The Aboriginal Justice Agreement is a partnership between the Victorian Aboriginal community and the Victorian Government. In 2018 its fourth phase - Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja - was launched
Make a meaningful volunteer contribution as a Justice of the Peace. We are currently recruiting to the local government areas of Darebin and Whittlesea.
The next round of crime prevention grant funding is now open. Grants between $25,000 to $300,000 are available for locally driven projects to improve community safety and address the causes of crime.
Grants of up to $50,000 are available for small multicultural and Aboriginal clubs and community organisations to support projects to engage young people.
Mama Veronica is a participant in an innovative project designed to strengthen connections between young people, their families and their communities in Melbourne’s south-east and west. Learn more about her story.
The Workplace Incidents Consultative Committee will strengthen the voice of Victorians who have been affected by a serious workplace incident and help make Victorian workplaces safer for everyone.
Victorians are invited to enter the 2021 Resilient Australia Awards, to recognise, promote and celebrate their initiatives to build and strengthen community resilience.
Today is International Women’s Day, an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of women. IWD also gives us an opportunity to educate ourselves and those around us about gender equality and work toward building a culture of respect and fairness.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check has started. All people who work in an 'risk-assessed' role within the NDIS need a check.
Four Department of Justice and Community Safety staff members have been recognised for their distinguished service as part of the 2021 Australia Day Honours.
Applications are open for scholarships for Victorians with a disability in law, criminology, para-legal, psychology, social work and other justice related fields.
The Provisional Payments Pilot enables emergency services workers to access payments for mental health support while their WorkCover compensation claim is being determined
Applications are now open for grants under the Building Safer Communities Program to support innovative approaches to address the causes of offending, crime and community safety.
The Fines Reform Advisory Board, headed by former Victoria Police Commissioner, Ken Lay, is asking Victorians about their experience of the fines system
