With a desire to move forward with his life, Jordan reached out to our Second Chance Jobs program. Read more
With more desire than 'know-how'' to be a better parent and co-parent, Kayla joined our Family Visits program. Read more
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Hear from our program participants and their families themselves how Vacro’s work helps make a difference.
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Together, we can advocate for good outcomes for the whole family, and in turn, build stronger communities. Read more
How our TWES Engagement Worker committed to supporting Simon's new beginning, wherever he was. Read more
Initial feelings of scepticism and frustration were replaced by confidence in a brighter future as Robert came to trust our ReLink Reintegration Coordinator. Read more
A connection to culture, expressing through art, and the support of a ReLink coordinator has Charlie feeling hopeful about creating a bright future for himself. Read more
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Kath and her sister rebuilt their relationship by changing the way the communicated, thanks to the Family Visits Program. Read more
How our community bicycle workshop gave Sam the skills and confidence to get his life on track after prison. Read more
Being "back on the tools" is helping Paul as he begins his second chance. Read more
How Maddie built a new relationship with her son after he was moved from her prison. Read more
How our social enterprise coffee kiosk gave Ahmed the skills and confidence to get his life on track. Read more
Previously, James was straight back into drugs and bad decisions after prison. This time, things were different. Read more
23-year-old Johnny had fallen through the cracks, until our support helped make a difference. Read more
Joel lost his identity as a hands-on dad when he went to prison, but family counselling helped him get it back. Read more
Our support engaged a young mother with her goals after release – and helped her reunite with her daughter. Read more
Our support bridged the barrier of COVID-19 isolation to help Mark find his feet after prison. Read more
Zayne could have been sleeping rough during COVID-19, but our support got him on track to find stable housing. Read more
How a whole family came together to support their daughter’s successful return home. Read more
After 15 years in prison, Paul needed a helping hand – our case manager was there on his first day out. Read more
Facing homelessness, Keith got his life on track to reunite with his sons. Read more
Tim needed help, and we were there to help him. Read more