What we stand for

Our vision is all Victorians actively participating in their democracy. 

We also work with communities who have been under-represented at the ballot box to ensure every Victorian can have their say.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Our Statement on self-determination and improved outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians outlines our commitment to advancing self-determination in line with the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework.

Our work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
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People living with disabilities

Our Disability education and engagement Plan aims to improve access to enrolment and voting for Victorians living with a disability. This plan has strategies to improve access to the electoral process and the VEC itself. We also hold outreach sessions to educate people about the voting rights of people with a disability.

Our work with people with disabilities
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Multicultural communities

We partner with service providers and community leaders, provide culturally responsive services and promote active citizenship to ensure that people from diverse language and cultural backgrounds understand their democratic rights and responsibilities.

Our work with multicultural communities
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People experiencing homelessness

Being homeless does not make you voteless. We work with community agencies to help people experiencing homelessness to participate in local council and state elections. You can read our Prisoners and without a home action plan for more about how we will work with community to address these issues.

Our work with people experiencing homelessness
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Young people

We have long been recognised as the industry leader in the delivery of voter education and electoral inclusion programs for young people.

Our work with young people
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Child safety

We are committed to the health and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Read our Child safety policy
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Gender equality

We have a strong commitment to gender equality for all Victorians. We created our first Gender equality action plan in 2021 to address key areas for improvement for staff at the VEC.

Find out about our commitments