IELLEN is committed to working in partnerships – whether it’s with schools, industry and/or community organisations.
Inner Eastern VET Cluster
The Victorian Department of Education (DE) has implemented a new VET Cluster Framework to enhance quality VET Delivered to School Students (VDSS) across the State.
A VET Cluster is a network of schools in an area that collaborate to improve VDSS access and increase shared provision.
New VET Clusters have been set up with the support of a Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN).
In 2024 IELLEN established the Inner Eastern VET Cluster, with a Cluster Governance Group and an Operations Group in place.
Our Cluster receives “transition” funding from DE to support us employing a VET Cluster Coordinator and covering the costs of a portal.
Among the tasks of our Coordinator is liaising with stakeholders to put together an annual VET Handbook.
Completed in June 2025, the 2026 Handbook is now available.
Please contact IELLEN if you are a school interested in joining our Cluster.
Small projects
In 2024/25 IELLEN is providing a number of smaller projects.
One grant has been supporting our partnership with Victoria Police in a project benefitting young people and their families.
A separate grant enables us to support young carers.
Tracey from our team is the key contact for these projects.
We wish to thank stakeholder partners and acknowledge 2024/25 funding from Metro Trains and Carers Victoria.
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.