We are the University of the west of Melbourne.

We are committed to protecting Country, working with our communities to find local solutions to challenging social problems. We are thinking globally and acting locally – and sharing what we learn with communities around the world.

We are also global citizens.

We work with communities in many countries to find solutions that 'fit' – that make a difference in that place, at that time.

In the community

Footscray University Town

Footscray University Town is a bold and innovative partnership between Victoria University and Maribyrnong City Council to revitalise Footscray as a hub of knowledge, learning, creativity and opportunity, with benefits for the whole community.

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Hume Education & Community program

VU is working in partnership with Hume City Council to increase educational participation and attainment in Hume and contribute to community and economic development. Together, we facilitate lifelong learning by making tertiary education and training opportunities more accessible to Hume residents.

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VU in Brimbank

Victoria University and Brimbank City Council are working together to increase access to skills, knowledge and jobs in the Sunshine Priority Precinct. We are conducting major research to break cycles of disadvantage for young people, and strengthening VU’s campuses as key anchors for learning, skills and engagement at Sunshine and St Albans.

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VU in Wyndham

Victoria University’s links to the City of Wyndham extend back to the establishment of the Werribee Campus in the early 1990s. The Werribee Campus now hosts the Werribee Tech School, which uses leading-edge technology to deliver innovative programs to school students.

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Thinking globally, acting locally

Economic alliance

The West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) is an initiative of Victoria University in collaboration with State government, local government and the business community that focuses on the region through an economic lens.

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Precincts approach

Aligning with the Victorian Government’s priority precincts and regional development focus, we are finalising our strategy for VU’s future in Werribee, Sunshine/St Albans and Footscray precincts. In these strategies are opportunities to incorporate place-based planetary health activities and initiatives that benefit the community and environment. Read the Footscray precinct announcement.

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Australia’s Health Tracker Series

Australia's Health Tracker series measures national progress on a range of health issues, including chronic disease, oral health, and mental health in Australian children and adults. These trackers are used by a range of policy-makers to inform decision-making at local, state and national level.

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Female gymnasts

Women in Sport

Victoria University is committed to removing boundaries and creating opportunities for women and girls in sport and physical activity.

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Sons of the West participants

Sons & Daughters of the West

This 10-week initiative helps people address health and well-being and prevent disease. VU is a key partner in this comprehensive program hosted by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation.

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Sport integrity forum

National Sport Integrity

Working with Sport Australia Hall of Fame and partners that share a common goal to promote the achievement of sporting excellence aligned with integrity, Victoria University has co-hosted the National Sport Integrity Forum since 2014. The forum brings together Australia’s sports and community leaders to discuss the moral, legal and ethical issues related to sport.

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East Timor community group

VU & Timor-Leste

VU has worked with Timorese communities in Australia and Timor-Leste for more than 30 years. Our support has included contributions to education, civil society, the environment and economic development. Among many other activities, we organise a biannual conference in partnership with the National University of Timor-Leste (UNTL) focusing on social and economic development. The most recent conference in 2019 focused on youth and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Footscray Hospital

Construction has begun on a new world-class, sustainable hospital adjacent to the Footscray Park Campus. This will support the needs of Melbourne’s ever-expanding western suburbs while including partnerships in research and learning and teaching.

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WEstjustice free legal help

WEstjustice is a community organisation that provides free legal help to people in the western suburbs of Melbourne. We have worked in partnership with WEstjustice since 2010, through student internships and placements.

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Girls in STEM

Girls in STEM (GIS) aims to introduce female secondary students into the world of science, technology, engineering and maths, giving them exposure and guidance to pursue future studies and ultimately careers within the STEM industries.

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Sustainable development goals

VU has made a strategic commitment to protecting Country and addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at every opportunity.

The 17 SDGs align with VU’s strong tradition of social justice and our moral purpose of transforming the lives of students and communities. We are holding ourselves accountable for protecting Country and contributing to the SDGs through our community engagement.

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