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.
Woman standing in kitchen, washing dishes at a sink and smiling to camera
Economic & Social Inclusion
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.
Gargarro Garden and a sloped roof
From paddock to botanic garden
Residents in the small town of Girgarre devoted a decade to turning an empty paddock into a world-class botanic garden, which opened this month.
A group of people enjoying the Nesian Rise Festival
The Pasifika community: firmly planted in Melbourne’s west
A strong Pasifika presence in Tarneit is bringing together community through a vibrant community garden and cultural festivals.
Lots of people helping cleaning up after the floods
Helping hands get Mooroopna back in the game after floods
After the October 2022 floods, an army of local volunteers sprang into action to help get the Mooroopna community back on its feet.
A blue and yellow mural on the road representing Ukraine
Honouring the strong Ukrainian community in Noble Park
A ‘Peace and Harmony’ road mural in Noble Park is giving the local Ukrainian community a renewed sense of national identity and unity.
Pamela Knudsen is a mature woman wearing a bright coloured top and glasses
Pamela finds her dream job
57-year-old mum of 6, Pamela Knudsen, went from struggling to make ends meet to landing her dream job, with the support of her Jobs Victoria mentor.
