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Economic & Social Inclusion

Clara Gaff portrait shot  

Melbourne genomics professor wins Women in Leadership award

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Apr 2019

Clara Gaff is spearheading efforts to tackle genetic heart, kidney, cancer, deafness and neurological conditions.

Nurse with child wearing the goggles  

Victorian virtual reality invention revolutionising children’s healthcare

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Apr 2019

A fear of needles is a reality for many kids during hospital visits. Recent women in leadership award winner, Dr Evelyn Chan, is going to change that.

Portrait shot of Anna Lavelle  

Biotech advocate takes out leadership award

by Georgina Jerums | 15 Apr 2019

Meet Anna Lavelle, a recent award recipient for a vast career campaigning for the growth of the life sciences and medtech industries.

Write-ability mentor Thalia Kalkipsakis, writer Kate Morell and Publishability Project Officer, writer and advocate working together  

Writers Victoria empowering those with a disability

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Apr 2019

Emerging writers living with a disability are recognised in a new Victorian Government program.

 

Improving career opportunities for transgender women

by Editor | 4 Apr 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: In a partnership with Fitted for Work, the Victorian Government is expanding job opportunities for transgender women.

Odette Suitor portrait shot in the park  

Meet a Victorian woman revolutionising grain storage

by Georgina Jerums | 20 Mar 2019

Sunbury’s Odette Suitor, a Victorian finalist for the 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards, is rethinking shipping containers for grain storage.

Carly Jordan portrait shot with park background  

A resettlement model moving migrants to Victoria’s South-West

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Mar 2019

Carly Jordan is a 2019 state finalist in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. She has developed a migrant resettlement model to boost regional towns.

Claire Moore portrait shot in the park  

The queen bees of Kyneton

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Mar 2019

Meet Kyneton’s Claire Moore, a Victorian finalist in the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her plan to boost the declining bee population.

Group photo, Linda at Pascoe Vale Girls College  

Meet Victoria’s Governor - The Honourable Linda Dessau AC

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Mar 2019

We speak with Victoria’s 29th Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC.

Passport stamp showing immigration granted into Melbourne, Australia.  

How migrants are helping to drive Victoria’s economy

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Jan 2019

Almost half of all business migrants to Australia call Victoria home, helped along by our state’s Skilled and Business Migration Program.

Jobseeker walking with resume along shopping strip  

New documentary series showcasing employment challenges

by Jobs Victoria | 23 Oct 2018

VIDEO: Jobs Victoria has launched a documentary series which follows five jobseekers from different walks of life.

Holmesglen Institute course co-ordinator Jan Davis with students at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Credit: RCH Melbourne Creative Studio.  

Royal Children’s Hospital & Holmesglen in jobs project for students with disabilities

by Jobs Victoria | 25 Sep 2018

A partnership between a tertiary training institute and one of Victoria’s biggest hospitals is set to alter the job prospects for disabled students.

Dr Collette Burke smiling to the camera wearing a red blazer  

Shaping our future: meet Victoria’s first Chief Engineer

by Georgina Jerums | 18 Sep 2018

In January, Dr Collette Burke was appointed as Victoria’s inaugural Chief Engineer. She talks us through her key achievements to date.

Dr Michelle Blachard  

Maintaining a mentally healthy workplace

by Georgina Jerums | 5 Sep 2018

We speak to an expert on how to foster a mentally healthy workplace.

Portrait shot of Dierdre Diamante behind a blue background  

Battling the diversity problem in the tech sector

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Aug 2018

A Q & A with an industry insider: Deirdre Diamante talks barriers and diversity in the tech sector.

Dylan Alcroft holding trophy. Melbourne poster in the background  

Dylan Alcott serves up success secrets for entrepreneurs with disability

by Editor | 16 Aug 2018

Dylan Alcott shares advice on starting a small business, tackling barriers and why it is important to have people with a disability in the workforce.

Scientists Tiffany Bold and Charlotte Iverach with Geological Survey of Victoria Director, Paul McDonald  

Victorian Gas Program helping break gender stereotypes

by Editor | 10 Aug 2018

Life for a woman working in the geoscience sector 40 years ago was, quite literally, like entering a minefield. Today the industry is now different.

Hadi and Matt working on the front of the car  

Diverse workforce opens doors for employers and refugees

by Jobs Victoria | 19 Jun 2018

Bendigo business learns the benefits of hiring a diverse workforce.

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