Project announcements
States of Change public innovation learning program launches in Australia and Canada
10 April 2018
The Victorian Government is working with Nesta, the globally recognised UK-based innovation foundation, and other international jurisdictions to co-develop an innovation learning program.
Streamlinefines - a new way of dealing with infringements
20 March 2018
A collaboration between the legal assistance and community health sectors will bring a new approach to fines enforcement review in Victoria.
World-First Cyber Security Trial To Keep Hospitals Safe
13 July 2017
A cutting-edge cyber security device that protects medical equipment in hospitals from being hacked will be trialled in Victoria in a world-first global pilot.
Innovation Fund Removes Barriers For Victim Survivors
11 July 2017
Two new family violence apps are being developed to remove barriers for women fleeing family violence, helping them to better navigate the legal system.
Innovation Fund Targets Better Outcomes
22 May 2017
The Public Sector Innovation Fund will support the Melbourne Health Accelerator program to make the most of Victoria's world-class medical research.
Breaking Down Gender Barriers in the Tech Sector
3 March 2017
Code for Australia and the Victorian Government’s Public Sector Innovation Fund have relaunched the Code for Victoria Program with a focus on women in tech.
Launch of Code for Victoria II - Women in Tech Program
Funding boost to help Aboriginal Victorians access health and wellbeing services
14 February 2017
Ask Izzy, the mobile website that connects people who are homeless with essential support services, is being expanded to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ access to health and wellbeing services.
Supporting Projects To Drive Down Youth Crime
25 November 2016
The Public Sector Innovation Fund will support a crucial project to reduce youth crime and help divert young people from criminal activity in Melbourne's western suburbs.
Family Violence App Wins Inaugural Premier's iAward
29 June 2016
An innovative family violence app has won the inaugural Victorian Premier's iAward for Public Sector Innovation at the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) Victorian iAwards Gala.
Funding Boost To Improve Immunisation Coverage
13 May 2016
Victorian researchers will receive a funding boost to determine the best methods to overcome barriers that prevent Victorian children from being fully vaccinated
Innovation Fund Launches Code For Victoria Challenge
15 April 2016
The Victorian Government has teamed up with Code for Australia to launch the Code for Victoria Innovation Challenge, using technology experts to help improve the delivery of government services
Innovation Fund Backs Refuge Accommodation Project
24 Mar 2016
The Victorian Government's Public Sector Innovation Fund will support a crucial project to improve access to crisis accommodation for women and children fleeing family violence.
Developing the Family Violence Accommodation Register
Inaugural Premier's iAward For Public Sector Innovation
9 March 2016
Public sector innovation will be recognised by a new award category at the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) iAwards
Better Protection For Family Violence Victims In Our Courts
2 December 2015
A project making it easier for Victorian victims of family violence to seek protection through our courts will be expanded and improved under the Victorian Government's inaugural Public Sector Innovation Fund.