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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..

MINISTERS STATEMENT : ECONOMY

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (13:05): It is with great pride that I share with the house that business and growth in Victoria are making an inspiring resurgence—just like we knew that it would—and our strategies are bearing fruit…

SUPPORTING SMALL-SCALE SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS

Victorian schools will receive a funding boost to deliver small but important upgrades thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $70 million Minor Capital Works Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced two schools in Werribee have been allocated thousands of dollars as part of..

MASSIVE INCREASE IN TRAINS FOR THE GROWING WEST

Passengers along the Werribee line will soon see 60 extra services each week, with a redesigned timetable to take effect from early next year as Victorians get back onto the public transport network. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced details of the Victorian Government’s..

WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence today announced that 4 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 $900K from the Victorian Government…

$54,500 TO GO TOWARDS REFURBISHING WERRIBEE COAST GUARD

The Andrews Labor Government has invested $54,500 in the Werribee Coast Guard to improve infrastructure and facilities, backing the important work that our volunteers do. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that the Werribee Coast Guard would receive funding to deliver building and site..

MINISTERS STATEMENT : BUDGET 2020-2021

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (14:08): I said on budget day that this is a budget for jobs, and it absolutely is. Before the pandemic we saw that some 523 000 new Victorian jobs were created between November 2014 and March..

MINISTERS STATEMENT : BUDGET 2020-2021

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (13:16): It may have escaped the attention of some, but yesterday I delivered a budget—a budget that was probably the most important budget in living memory for this state, a budget that is about..

PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST IN WERRIBEE

When the Andrews Labor Government was elected, we promised to put people first. As our state begins its recovery from the global pandemic, people will continue to be our priority. The Victorian Budget 2020/21 delivers on the investments that will see our community recover –..

UPGRADING WARRINGA PARK SCHOOL BRICK BY BRICK

This year, Wyndham families have done an incredible job in supporting students to learn from home. As kids get back into the classroom, we want to make sure they have the fantastic new learning spaces they deserve. The Andrews Labor Government has built and upgraded..

WYNDHAM BUSINESSES GOING DIGITAL FOR COVID NORMAL

Wyndham businesses are being called on to build their digital capabilities as restrictions are eased with the launch of the Victorian Government’s Small Business Digital Adaptation Program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the launch of the program which will help eligible Wyndham sole traders..

WERRIBEE CHILDREN EMBRACE READING AT HOME

Children across Wyndham have been exploring far off lands and going on countless adventures as part of this year’s Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today congratulated the students who had taken part in the challenge and experienced the joy and wonder of..