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SUPPORTING VICTORIAN STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting funding for Victorian schools to support kids with disability, to ensure they have the tools they need to learn and thrive in the classroom and in life. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that two government schools in Werribee..

Country Footy And Netball Set For Big Wins In 2022

More country football and netball clubs are in for a big score with upgrades to ovals, pavilions and courts on the way thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today visited Anakie to announce more $197,000 towards a new netball..

NEW WERRIBEE POLICE COMPLEX FOR GROWING COMMUNITY

The new Werribee Police Complex is delivering more important specialist policing services to the booming Wyndham community, better connecting them to policing, health and court services and ensuring local police have the modern facilities they need to keep the community safe. Minister for Police Lisa..

BIG PLANS FOR NEW REGIONAL PARK IN WERRIBEE

The community is invited to have their say on the draft Strategic Directions plan for the new Werribee Township Regional Park. The plans set the long-term vision and priorities for the park, which is one of the parks brought to life as part of the..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: FEDERAL BUDGET

 MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:37): I rise to update the house on the federal government’s crooked GST carve-up. We have known all along how dodgy the deal was that Scott Morrison put together. The federal budget was handed..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: HEALTH FUNDING

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:40): I rise to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s historic investment in our health system to keep Victorians safe during the insidious global COVID-19 pandemic. As Victorians have come to learn,..

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT YOUNG VICTORIANS

The Andrews Labor Government is working with grassroots organisations to give young people more chances to connect with their communities through the new Youth Engagement Grants. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that Lorrok Inc, Victoria Karen Communities Network Group, and Australian Karen Preserving..

GIVING VICTORIAN KIDS THE BEST MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

The Andrews Labor Government will boost mental health and wellbeing support at Victorian schools, ensuring kids have access to a full suite of mental health tools to thrive at school and in life, as a key response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health..

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR VICTORIAN TRAINING AWARDS

Outstanding individuals and organisations in the TAFE and training sector can now be nominated for the Victorian Training Awards 2022. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged Werribee locals to nominate for the prestigious event which is in its 68th year and recognises the achievements of..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WYNDHAM COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

I rise to update the house on one of the many ways that the Andrews Labor government is supporting growing communities, such as my electorate of Werribee. The Growing Suburbs Fund is an initiative of the Andrews government and one which has supported many important..

THOUSANDS MORE TAFE PLACES TO RESKILL AFTER THE PANDEMIC

More Victorians will have access to the skills they need for the job they want, with funding for an extra 10,000 places across the TAFE and training system for people looking to reskill after the pandemic and move into healthcare and other in-demand jobs. Member..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: SICK PAY GUARANTEE

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:13): It gives me great pleasure to talk about the Andrews Labor government’s continuing efforts to ensure that we reduce the harms of insecure work right across this state. Whether it be through the..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:14): This government’s landmark Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System estimated that the economic cost of poor mental health to Victoria is around $14.2 billion a year. That includes a cost of $1.9 billion a..

AUSTRALIAN-FIRST SICK PAY GUARANTEE FOR CASUAL WORKERS

Victorians in Werribee who work in casual or other insecure jobs will no longer be forced to choose between a day’s pay and looking after their health, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee. An Australian-first, the $245.6 million scheme will transform..

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS RECOGNISED

The Andrews Labor Government is recognising the hard work of Victorians who selflessly give their time to the community by announcing the 2021 Volunteering Awards finalists. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Parks Victoria, AMES Australia and Sikh Partnership as finalists in the Victorian Volunteer..

GETTING MORE VICTORIAN WOMEN INTO AUTOMOTIVE CAREERS

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring more Victorian women have the chance to pursue a meaningful career in automotive, through a new training partnership with Chisholm TAFE and local industry. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged women in Werribee to explore the exciting opportunities made..

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: HARRY VAN MOORST

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:35): I rise to acknowledge to the house the passing of well-known local identity Harry van Moorst. Harry was a fervent advocate for the environment and many social justice issues. A faculty member of..