A new grassroots program in Flemington is connecting volunteers with elderly neighbours and tackling loneliness with a community spirit.
Young person giving a resident a ride on the bike.
Economic & Social Inclusion
Fun for all at the Disability Sport and Recreation Festival
VIDEO: Discover more about the recent Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival.
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.
Bridie O'Donnell speaking at Change our Game luncheon
Bridie O’Donnell: from elite cyclist to the Office for Women in Sport
The doctor and world record-breaking cyclist is now changing the game for Victorian women and girls in sport and recreation.
Employee at Pan Pacific Hotel preparing breakfast for the guests
Jobs Victoria opening career doors at Pan Pacific
WATCH THE VIDEO: Job-seekers facing barriers to employment are being assisted to find work through Jobs Victoria services.
Portrait shot of Andrew Jackomos
Meet Andrew Jackomos, a NAIDOC Week interview
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, we speak with Andrew Jackomos, Executive Director of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Department.
Group of young trainees posing for the camera
Young trainees eye careers in booming community sector
WATCH THE VIDEO: A group of trainees have taken the first steps in their new careers through the Jobs Victoria Community Traineeship Pilot Program.
Jane Burton Portrait
Digging it: Meet one woman in mining who’s making her mark
Mining has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, but here’s one woman who’s levelling the playing field.
Photo of Elly Patira
National Reconciliation Week spotlight – interview with Elly Patira
During National Reconciliation Week we speak with Elly Patira, director of Aboriginal affairs at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria.
