Economic & Social Inclusion

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 strong Pasifika presence in Tarneit is bringing together community through a vibrant community garden and cultural festivals.

After the October 2022 floods, an army of local volunteers sprang into action to help get the Mooroopna community back on its feet.

A ‘Peace and Harmony’ road mural in Noble Park is giving the local Ukrainian community a renewed sense of national identity and unity.

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.

Lighting upgrades for the 125-year-old Nilma Darnum Football Netball Club will strengthen local sport and community ties.

To mark International Women’s Day, we profile two women who are working to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive world for women in science.

A Jobs Victoria apprentice and trainee initiative is boosting gender diversity in construction.

Sophia Lazarou attended her first Avalon Airshow in 2007 as a student volunteer, now she’s back to direct the whole show.

We’re showcasing equity this International Women’s Day through our investment in inclusive spaces. See how it’s giving a voice to Victorians.

Though it’s 300 kilometres from a coast, Cohuna has a popular beach. It’s part of a new waterfront development, typical of the town’s creative flair.

Melbourne-based Rove Wheelchairs is single-handedly changing the perception and stigma around disability products.

Meet Divyangana Sharma – student, frontline healthcare worker, writer, mental health advocate and Victorian International Student of the Year 2022.

A group of volunteers are ensuring surrendered Siberian Huskies find a comfortable and loving forever home.

Portland Airport will become the home of FormFlow’s new modular home manufacturing site, with up to 200 homes to be delivered each year.

The Yorta Yorta people were the original inhabitants of the Winton Wetlands, now their living culture is being retold in a series of sculptures.

VIDEO: Students in Reservoir can ease into hospitality work at the Birds & Beans Community Training Café, thanks to a funding injection from the Victo

In Timor-Leste, Agriculture Victoria is helping to safe-guard Australia from international biosecurity risks – and it’s already paying dividends.