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RECORD INVESTMENT TO PROTECT VICTORIA FROM BUSHFIRE RISK

The Andrews Labor Government recently unveiled a record funding package to protect local communities, including in Werribee, across the state – aimed at reducing bushfire risk for the longer, hotter fire seasons to come. As part of the Victorian Budget 2021/22, a $517 million investment..

EVEN MORE WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORTS GRANTS

Five additional grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Werribee are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $4,200 from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the latest successful..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE SCHOOLS

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:36): I rise to update the house on my recent visit to Woodville Primary School and Wyndham Vale Primary School in my electorate of Werribee. Students at Woodville Primary School participated in the Andrews..

WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORTS GRANTS

An additional seven grassroots sport clubs and organisations in the Werribee District are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $16,000 from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced..

UPGRADING AND IMPROVING VICTORIAN KINDERS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Wyndham kindergartens upgrade and improve their facilities and giving them access to the latest technology. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today encouraged local councils and not-for-profit organisations delivering funded kindergarten programs to apply for a grant as part of..

KICKING IN FOR COUNTRY FOOTY AND NETBALL IN WERRIBEE

With regional football and netball back bigger and better than ever, the Victorian Government is proud to be kicking in $5 million to support clubs in Werribee District grow and sustain participation and help communities thrive through the Country Football and Netball Program. Member for..

HELPING WYNDHAM STAY SAFE AND STAY OPEN

Wyndham businesses will soon get specialist advice on staying safe and staying open through 2021 thanks to new funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane has announced Wyndham will receive $170,000 to keep local businesses and local people safe. Wyndham..

FURTHER BOOST FOR WERRIBEE CAMPING AND CARAVAN PARKS

Popular caravan and camping destinations in Werribee will share $2.04 million in Round 3 of the Andrews Labor Government’s Camping and Caravan Grants to upgrade and improve the visitor experience. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the third round of grants were open for..

AWARDS RECOGNISE WYNDHAM EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONALS

Victorians can nominate an individual, early childhood service or organisation in for a Victorian Early Years Award to recognise the outstanding work of early years professionals to improve the lives of chil-dren and their families. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced nominations are open..

AUSTRALIAN-FIRST ACADEMY FOR OUR BEST TEACHERS

Teachers from Werribee will benefit from a brand-new multi-site academy of teaching and leadership excellence, as Victoria leads the way in raising the bar on teacher quality. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the Andrews Labor Government will invest $148.2 million in establishing the Victorian..

$2.55 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR VICTORIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging environmental volunteers in Werribee to apply for grants to support their work in protecting and restoring our land and natural environment. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio opened the latest round of the Victorian Landcare..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: ECONOMY

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (11:39): It is an exciting time to be a Victorian, with the state’s economy rebounding out of the pandemic with the fastest growth rate of any of the states. Business conditions are up, with..

PLANS FOR UPGRADES TO WERRIBEE SOUTH BOAT RAMP

Boaters getting out on the water at Werribee South boat ramp will soon have better facilities with designs being drawn up to make improvements to the popular boat ramp and car park. Concept designs for Werribee South ramp have been commissioned as part of the..

FREE GLASSES FOR KIDS IN WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

Primary school students in Werribee schools are receiving free vision screenings and if needed, further testing and glasses, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today presented students at Woodville Primary School with some of their first ever glasses to address..

MAKING WERRIBEE GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ENERGY EFFICIENT

Four Werribee schools are becoming greener and more environmentally sustainable while reducing their electricity costs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Greener Government School Buildings program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today visited Wyndham Vale Primary School to mark the installation of the school’s new..

TUTOR TARGET EXCEEDED IN WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

More than 5,600 tutors are working across Victoria, including 124 tutors in Werribee District schools, to ensure no student is left behind in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. That includes schools such as Werribee District’s Manorvale Primary School – where 5 extra tutors are..

WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Three more grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Werribee are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in an additional $4,000 from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the successful applicants..

HELPING PROTECT HOSPITALS FROM CYBER ATTACKS

Victorian hospitals and health services will share in $30 million to upgrade and modernise their IT infrastructure to help guard against cyber-attacks, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced Mercy Public Hospitals Inc. was one of the 28 health..