Amid widespread job loss and uncertainty, a Victorian Government employment program matches the newly unemployed with businesses.
Nicholas in front of the secondbite truck
Economic & Social Inclusion
These stories and associated images and/or video listed on these pages were produced before physical distancing regulations were introduced in Victoria.
Netballer holding the ball
Flashcards a vital resource for netballers
Community sport needed to take an inventive turn to stay on the court during coronavirus. Discover how Netball Victoria adapted.
Dr Amanda Caples
Women in science: closing the gender gap
How do you rise to the top in science? We glean advice from four women who have done just that, including Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Amanda Caples.
Tracey Evans
Taking steps towards the future through Victoria’s first Treaty
Tracey Evans is one of nine executive directors of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. Learn about her hopes for Victoria's first Treaty.
Panoramic view of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion unveiled in Bendigo
VIDEO: Bendigo is home to the largest Buddhist monument in the western world after the addition of a decorative four-metre finial on top.
Employee at Yarra View Nursery working with the plants
Yarra View Nursery growing opportunities for people living with disability
VIDEO: We visited Australia’s largest social enterprise nursery, where a Victorian Government procurement program is blooming.
Young person giving a resident a ride on the bike.
Fighting loneliness in Victoria, One Good Street at a time
A new grassroots program in Flemington is connecting volunteers with elderly neighbours and tackling loneliness with a community spirit.
Participants playing wheelchair football
Fun for all at the Disability Sport and Recreation Festival
VIDEO: Discover more about the recent Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival.
Portrait of Tara
Tackling today’s environmental issues for a better tomorrow
Engineer Tara Halliday, one of three women who has received a 2019 Women on Boards scholarship, is helping to reduce our environmental footprint.
Sarah Callil photo
Engineering change: a chat with Sarah Callil
With experience in the mining, oil and gas industries, engineer Sarah Callil is an “agent of change.”
Projections of a trees and eye on old silos
Sunshine silos light up Melbourne’s West
The Sunshine Silos Projection Festival celebrated the area’s rich industrial history, cultural diversity and enthusiasm for community projects.
Students on the beam at the Gymnastics facilty
Hoppers Crossing doing cartwheels over new gymnastics facility
WATCH THE VIDEO: The Hoppers Crossing community is making the most of a new gymnastics facility, made possible by the Victorian Government.
Loretta Fallaw.
Mining for diversity: meet Loretta Fallaw
A new mining scholarship aims to help more women, such as Loretta, gain a seat in boardrooms.
Photo of Vivienne Nguyen smiling at the camera
Meet Vivienne Nguyen, new Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission
Vietnamese refugee Vivienne Nguyen brings 25 years of experience to her role as the new chair of Victoria’s Multicultural Commission.
Global Victoria's In-Conversation Seminar panel.
State of play: Victoria’s international education sector
What does the future hold for our international student sector? We hear from the experts.
Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Lord Mayor Sally Capp heads up conference to empower female students
Sally Capp will present the keynote address at the Future Female conference, focusing on international women studying in Victoria.
Jane Harrison of Blak and Bright festival
Blak & Bright: First Nations Literary Festival is for everyone
Festival Director, playwright, novelist & Muruwari woman Jane Harrison chats to us about the festival, First Nations writers, and this year's program.
Balloon football all stars on court.
Stars shine in all abilities balloon football game
WATCH THE VIDEO: See the highlights from a game of balloon football played at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
