Boost in funding to support young people in Melton

The UTURN193 project received further funding from the Youth Crime Prevention Grants to continue their support program.
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Youth Crime Prevention Grants Program Evaluation

The final evaluation report of the program, focusing on progress towards end of program and long-term outcomes from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2021.
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Keeping communities safe in Sunshine

Brimbank City Council’s ‘Bennett Place Activation’ project received $500,000 through the Community Safety Infrastructure Grants program. The funding is for community safety upgrades.
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Step into Training and Employment program

Young people in Melbourne attended training and employment opportunities through a program aimed at increasing work readiness and pathways to employment.
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Holiday program connecting young African Victorians

Young people from African communities across Melbourne have taken part in the 'Beat the Time' school holiday program.
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Smart lighting to boost community safety in Geelong

State-of-the-art smart lighting is now installed by The Leopold Proactive Pilot Project at several Leopold bus stops and sections of the Bellarine Rail Trail.
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School holiday program to support young Victorians

Up to 500 young people from Chin communities expected to take part over the term break.
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Improving safety in Melbourne's CBD after dark

The Night Safety Charter and Toolkit aims to improve safety for women and gender diverse people in Melbourne's CBD at night
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Mall upgrades to boost community safety in Mitcham

Whitehorse City Council received a grant for upgrades to the Britannia Mall in Mitcham. Improvements include new street furniture, paving, lighting, and safety bollards.

Funding announced for at-risk youth in Melbourne’s Northwest

The Victorian government is investing $300,000 in the Hand Brake Turn initiative, to help at-risk young people in Melbourne’s Northwest to gain education and employment opportunities in the motor vehicle industry.