Sporting opportunities for young inmates

27/02/2026

The Victorian Government has announced an expansion of the Twinning Project to the Ripley Unit at Marngoneet Prison. This initiative, which focuses on young men aged 18 to 25, is a collaborative effort between Corrections Victoria, Melbourne City Football Club, and the FIFA Foundation. The…

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