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Welcome to the Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)

Our vision is for a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and prison truly is the last resort

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ACSO Stories: Enhancing Road Safety Through Driver Development Training

April 19, 2024

In a proactive move towards safer roads, the Community Support Program (CSP) team in Ballarat embarked on a journey through...

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Celebrating 5 Years of Dedication: Honouring ACSO’s SAS Peer Leads

April 17, 2024

In the bustling world of volunteering, there are individuals who stand out for their unwavering dedication, passion, and impact. At...

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The Impact of ACSO’s Boost Program on Youth Justice Reform

April 5, 2024

In the realm of youth justice reform, evidence speaks volumes. It tells us that stringent bail laws do not make...

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ACSO Relocates Richmond Head Office

March 25, 2024

We’re relocating our head office from our longstanding Richmond location on Hoddle St, to two new hub locations. The decision...

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Closing the Gap on Youth Justice

March 22, 2024

In conjunction with Closing the Gap Day, the Close the Gap Campaign Alliance Group launched its 2024 Close the Gap Campaign Report. The report...

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ACSO Stories: Brooke’s excellent client feedback

March 14, 2024

At ACSO, one of the things that further drives our passion for our work is hearing some of the incredible...

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ACSO’s Gender Pay Gap Report 2024

March 8, 2024

ACSO is an organisation that prides itself on inclusivity, equity, and providing a safe workplace, which operates without bias for...

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ACSO Stories: E&I Manager Claire Featured in New Rainbow Yarra Campaign

March 1, 2024

In February, the City of Yarra presented a new campaign called ‘Queer Is…’, which shines a light on members of...

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ACSO Stories: ReStart Client Success

February 19, 2024

At ACSO, one of the things that further drives our passion for our work is hearing some of the incredible...

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Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system

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Hope through Lived Experience

“While I was in an assistant prison chaplain said to me ‘Stan, I want you to give some thought to what would be needed when men are coming out of jail, like a half-way house.  I have a couple of barrister friends who have noticed firsthand the lack of support of anyone after release.’ This was late 1982.​

So, I set to work and thought hard, and I decided to make an exercise of it.” – Stan McCormack

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