Hope Network (formerly Prison Network)
Providing long-term, trust-based support for women in and beyond prison, helping them rebuild safety, stability and connection.
Hope Network has been providing support to women in Victorian prisons, and their families, for over 75 years. Hope Network journeys with women in and beyond prison, providing the support and courage they need to navigate positive pathways and create change. For women who have often experienced life long hardship Prison Network aims to be a source of hope, dignity and purpose, ultimately reducing recidivism and inter-generational cycles of criminal activity and poverty.
2022 Pitch
Funds Raised: $33,800
Amelia, the CEO of Prison Network pitched to help more women find and retain employment through taking part in Prison Network’s comprehensive program that provides support to both the workplace and the employee for as long as they need.
6 Month Impact
12 Month Impact
Prison Network have established a pipeline for women coming out of prison to be placed in meaningful employment, where their employer receives education and support, as well as receiving wrap-around support for the first 12 months in her employment.
Eight women have been placed in employment and received support.
Read the full impact report here.
2026 Pitch
Funds Raised: $30,300
Hope Network pitched for support for New Leash Salon, its dog grooming social enterprise providing paid work, training and vocational pathways for women rebuilding their lives after prison. Funding will help women gain practical grooming experience, mentorship and recognised skills, while continuing to receive wraparound support from Hope Network as they navigate barriers such as trauma, criminal records, unstable housing, parole conditions and employment stigma. The project will support women to build confidence, secure future work and strengthen community reintegration, while challenging negative attitudes toward formerly incarcerated women.
Learn more about Prison Network
https://www.prisonnetwork.org.au/
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