working with a startup has been an exciting experience for students taking part in SummerTech LIVE.

Photograph of Andrea Evans-McCall  

Bringing global lessons to the Bass Coast

by Regional Development Victoria | 16 Mar 2022

Andrea Evans-McCall’s Churchill Fellowship is bringing her a step closer to changing education in Gippsland and removing barriers to employment.

Collage photographs of Brigit Heller, Thablay Khinshwe, Deb DeCarli and Vanessa Kearney  

Regional women, champions in their field

by Regional Development Victoria | 7 Mar 2022

Meet some extraordinary women across regional Victoria helping #BreakTheBias this International Women’s Day.

Boronia Community Breakfast program volunteers  

Free breakfasts helping the Boronia community access vital support services

by Anders Furze | 8 Feb 2022

A community breakfast program is connecting Boronia locals with support services and each other.

Yarraville’s United Housing Co-operative online social club  

Connecting online for the first time

by Anders Furze | 1 Feb 2022

Some members of Yarraville’s United Housing Co-operative accessed the internet at home for the first time, thanks to the Let’s Stay Connected Fund.

Esme Bamblett  

Keeping conversation flowing among Aboriginal Elders

by Office for Suburban Development | 24 Jan 2022

Aboriginal Elders across Melbourne are staying connected with their culture during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Image of tennis courts  

Local legends excited about major wheelchair tennis tournaments in Melbourne

by Declan Boffa | 20 Jan 2022

Legendary wheelchair tennis coach Greg Crump and four-times Australian Open champion Heath Davidson have watched the sport grow over the decades.

Julie Turner with international students  

My Local Life program creates community for international students

by Anders Furze | 17 Jan 2022

‘My Local Life’ has created a vital support network for international students facing isolation during the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic.

Image of the new outdoor gym equipment in Talbot  

Tiny Talbot is big on active community

by Regional Development Victoria | 6 Dec 2021

New outdoor gym equipment in Talbot in Victoria’s north-west is being taken up enthusiastically by the community, improving health and connections.

Image of Susan Oliver  

Send me an angel: how Susan Oliver AM is backing Victorian business

by Georgina Jerums | 26 Nov 2021

Susan Oliver is a leader in the field and a passionate and committed supporter of women-led startups, helping to drive success.

Emma Bamblett and Megan Van Den Berg  

Kinya Lerrk takes Aboriginal Victorians on a sensory journey to Country

by Editor | 16 Nov 2021

With help from a grant from the First Peoples’ Business Support Fund, two artists have repivoted their business to trade through the pandemic.

Samaritan House project upon completion image credit to FormFlow  

The small homes making a big difference

by Regional Development Victoria | 12 Nov 2021

A Geelong-based manufacturer, a university and a men’s crisis accommodation are paving the way in creating sustainable housing.

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