Women 4 Work

If you are exiting prison, on a correctional order or on parole we can support you to find and maintain meaningful employment.

Is this program for me?


We can work with you if:

  • you are leaving the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre or Tarrengower Women’s Prison, or are in the last 6 months of your sentence
  • you have exited prison in the past 12 months
  • you are on a Correctional Order or have completed an order in the past 12 months.
How can the program assist me?

We can support you with:

  • comprehensive job-search training, interview skills, resume development and employment applications
  • individualised job-search plans
  • up to date information on labour market trends and information on areas where there are skill shortages
  • links to training providers.

We can also support you to keep your job, after you have found one.

Please note
Women serving correctional orders or on parole can receive support from W4W for up to 12 months after the completion of their order

For more information call the W4W Co-ordinator on 03 9687 4997.

Contact Us

Program contact details:

214 Nicholson St
Footscray, Vic 3011

Phone number

03 9687 4997

Contact email address

jsinclair@mcm.org.au

Days of operation

Monday to Friday

Opening hours

9 am to 5 pm

Geographical service operating areas

Statewide

Service capacity

40 clients per month

Find Us

Justice Programs

We offer an integrated suite of justice programs to that provide support to women whilst they are in prison, and before and after they have been released.

We are the largest provider of women’s prison services in Victoria. We are a leader and innovator in service provision. We also play an important role in shaping service development and policy direction.

Melbourne Citymission’s Justice Services is made up of four programs that support women:

  • to make a successful transition when they leave prison
  • in prison in their role as mothers
  • to assist women to build their confidence and self esteem
  • to find and keep employment, once they have been released from prison.