IELLEN is committed to working in partnerships – whether it’s with schools, industry and/or community organisations.
Inner Eastern VET Cluster
Since 2024 LLENs have been funded by the Victorian Department of Education to auspice VET Clusters – networks of schools in an area that collaborate to improve student access to VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS).
The IE VET Cluster is now well established with an increasing number of member schools, a Governance and Operations Group, and an operating portal that facilitates coordination for VDSS programs and supports key administrative functions.
In 2026 we continue to build upon our achievements, fulfilling a mission to improve access to high quality VDSS through strategic partnerships.
Vic Police Partnership
Since 2021 IELLEN has had an MOU with Victoria Police, whereby police members (the Pro-Active Policing Unit in particular), refer young people and or their families to us.
We provide assessments of those referred, and individually tailored responses, linking up and matching clients with the most appropriate support services, programs or groups.
In 2024/25 we received funding from Metro Trains for this partnership.
In 2026, funding from the Brasher Family Foundation (through Perpetual’s IMPACT Philanthropy) enables us to provide support to siblings of those who come into contact with police.
Partner with us
Partnerships provide direct services but also can be about how we can with others to address barriers or build capacity. IELLEN already has strong links to a variety of stakeholders, leveraging a wide network of skills, values and experiences to meet common goals, and to strengthen communities.
IELLEN is always open to working with like-minded organisations to fill gaps in community services and promote positive outcomes for community members. If you have any ideas or proposals please contact us.