ACSO in Richmond, Victoria | Community organisation

ACSO

Locality: Richmond, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9413 7000

Address: 1 Hoddle Street 3121 Richmond, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.acso.org.au

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25.01.2022 This artwork has been created for the 9th International Criminal Justice Conference by young people participating in ACSO Transition to Work and Youth Resi programs. We're excited to give participants an opportunity to have their talents showcased and recognised. 100% of the proceeds goes to the artist.

24.01.2022 ACSO is thrilled to celebrate those nominated and awarded during our 2019 Employee Awards. Congratulations to Harry Constantinou for winning our Leadership Excellence Award and Chanel Wright for winning our Cappello Values Award. Both awards include a scholarship to attend the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice 2020 in Kyoto, Japan!... Thank you to all of our employees who came to one of our six Town Halls across Bendigo, Traralgon, Sunshine, Dandenong, Wollongong or Brisbane, it was fantastic to reflect on 2019 and present over 120 Service Recognition Awards. Here’s to 2020!

24.01.2022 The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) has a bold Vision for change through our 2020-2023 Strategic Plan and as part of that we saw the need to create new energy for our brand to take us into the future. Introducing our refreshed brand. #communitysupport #justicereform #acso

22.01.2022 Art not only eases the neurobiological pathways associated with change, it reduces vicarious trauma - Sarah Tucker #ArtTherapyInPrison #acsocriminaljusticeconference

18.01.2022 "I want to acknowledge that even though we are seeing a decline in incarceration numbers in the US, the racial disparities are profound, and a lot of us refer to this as the Civil Rights issue of our time. " Dana Kaplan 2018 Average daily jail population by race. 54% Black/African American 33% Latinx ... 8% White 4% Other 2% Asian NYC approximate demographics citywide: 25% Black/African American 27% Latinx 45% White 11% Asian

17.01.2022 Recently Ben Carroll MP visited our social enterprise cafe, Acspresso in Richmond to see how we're changing lives with every cup!

12.01.2022 ACSO Hubs across Australia are hosting fundraising events as an opportunity to check-in on their workmates and give what they can towards the bushfire relief and recovery efforts. In such times of tragedy, what also emerges is overwhelming generosity. So far, ACSO Hubs have raised a total of $1389.13 to be donated to a range of charities. ACSO would like to thank each of our employees for all that they have done to support this tragedy. ... Our thoughts are with our employees and community who have been directly impacted.

11.01.2022 During NAIDOC week ACSO is celebrating the history culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on the lands we work and live through interactive virtual activities and guest speakers, such as Peter Waples-Crowe. Always was, always will be.

11.01.2022 Last month, the 9th International Criminal Justice Conference delegates thanked Somebody's Daughter Theatre Company for their phenomenal performance with a standing ovation. Don't miss your opportunity to catch their upcoming Geelong performance!

10.01.2022 "The Concurrent Sessions were incredibly informative,the variety of professions and experiences blew me away, I wish I could've gone to all!" #youngpeopleandthejusticesystem #impactsofdiversionanddiversionpolicies #addressingmultipleandcomplexneeds #acsocriminaljusticeconference

05.01.2022 Thank you to all of our incredible ACSO volunteers who have joined us from across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.We couldn't have pulled off such a successful event with you all.

04.01.2022 Introducing our new logo!

03.01.2022 Last Thursday Ben Carroll MP visited ACSO's social enterprise cafe, ACspresSO to observe the incredible work our team is doing to support people transitioning back into the community. Our ACspresSO program aims to increase employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated people by teaching hospitality skills such as barista, customer service and food preparation training. #changingliveswitheverycup

03.01.2022 This afternoon, Minister for Small Business, Jaala Pulford, announced a $26 million program addressing the mental health needs of sole traders and small and medium business owners and their workers. This program aims to support Victorian businesses and their workers in dealing with the stress and emotional impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. ACSO is pleased to share that this program will allow us to expand the offerings of our recently launched service, Partners in Wellbein...g. Delivered in partnership with ACSO Australia, Neami National and EACH, Partners in Wellbeing aims to provide mental health and wellbeing support for Victorians during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. Partners in Wellbeing is a free telephone hotline service and will be extended to 10 pm seven days a week and now provide business owners with free access to business advisers and financial counsellors. We anticipate these welcomed developments will be available in the coming weeks. If you would like to learn more about our Partners in Wellbeing, please visit our website. www.acso.org.au/aod-mh-support

01.01.2022 Keynote Presentation: Systematic Approach to Reducing Persistent Violence and Serious Sexual Offending: A PreRequiste to Decarceration; Professor James Ogloff, Foundation Professor & Director, Swinburne University & Forensicare