The Victorian Government has today introduced legislation which will lay the foundations to build a new mental health facility following a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. The Royal Commission’s interim report recommended the establishment of the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing (the Collaborative Centre) ─ embodying a new..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (13:15): It gives me great pleasure to update the house on how the government is helping more Victorians to buy their own homes, with the launch of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund. This is an..

The Victorian Government is continuing its work to build a reformed mental health and wellbeing system centred around community – giving people in the Werribee District access to the support they need, when they need it, close to home. As part of the work, expressions..

Secondary students in the Werribee District eager to work in the early childhood sector can start their career path early, thanks to a new partnership between a national early childhood provider and the Victorian Government’s Head Start program. Minister for Education James Merlino launched a..

The Victorian Government is helping more locals in Werribee to buy their own home with the launch of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund (VHF). The government announced the $500 million VHF today, which is expected to support more than 3,000 Victorians become homeowners. The VHF shared..

Werribee students with a keen interest in civics and citizenship can apply for the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and critical thinking through an immersive onshore study tour, thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications are now open for the..

A new round of Victorian Government funding will improve environmental and economic outcomes for Victoria by supporting collaborative projects that aim to design out waste. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said more than $750,000 of funding is available through the Recycling Victoria Innovation Fund to..

The Victorian Government is making sure every secondary school student whose Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies have been disrupted by the pandemic will receive extra support to complete their certificates. VET students will benefit from catch-up funding – helping schools and non-school providers cover..

More trees will begin going into the ground across Wyndham this month, establishing green canopies and creating cooler spaces, thanks to the first phase of the Victorian Government’s More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West initiative. The Government is investing $5 million to plant both..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) I acknowledge to the house the enthusiastic and rapid response to the Voices for Vaccine campaign from residents in my electorate of Werribee. Wyndham has been hit hard during several COVID outbreaks, in 2020..

Victorians looking for a new job or a career change can now access free advice and support from a 600-strong force of advocates, mentors and career counsellors, ensuring no Victorian is left behind in the search for work. The $260 million employment service is being..

The Victorian Government will make sure that not one school student in Werribee is left behind in the wake of the pandemic, with the state’s extraordinarily successful tutor program to continue until the end of 2022. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced $230.4 million will..

Secondary students in the Werribee District will now have access to vital mental health support at school with the roll out of mental health practitioners to every Victorian government secondary and specialist school now complete. The $51.2 million Mental Health Practitioners initiative has been finalised..

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (13:10): On 2 October the Andrews Labor government announced a $196.6 million package of one-off cash grants for eligible construction businesses, including sole traders most affected by the recent building sector restrictions period. More than 70 000 construction..

A community group in Werribee has shared in over $11,300 funding as part of the Community Volunteer Action Grants program, aimed at supporting communities and community organisations and volunteers across Victoria and in the Werribee District. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Werribee River Association..

Wyndham businesses most affected by recent public health lockdowns have received millions of dollars in direct support from the Victorian Government. More than $10 billion in direct economic support has been delivered to businesses across Victoria over the course of the pandemic, including $4.2 billion..

The Victorian government is launching a new recruitment drive to help keep children safe and families strong, calling on new graduates and career changers in Werribee to consider joining the ranks of Victoria’s child protection workforce. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is calling on locals..

The Victorian Government is helping children in Werribee get the best start to life by supporting local kindergartens with access to state-of-the-art technology to help deliver their funded kinder programs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Building Blocks Improvement Grants for four services in Werribee..