commUnity+
With decades working alongside each other in Melbourne's west, the partnership between commUnity+ and Victoria University (VU) cements our commitment to elevating our students, staff and the wider community.
commUnity+ is a multi-service provider driven by a core purpose: to extend a helping hand to those facing hardships or disadvantage, particularly in culturally diverse areas. Together, we aim to amplify the voices of those diverse communities and strengthen education and employment pathways.
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About our collaboration
Since its establishment in 1982, commUnity+ has been a pillar of support and inclusion for people of the west. During that time, it has helped to change and empower the local community through early-intervention and prevention programs. Our collaboration with commUnity+Â fosters growth and development for students, staff and our shared community.Â
Through this partnership, VU and commUnity+ focus on:
- increasing VU student placements and internships through commUnity+ services in various fields, including social work, youth work, law and legal services, education, community development and business
- creating opportunities for students to collaborate on policy, advocacy and research projects, and community events
- supporting workforce needs and improving student outcomes through graduate employment opportunities
- providing education pathways for commUnity+ students into VU university and TAFE courses
- collaborating on initiatives that support Melbourne's west, including Diversity Week and Refugee Week.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
This partnership addresses the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Benefits for students & courses
Discover our range of courses that have placements and other opportunities through this partnership, and hear from our students on the benefits of our collaboration with commUnity+.
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