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Economic & Social Inclusion

Projections of a trees and eye on old silos  

Sunshine silos light up Melbourne’s West

by Editor | 20 Nov 2019

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 facility  

Hoppers Crossing doing cartwheels over new gymnastics facility

by Editor | 7 Nov 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Oct 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 7 Oct 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Sep 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Sep 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 29 Aug 2019

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

by Editor | 26 Aug 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Aug 2019

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

by Editor | 24 Jul 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Jul 2019

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

by Editor | 26 Jun 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 21 Jun 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 29 May 2019

During National Reconciliation Week we speak with Elly Patira, director of Aboriginal affairs at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria.

female players kicking a football  

New female facilities for the Wheelers Hill sports community

by Editor | 24 May 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Wheelers Hill’s footballers and cricketers have welcomed the opening of dedicated female facilities at their local pavilion.

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.

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