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Economic & Social Inclusion

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.

Aaron Foley presenting on stage at the 2018 Victorian Creative Summit  

Direct from Detroit: meet Aaron Foley

by Georgina Jerums | 15 Jun 2018

Detroit’s chief storyteller, Aaron Foley, explains how the simple, yet powerful act of storytelling can help bring communities together.

Madeleine Grummet smiling towards camera  

Job-ready for the 21st century: girledworld Summit

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Jun 2018

The girledworld World of Work Summit 2018 at RMIT University on 16 and 17 June puts female tech trailblazers in contact with teenage girls.

A construction worker working on building a rail line  

Coleman Rail on track with long term jobseekers

by Editor | 21 May 2018

Coleman Rail is a strong supporter of the Victorian Government’s $90 million Jobs Victoria employment program.

A young Aboriginal Australian woman smiles at the camera in a room of young multicultural business people  

Supporting Aboriginal startups and entrepreneurs

by Georgina Jerums | 7 May 2018

LaunchVic’s latest grant round – closing 24 May – aims to put Aboriginal entrepreneurs into the driver’s seat.

Eight women standing in a row wearing office clothing and surrounded by racks of clothing and shoes  

A chat with… Donna de Zwart, CEO, Fitted for Work

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Mar 2018

Fitted for Work has helped over 28,000 women experiencing disadvantage find and keep work.

Liberty Sanger smiling at the camera  

Liberty Sanger on the pay gap

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Mar 2018

We talk pay disparity with Liberty Sanger, principal and director of Maurice Blackburn and chair of the Equal Workplaces Advisory Council.

A young adult woman standing at a window in a city office building smiles at the camera  

Getting students on track for future jobs

by Editor | 15 Mar 2018

The Victorian Government is supporting Aboriginal Victorians to find work on major projects through its Training for the Future program.

Cara Hadzig leans against a large tractor wheel smiling into the camera  

A chat with…Cara Hadzig, Rural Women’s Award Victorian Finalist

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Mar 2018

Introducing Cara Hadzig from Murra Warra in the Wimmera, one of three Victorian finalists for the 2018 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Awards.

Jade Miles stands outside in a row of fruit trees  

A chat with…Jade Miles, Rural Women’s Award Victorian Finalist

by Georgina Jerums | 8 Mar 2018

We catch up with Jade Miles, one of three Victorian finalists for the 2018 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award.

A Melissa Connors in a stone driveway in a country scene  

A chat with…Melissa Connors, Rural Women’s Award Victorian Finalist

by Georgina Jerums | 6 Mar 2018

Meet Melissa Connors, one of three Victorian finalists for the 2018 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award.

Mark Daniels standing side on smiling towards the camera  

Five minutes with … Mark Daniels, Executive Director, Social Traders

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Feb 2018

Mark Daniels is the executive director of the Melbourne-based not-for-profit Social Traders, which works closely with the Victorian Government.

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