The Workforce Innovation and Development Institute

The new WIDI website has officially launched. If you’re familiar with us, you will recognise the continuation of our mission to build a stronger community supported by a diverse, skilled, responsive, healthy & innovative social service workforce. See more: widi.org.au

The Skills in Employment project has been an incredibly rewarding undertaking between Jobs Victoria, WIDI & RMIT. We are proud to be helping people like Julia find fulfilling career & training opportunities. #traineeship #careerchange linkedin.com/posts/jobsvict…

WIDI is hiring! Applications are now being accepted for the WIDI Director role. For more details and to apply, click the link below. linkedin.com/jobs/view/3496… #hiring #job #leadership #Melbourne #WIDI

As WIDI reflect, we are proud and grateful for the support in our communities. We wish you and your loved ones a healthy and happy holiday season and look forward to working together again. The WIDI team will be on leave COB 23 December and back on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.

Our team are registering to support @Respect__Vic and take part in the @safestepsFV Walk Against Family Violence event. We hope you join us to help raise awareness and to support the survivors. Register now at: walk.safesteps.org.au #WAFV2022 #WhyWeWalk #WAFV

We congratulate @MicaelaCronin on her appointment as the National Commissioner for Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. abc.net.au/news/2022-10-2…

Former social worker named Australia's first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence commissioner abc.net.au/news/2022-10-2…

Come see Ioanna at today's Social Work and Human Services Job Expo and talk about employment opportunities. On today at @RMIT Melbourne City Campus in the Megaflex room near Connect. For more information, go to: mailchi.mp/rmit/social-wo…

If we can’t define our workforce, it’s very hard to plan for our sector’s future, says panellist @MicaelaCronin CEO @WIDInstitute #NCOSSConference

@WIDInstitute has expanded and grown in the past 12 months, we give you the news we have moved to @RMIT_SIH (RMIT's Social Innovation Hub) - located at 147-155 Pelham Street, Carlton - a place for social change in the heart of the Melbourne Innovation District.

Calling all disability peak and advocacy organisations! The 16th Session of the Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is 13–15 June 2023. Expressions of Interest to participate are now open (closing 4.11.22) @AusHumanRights

Elder abuse can take many forms, including neglect. Call the National Elder Abuse phone line for confidential information and support: 1800 ELDERHelp | 1800 353 374 | humanrights.gov.au/elderabuse #ElderAbuse #ShiftYourPerspective

The Pulse Survey for Family Violence & Sexual Assault Workforces has been extended for a short time! If you’re part of the specialist family violence & sexual assault workforce and still haven’t had your say we want to hear from you. Have your say here: bit.ly/3rtxhGW

Are you looking for a job in social work and human services? Whether you're an ongoing or graduating student, don't miss this opportunity to build your network and take steps towards your dream career! Register now to receive updates: mailchi.mp/rmit/social-wo…

TIME EXTENDED! Complete the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Workforce Pulse Survey! Help plan for & support the capability & growth of the sector by having your say: bit.ly/3rtxhGW. Closing 19 October.

LAST CHANCE ! The Workforce Pulse Survey closes today at 11.59pm @FamilySafetyVic wants to hear from the family violence and sexual assault workforce to better understand workforce needs & issues you face. Takes no loner than 15 minutes to have your say. vic.gov.au/workforce-puls…

Can't be in Sydney for the NCOSS 'Vision, Voice, Value' conference? You don't have to miss out. Join us online or host a Watch Party supported by us. ncossv3conference2022.au/hosting-a-watc…

The Disability Royal Commission has been hearing more shocking allegations of abuse and neglect, this time from inside Australia's prisons and youth detention centres. The latest hearing is largely focusing on Western Australia. #abc730

If you or someone you know does not feel safe at home, help is available, even on a public holiday. For statewide family violence support services to help you or someone you know, go to bit.ly/3sWaByz