News from the VRU

Keep up to date with the latest news about Victoria’s Violence Reduction Unit.

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Community Connectors expands to Werribee

Specialist outreach workers will be rolled out in Werribee to improve community safety by supporting vulnerable community members.

Ground Up: The VRU’s local, community-led violence reduction initiative

A new $13 million initiative supporting community organisations in priority-areas to deliver local solutions to reduce violence.

Strengthening community safety in Melbourne’s West

Community and commuter safety is being bolstered in Melbourne’s West through the expansion of the successful Community Connectors program.

Strengthening community safety through collaboration

Leaders from Victoria’s services system have come together for the VRU's inaugural CEO Forum to strengthen partnerships, share expertise and drive long-term solutions.

Prevention in Practice Seminar

Watch presentations from the Violence Reduction Unit’s (VRU) inaugural Prevention in Practice Seminar, held on 30 June 2026.

A New Approach to Safer Communities: Understanding the VRU

Watch VRU’s presentation to understand its role in violence prevention and hear more about its key priorities to stop crime before it starts in Victoria.

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