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Tracey Evans  

Taking steps towards the future through Victoria’s first Treaty

by Bronte Ryan | 19 Feb 2020

Tracey Evans is one of nine executive directors of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. Learn about her hopes for Victoria's first Treaty.

Employee at Yarra View Nursery working with the plants  

Yarra View Nursery growing opportunities for people living with disability

by Bronte Ryan | 10 Feb 2020

VIDEO: We visited Australia’s largest social enterprise nursery, where a Victorian Government procurement program is blooming.

Artists impression of the Docklands studio  

Making a scene: Victoria’s screen industry attracting global attention

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Dec 2019

Victoria is becoming one of the most desirable filming locations in the world.

Portrait of Tara  

Tackling today’s environmental issues for a better tomorrow

by Georgina Jerums | 27 Nov 2019

Engineer Tara Halliday, one of three women who has received a 2019 Women on Boards scholarship, is helping to reduce our environmental footprint.

Sarah Callil photo  

Engineering change: a chat with Sarah Callil

by Georgina Jerums | 27 Nov 2019

With experience in the mining, oil and gas industries, engineer Sarah Callil is an “agent of change.”

Owners of the Holgate brewery  

It’s Woodend’s shout: expanded brewhouse delivers new jobs and tourism

by Editor | 21 Nov 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: We visited Woodend this week to toast the expansion of Holgate Brewhouse, bringing craft beers and new jobs to the Macedon Ranges.

Kate Cornick, CEO of LaunchVic.  

LaunchVic’s Kate Cornick: tapping the entrepreneurial spirit

by Georgina Jerums | 8 Oct 2019

WATCH THE VIDEO: Supporting our entrepreneurial community is all in a day’s work for LaunchVic.

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.

Man in factory setting packing a box. He is smiling at the camera.  

Jobs Victoria linking job-seekers and employers

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Aug 2019

This one-of-a-kind program has helped almost 10,000 people find a job since 2016.

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.

Internal view of the flinders st clocks  

Artisan trades contribute to restoration of Flinders St Station

by Editor | 15 Jul 2019

Flinders Street Station has been undergoing a massive restoration over the last few years. Find out about the specialised trades involved.

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.

Harness horse racing. Jockey on a two wheeled cart which is attached to the horse. Crowds in the background  

Country racing: helping attract visitors to regional communities across Victoria

by Editor | 22 May 2019

Victoria’s 100 + country racing clubs are having a resurgence. Find out more about the regional communities benefiting from regional racing

Photograph of Professor Ben Marsland.  

Victorian researcher uses innovation award to help fight childhood asthma

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Feb 2019

Read how one veski award winner is aiming to help prevent asthma in children.

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.

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Celebrating the employers giving jobseekers a chance

by Jobs Victoria | 26 Oct 2018

Over 120 representatives from leading businesses joined Jobs Victoria for the inaugural employer celebration event in Melbourne last week.

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.

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