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Economic & Social Inclusion

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Migrant entrepreneurialism the key to startup success

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Feb 2018

Migrant entrepreneurs are twice as likely to start businesses, according to a report in Harvard Business Review, for example Tesla and Kogan.

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Sweet times ahead for Mildura chocolate maker

by Georgina Jerums | 14 Feb 2018

Read how a social enterprise in regional Victoria is thriving, thanks to a partnership with the Victorian Government and some tasty products!

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Five minutes with … Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Dr Amanda Caples

by Georgina Jerums | 9 Feb 2018

Dr Amanda Caples, appointed as Victoria’s Lead Scientist in mid-2016, walks us through her career and shares her love for all things science.

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Five minutes with … Marita Cheng, tech entrepreneur and the inaugural Victorian Government TechSchools ambassador

by Georgina Jerums | 9 Feb 2018

The 28-year-old – named Young Australian of the Year in 2012 – has garnered international acclaim for her robotics inventions.

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Recipe for startup a success for Free to Feed

by Georgina Jerums | 24 Jan 2018

Melbourne-based not-for-profit social enterprise Free to Feed is helping to kickstart 60 other local startups. Here’s how.

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Melbourne women re-programming the IT sector

by Invest Victoria | 2 Feb 2017

The global gender imbalance in the technology and digital industries has deprived many women of the chance to develop their full potential.

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Geelong Convention and Event Centre to reflect Wadawurrung culture and the beauty of the waterfront

VIDEO: The designs and name of the much-anticipated Geelong Convention and Event Centre have been revealed.

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