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  1. How we help
  2. Pathways to support

Pathways to support

Vacro runs programs for adults in Victoria who are in prison, leaving prison, or on community corrections orders, and their families. 

If you, or someone you know needs support, please check the information below on each program to find out who is eligible and how referrals happen. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please contact us. We'll do our best to give you the guidance you need. 

Contact Vacro | (03) 96051900 | [email protected]

Every Vacro program is voluntary. No one has to do one, and they aren’t related to successfully completing a sentence or an order. Every program participant has rights to privacy and fair treatment.

Information about client rights

Please note that we work with adults in prison and their family members, not in the youth justice sector. Browse each program below to learn more about specific eligibility and being referred to that program.

Family Therapy Program

Family Therapy Program

Supporting parents on both sides of the prison gate, along with their families. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2025

Updated: 10th December, 2025

Author: Angela Smith

Family Visits Program

Keeping people in prison connected with their families in the community through supported video 'visits'. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2021

Updated: 20th November, 2025

Author: Angela Smith

Second Chance Cycles

A community bike workshop recycling, refurbishing and donating bicycles in the local Collingwood community. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 6th October, 2025

Author: Angela Smith

Second Chance Jobs

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

Published: 1st June, 2020

Updated: 19th August, 2025

Author: Angela Smith

Arc

The Arc program supports people leaving prison who are at risk of homelessness. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2023

Updated: 20th November, 2024

Author: Angela Smith

ReConnect

Personalised, community-based, case management support for people upon release from prison. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2020

Updated: 2nd July, 2024

Author: Angela Smith

ReLink

Supporting adults preparing to exit prison to make goals and plans for a meaningful life post-release. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2020

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Angela Smith

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    •Salary range - $110,102.72 to $114,983.44 (pro rata) Level 6 SCHADS Award 2010 + Superannuation (pay point dependent on qualifications and experience) •Ongoing part-time basis 0.6FTE to 0.8FTE (3 or 4 days per week) •2 days in the office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and 1 or 2 days from home •Position is based at Melbourne CBD, and will require some statewide travel with access to shared fleet vehicle •Generous not-for-profit salary packaging with employee benefits such as annual leave loadi

  • Family Therapy Program

    Family Therapy Program

    Supporting parents on both sides of the prison gate, along with their families.

  • Second Chance Cycles

    Second Chance Cycles

    Second Chance Cycles Regular Opening Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays between 10am-4pm (Closed between 1pm-2pm for lunch)  64 Harmsworth Street, Collingwood VIC 3066

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  • Second Chance Cycles

    A community bike workshop recycling, refurbishing and donating bicycles in the local Collingwood community.

  • Second Chance Jobs

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

  • Work at Vacro

    Work at Vacro

    Vacro is always looking for passionate people to join our dedicated team.

  • ReConnect

    Personalised, community-based, case management support for people upon release from prison.

  • My family member was arrested, how do I find out where they are?

  • Resources

    Resources providing practical information and personal support to people and families in contact with the criminal justice system.

  • ReLink

    Supporting adults preparing to exit prison to make goals and plans for a meaningful life post-release.

  • Student placements

    Student placements

    Learn new skills at a highly regarded not-for-profit specialising in the criminal justice sector.

  • About us

    About us

    Vacro is an independent not-for-profit organisation supporting people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families to successfully reintegrate back into their communities.

  • Arc

    The Arc program supports people leaving prison who are at risk of homelessness.

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    Vacro acknowledges the First Nations people of Australia and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the unbroken spiritual and cultural connections of the First Nations People of Australia to their lands. Vacro also supports the Treaty process of acknowledging that lands were never ceded.

    Vacro, as a leading voice in the reintegration field, also acknowledges that First Nations people across all jurisdictions are significantly impacted by justice systems as a direct result of colonisation. 
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