This group of partnerships promotes health and wellbeing through research and engagement with staff and students who live, work and study in our local communities.

With substantial growth of the healthcare economy projected for Melbourne's west, these partnerships address the expanding need for a qualified, experienced workforce. VU's partners share our commitment to solving the problems faced by our communities in health, mental health, and quality of life.

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Our partners

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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

Aspect is Australia’s largest provider of autism-specific services and school programs. This alliance provides support to Aspect, and opportunities for our health and community services workers.

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commUnity+

After decades of working alongside each other in the West, commUnity+ and Victoria University (VU) have committed to a partnership that will provide greater opportunities to our students, staff and the wider community.

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Lifeline Western Melbourne

Our partnership with Lifeline Western Melbourne will strengthen the mental health workforce of Melbourne’s northwest, improving access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.

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Orygen

Our partnership with Orygen aims to boost the youth mental health workforce capacity, and ultimately improve mental health outcomes for young people.

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Western Health

VU's nursing and midwifery research informs Western Health's mission to provide the best patient care.

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College & research partnerships

In addition to the partnerships outlined here, we offer extensive opportunities for collaboration with our research institutes, as well as the opportunity to host a student or create affiliations with our teaching colleges.

Partner with VU

Partner with us for genuine and strong collaborations that:

  • reflect our strategic plan and research focus areas
  • offer productive and valuable outcomes for both parties
  • are based on shared values and aims
  • foster a two-way exchange of knowledge and opportunity.

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