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Stories of impact

Hear from our clients and their families themselves how VACRO’s work helps make a difference.

To protect people's privacy, we don't use real names, photos or identifying details in our stories.


Ahmed's story

Ahmed's story

How our social enterprise coffee kiosk gave Ahmed the skills and confidence to get his life on track. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2021

Author: Sophie Raynor

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Maddie's story

Maddie's story

How Maddie built a new relationship with her son after he was moved from her prison. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2021

Author: Sophie Raynor

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Luke's story

Luke's story

How Luke’s determination kept him away from dangerous old friends and found him a new skill. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2020

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Sophie Raynor

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Walt's story

Walt's story

How our support got Walt and his grandkids to the prison gate on his daughter’s release day. Read more

Published: 28th August, 2020

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Sophie Raynor

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Joel's story

Joel's story

Joel lost his identity as a hands-on dad when he went to prison, but family counselling helped him get it back. Read more

Published: 6th August, 2020

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Sophie Raynor

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Elsie's story

Elsie's story

How a whole family came together to support their daughter’s successful return home. Read more

Published: 6th August, 2020

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Sophie Raynor

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Sam's story

Sam's story

How a community bicycle workshop gave Sam the skills and confidence to get his life on track after prison. Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2020

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Sophie Raynor

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Acacia's story

Acacia's story

"They’re the only memories my daughter has of her dad, and they were happy memories." Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 23rd June, 2020

Author: Sophie Raynor

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Keith's story

Keith's story

Facing homelessness, Keith got his life on track to reunite with his sons. Read more

Published: 27th August, 2019

Updated: 27th January, 2021

Author: Sample Content

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Jenny's story

Jenny's story

How a stranger's kindness let Jenny take her life into her own hands. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2017

Updated: 27th January, 2021

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  • Policy and Advocacy Advisor

    This position implements VACRO’s key policy priorities and works to achieve change in those priority areas through creative and engaging policy content.

  • Reintegration Coordinator - ReLink

    This position helps people leaving prison prepare themselves for a successful return to the community.

  • Delivering employment support during COVID-19

    Delivering employment support during COVID-19

    How we're continuing to connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prison leavers with employment pathways during the pandemic.

  • Ahmed's story

    Ahmed's story

    How our social enterprise coffee kiosk gave Ahmed the skills and confidence to get his life on track.

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  • 77 families linked through prison visit hotline

    77 families linked through prison visit hotline

    Our new phone support service connects families in prison despite COVID-19 visiting restrictions.

  • Alan Coe seeks justice for all Indigenous people

    Alan Coe seeks justice for all Indigenous people

    VACRO’s Time to Work Indigenous Engagement Officer in Gippsland, Alan Coe, supports new beginnings for Indigenous prison leavers.

  • Reintegration Coordinator - ReLink

    This position helps people leaving prison prepare themselves for a successful return to the community.

  • VACRO gives evidence to Parliament of Victoria’s Homelessness Inquiry

    VACRO gives evidence to Parliament of Victoria’s Homelessness Inquiry

    How our ideas are shaping homelessness policy for better post-prison outcomes.

  • Accessibility

  • Specialist disability training for VACRO frontline staff

    Specialist disability training for VACRO frontline staff

    Our Specialist Disability Practitioner and Educator delivered training to enable staff to better support participants with cognitive impairments.

  • Delivering employment support during COVID-19

    Delivering employment support during COVID-19

    How we're continuing to connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prison leavers with employment pathways during the pandemic.

  • Policy and Advocacy Advisor

    This position implements VACRO’s key policy priorities and works to achieve change in those priority areas through creative and engaging policy content.

  • Second Chance Jobs

    A new, ground-breaking employment support linking people leaving prisons with jobs 'at the gate'.

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