News

07 November 2022
Studying a Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015 at VU Polytechnic, Morrison Willcocks shares how the hands-on approach to studying massage benefits both students and clients.
04 November 2022
Engagement Australia 2022 Excellence Awards identify and celebrate the most exciting engagement activities undertaken by universities that demonstrate far-reaching impact.
03 November 2022
The Deadly Jobs Expo was held at VU Polytechnic’s Sunshine Skills Hub to offer employment opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within the metropolitan area and beyond.
 Lifeline General Manager Jason Doherty with VU Vice-Chancellor Adam Shoemaker.
14 October 2022
Victoria University (VU) and Lifeline Western Melbourne signed a five-year agreement today aimed at boosting help for Victorians requiring crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Western Chances CEO Zac Lewis with VU's Deputy Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement and Partnerships, Wade Noonan
14 October 2022
Victoria University (VU) and Western Chances have today strengthened a longstanding alliance that will give young people in Melbourne’s West who are facing financial barriers new opportunities to study and succeed.
02 October 2022
VU has long welcomed students from around the world, including those seeking safety in Australia as asylum seekers or refugees. VU Polytechnic's Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP) currently hosts about 100 students as they learn English or embark on a range of vocational training.
27 September 2022
VU Polytechnic hosted a Hospitality, Tourism and Events Careers Day to provide our prospective and current students the opportunity to connect with leading industry players in the Visitor Economy.
22 September 2022
VU Polytechnic’s electrotechnolgy team hosted an industry evening, the first on-campus industry event for electrotechnology since the end of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
20 September 2022
The Community Services department hosted an Industry Day for Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315 students. Students across four mental health groups were in attendance alongside teachers, seniors educators, placement staff and managers.
16 September 2022
The Diploma of Emergency Health Care HLT51020 will be offered as a Free TAFE course from next year.