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Empowering children, families, and communities for lasting change.

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Exclusive stories – employee spotlights, career growth journeys, and success stories from the AV community.
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Wellbeing and workplace initiatives – mental health resources, wellbeing tips, and sector updates.

What to expect in each edition

Employee spotlights and success stories – meet the people making a difference at AV.
Professional development and industry insights – stay ahead with informative articles and training opportunities.
Leadership messages and Q&A – hear directly from AV’s leaders on our mission and goals.
Community engagement and volunteer highlights – see how you can get involved and support impactful projects.

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WHAT’S YOUR IMPACT STYLE?

Discover How You Can Solve Social Issues and Make a Difference!

Imagine you’re faced with a challenge that affects your community. Your choices will reveal how you’re best equipped to make a difference. Let’s see how you’d solve these real-world issues and how your approach aligns with making an impact!

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Your community is facing a rise in homelessness. What’s your first step in addressing the issue?

Organise a community awareness campaign to bring attention to the issue and rally support.

Donate money to a local shelter to help them expand their services.

Volunteer your time at the shelter to provide direct support to those in need.

Develop a strategic plan to address the root causes and work with local government to implement long-term solutions.

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A local school is struggling with low literacy rates among its students. How do you contribute to solving this problem?

Launch a social media campaign to raise awareness and gather resources for the school.

Fund a new reading program to provide books and materials for the students.

Volunteer as a reading mentor to help students improve their literacy skills.

Work with the school administration to design and implement a new curriculum that addresses literacy gaps.

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Family violence is often hidden and misunderstood in your community. What’s your first step in raising awareness?

Launch a public awareness campaign to educate the community about the signs and impact of family violence

Provide financial support to organisations that specalise in outreach and education on family violence

Volunteer to speak at local schools or community centres to educate others directly.

Collaborate with local leaders and organisations to develop a comprehensive awareness and prevention strategy.

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The cost of living in your city has risen considerably and many low-income families are experiencing financial stress. How do you contribute to helping resolve this issue for vulnerable families?

Raising awareness and spreading the word about financial counselling services.

Donating to emergency relief centres.

Volunteering to make food relief deliveries in the community.

Seek out and apply for grants and tenders to provide additional support programs to the community.

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Your local community is seeing a rise in people seeking mental health support, but they lack the resources to meet the demand. How do you contribute to solving this problem?

Start a community-wide campaign to raise awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma around seeking help?

Fund additional resources for the centre, like hiring more counsellors or expanding their facilitites.

Volunteer your time to assist with support groups or help organise mental health workshops.

Work with local government and healthcare providers to design and implement a long-term plan to improve mental health services in the community.

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Latest updates and programs

AV is committed to making a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families across Victoria. Below, you’ll find stories, resources, and programs that showcase the impact of our work. Whether you’re looking for inspiring success stories, programs, or ways to get involved, explore the latest from AV and see how you can part of the change.