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Zayne's story

Zayne could have been sleeping rough during COVID-19, but our support got him on track to find stable housing.
Mark's story

How our support bridged the barrier of COVID-19 isolation to help Mark find his feet after prison.
Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Imagine a fairer future for people caught in the justice system through rigorous policy and advocacy work.
VACRO staff support people to stop smoking

Seven frontline VACRO staff members have been trained to support program participants to stop smoking tobacco.

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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

VACRO’s Time to Work Indigenous Engagement Officer in Gippsland, Alan Coe, supports new beginnings for Indigenous prison leavers.
VACRO gives evidence to Parliament of Victoria’s Homelessness Inquiry

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

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

Victorians with a criminal record have a second chance at stability with a new law striking out old convictions.
Family Visits Support Worker - Dame Phyllis Frost Centre

Connect women who are incarcerated with their families and children by supporting delivery of an innovative digital visits program.
Second Chance Jobs

A new, ground-breaking employment support linking people leaving prisons with jobs 'at the gate'.
Family Visits Support Worker - Tarrengower Prison

Connect women who are incarcerated with their families and children by supporting delivery of an innovative digital visits program.