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MEMBERS STATEMENT: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE LEVEL CROSSING REMOVALS

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:42): It gives me great pleasure to update the house on the recent milestone achieved by the Andrews Labor government in my electorate of Werribee: removing the state’s 45th most dangerous and congested level crossing…

NEW $250 POWER SAVING BONUS TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE VICTORIANS

Victorians from low-income households can now access a one-off $250 payment to help with their energy bills, thanks to the Victorian Government’s new Power Saving Bonus. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the new $250 Power Saving Bonus will be available to eligible concession..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: ECONOMY

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (11:06): Thanks very much, Speaker, and it is good to be back. The Victorian economy is roaring back, and it is demonstrating that it is back in its natural place of leadership of the..

ANOTHER CROSSING DOWN,  MORE SOON TO GO IN THE WEST

The Andrews Labor Government has removed its 45th dangerous and congested level crossing – with trains now running on the new one-kilometre rail bridge at Werribee Street, safely separated from traffic. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today visited..

GRANTS TO BOOST COMMUNITY SAFETY NOW OPEN IN WYNDHAM

Applications are now open for grants for councils and community groups to improve community safety by addressing the causes of crime and in their local communities. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today invited councils and not-for-profit organisations across Wyndham to apply for the one-off grants..

FUNDING FOR WOMEN BUILDING SURVEYORS IN WYNDHAM

Wyndham women will be among the first to benefit from a new Victorian Government program to boost gender equality and support the local building sector. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane today announced that Wyndham City Council will receive $150,000 to recruit and train a new..

VICTORIANS URGED TO KNOW THE DRILL AROUND BARBECUES

Victoria’s independent energy safety regulator, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is calling on everyone to Know The Drill Before You Grill in the warmer months as people enjoy barbecues. The drill is a series of simple steps that ensure your LP Gas cylinder is safe before..

HELPING WYNDHAM PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES

Wyndham City Council and Melton City Council will jointly receive almost $150,000 to get ready for emergencies thanks to the Victorian Government’s Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program. The Victorian Budget 2020-2021 has provided an extra $1 million for the program, which helps Victoria’s 64 rural, regional..

BUILDING & IMPROVING KINDERGARTENS IN WERRIBEE FOR THE FUTURE

The Andrews Labor Government is building and upgrading kindergartens across Victoria including in Wyndham – creating thousands of new kinder places and hundreds of jobs as Victoria rolls out funded universal Three-Year-Old Kindergarten. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced Goodstart Early Learning Werribee will..

WILDLFE CARERS RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR VITAL WORK

The Andrews Labor Government has announced almost $200,000 in Wildlife Rehabilitator Grant funding for 75 of the state’s authorised wildlife shelters and foster carers. The grants provide wildlife rehabilitators with financial assistance to support and enhance their vital caring efforts for sick, injured and orphaned..

WERRIBEE SCHOOLS SHARE IN OVER $8.6M MAINTENANCE FUNDS BOOST

The Andrews Labor Government is powering on with its expansion of the Orange Door Network so Thomas Chirnside Primary School and Werribee Primary School students will be among those at 90 schools across the state to benefit from having maintenance works carried out at their..

VICTORIA TAKES NEXT STEP TO END FAMILY VIOLENCE

The Andrews Labor Government is powering on with its expansion of the Orange Door Network so that Victorians impacted by family violence can get the help they need and be supported closer to home, including here in Wyndham. Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle..

PROGRAM TO RECONNECT WYNDHAM WITH JOBS

Wyndham people will get the help they need to re-join the workforce as part of a $47 million expansion of the Reconnect program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced Wyndham Community & Education Centre (WCEC) will be one of 34 providers across the state..

NEW FUNDING RESPONDS TO HEALTH NEEDS IN WERRIBEE

Four local organisations in Werribee will share in over $30,000 of VicHealth funding to support residents hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic to improve their health and wellbeing. Wyndham United Soccer Club and Werribee Junior Cricket Club are among the organisations to receive a VicHealth..

BOOSTING FOOD RELIEF FOR THE WYNDHAM COMMUNITY

The Victorian Government is strengthening food relief services across Wyndham, ensuring healthy food reaches Victorians in need. Wyndham City Salvation Army will receive a grant of $22,000 as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to ensuring all Victorians have access to fresh, healthy food. The..

MEMBERS STATEMENT : WERRIBEE ELECTORATE FUNDING

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (09:44): I rise today to update the house on how the Andrews Labor government is delivering for my great electorate of Werribee. As we move towards COVID normal we are in a position to..

GRANTS OPEN TO HELP WERRIBEE SCHOOLS BUILD INCLUSION

Wyndham schools will be able to build inclusive indoor and outdoor learning spaces as well as accessible playgrounds to support students with disabilities and additional needs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said Round 6 applications of the Inclusive Schools..