Mr PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:39): I want to warmly acknowledge in this house the services of Mark Penaluna, CEO of the Werribee Football Club. Mark has recently been awarded a VFL life membership in recognition of his contributions as..

The Victorian Government is making sure all school students in Werribee have the opportunity to catch up on vital swimming and water safety skills, with vouchers for catch-up lessons missed during the pandemic. Swimming and water safety education has been part of the Victorian Curriculum..

Students at Wyndham Central College and Manor Lakes P-12 College will soon get a state-of-the-art, double-storey relocatable classroom to meet growing student enrolments, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that the two schools will receive a modern, double-storey relocatable..

The Andrews Labor Government has launched a grants program to support improvements to water infrastructure so that we make the most of all available water supplies, including increasing the use of recycled water and stormwater, to create more resilient cities and towns. Minister for Water..

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Volunteering Awards, which celebrate the extraordinary efforts of Victoria’s hard-working volunteers. The awards are an opportunity to recognise the incredible support volunteers have given to others during a difficult year – whether it’s delivering essential food relief and..

The community is being given the chance to vote for their favourite name for two bridges in Wyndham, so they can be located more easily in an emergency. The road bridges are over the Geelong Line at Ballan Road and Derrimut Road, and a public..

Community and non-profit groups in Victoria and here in Werribee will share in nearly $610,000 statewide funding from the Victorian Government’s Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said: “The Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program funds community projects in coastal areas that..

The Victorian Government’s Sustaining Creative Workers initiative is now open for applications, providing critical support to Victoria’s independent creative sector when they need it most. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas invited Werribee-based independent creatives, collectives and micro-businesses to apply for the grant program, which is..

The Victorian Government is continuing to support seniors from multicultural backgrounds to stay connected to culture and community through grants to help community groups keep activities running. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the following 6 local organisations who are set to benefit with up..

The Victorian Government is ensuring our health services have the infrastructure they need to deliver the care Victorians deserve. Almost 50 projects receiving funding under the first round of the program $200 million Metropolitan Health Infrastructure Fund (MHIF). The MHIF is ensuring health services across..

The Andrews Labor Government is ready to partner with Wyndham to build new and transform existing sport and active recreation facilities that result in enhanced participation opportunities for more Victorians. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications for the 2021-22 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund..

Schools in the Werribee will be able to pick the mental health tools that best match the needs of their students, with the Victorian Government’s Schools Mental Health Fund providing a suite of options to give students tailored support. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas revealed..

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure all children in Werribee attending a funded kindergarten program in 2022 have the right support in place to help them transition from early childhood education to the start of their formal school life. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas..

Local unpaid carers who selflessly support their loved ones will receive more support from the Victorian Government to help care for their own wellbeing. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Gateways Support Services would receive $37,689 to run a camp for young people with autism..

The Victorian Government is using the power of sport, art, music, and creativity to keep vulnerable young people away from the justice system. The Youth Engagement Grants provide up to $50,000 for projects designed by small multicultural and Aboriginal clubs to engage young people and..

The Victorian Government is helping kindergarten services in Wyndham reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission, with support for better ventilation measures to help keep children and staff COVIDSafe. More than $7.5 million worth of grants will be available for about 1,700 Victorian not-for-profit kindergarten services..

The Victorian Government is helping businesses and the community breathe new life into local neighborhoods as vaccination progressively delivers greater freedoms across the state from Friday. With summer drawing near and Victorians warming to the promise of a return to bars, cafes and restaurants, the..

I acknowledge to the House some of our exceptional teachers in my electorate of Werribee. Teachers have displayed incredible resilience and commitment to their role in the support for students during the particularly challenging remote learning periods and return to the classroom. Some of Werribee’s..