Support people with their planning for life after prison as a facilitator for our pre-release program. Read more
VACRO welcomes additional funding for supported family-visits. The Victorian 2022-23 Budget, announced on 3 May 2022, has allocated funding to expand our supported family visits program, currently running in both women’s prisons, into the men’s prison system. Read more
Visit this page throughout 2022 as we mark the milestone of our 150th Anniversary through storytelling and special events. Read more
VACRO is always looking for passionate people to join our dedicated team. Read more
Aaron Hart will present at the International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents’ global research conference. Read more
Meet our Specialist Housing Coordinator, Judy Wright, who connects prison leavers with the housing the makes all the difference. Read more
23-year-old Johnny had fallen through the cracks, until our support helped make a difference. Read more
Our 2021 annual report is now available. Read more
Marius Smith, Abigail Lewis and Jordan Dittloff testified in support of VACRO’s written submission to reform the criminal justice system. Read more
VACRO’s new Strategic HR Projects Consultant is strengthening diversity and inclusion to make our work better for everyone. Read more
Previously, James was straight back into drugs and bad decisions after prison. This time, things were different. Read more
Our support engaged a young mother with her goals after release – and helped her reunite with her daughter. Read more
VACRO Reintegration Coordinator Chloe Thomson support the men in Langi Kal Kal Prison plan for good lives after release. Read more
After 15 years in prison, Paul needed a helping hand – our case manager was there on his first day out. Read more
Supporting new beginnings for fathers in prison and their kids through family therapy and facilitated time together. Read more
New philanthropic funding has enabled VACRO to increase our family counselling support to Beechworth Correctional Centre. Read more
Meet our ReLink Reintegration Coordinator, Ryley Jackson, who supports people leaving Port Phillip Prison to plan for a second chance. Read more
VACRO’s new Specialist Disability Practitioner and Educator helps our team offer stronger support for participants with disabilities. Read more
Keeping incarcerated mothers connected with their kids in the community through personal video 'visits' to prisons. Read more
We’re pleased to announce a new program to connect families with women in prison. Read more
Occupational therapist Georgia Morsley joins VACRO to strengthen our specialist work supporting participants with disabilities. Read more
VACRO case manager Carla Trezise eases the transition back to community for people as they leave prison and return to Victoria’s west. Read more
Abigail Lewis joins VACRO after leading social policy research and communications at progressive think tank Per Capita. Read more