The Victorian Government is helping communities to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic through a new grants program to support local initiatives. Member for Tim Pallas today welcomed the opening of applications for the Let’s Stay Connected Fund, with grants available for community organisations, local..
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Wyndham kinders upgrade their facilities to create more kindergarten places ahead of the roll-out of funded universal Three-Year-Old Kindergarten. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas and Member for Tarneit Sarah Connolly today welcomed applications under the Building Blocks program, with..
Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is urging everyone in Werribee to protect themselves from carbon monoxide poisoning by getting their open flued gas heaters serviced by a licensed gasfitter. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause long term chronic health issues. It can also kill. Tragically, in..
The Andrews Labor Government is offering scholarships to aspiring kinder teachers. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged Werribee District residents to consider pursuing careers in early childhood education, with an additional $3.82 million available in scholarships and incentives to start supporting those pursuing careers in..
In celebration of Coastcare Victoria’s 25th year, the Andrews Labor Government is providing more funds and larger grants to community groups in Werribee through the Coastcare Community Grants Program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged local groups to apply for the 2020 program, with grants..
The Victorian Government has secured the land for a future secondary school in Werribee to give local families more choice and local kids a world-class education. Treasurer and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the Government had secured an 8.4 hectare site on Harpley..
WEstjustice is set to share in joint funding of almost $30 million from the Andrews Labor Government, and the Commonwealth, for community legal centres across the state to respond to coronavirus (COVID-19). WEstjustice will receive $321,500 to support its continued delivery of frontline legal assistance..
The Andrews Labor Government will continue to reduce the cost of sessional kindergarten for families and provide kinders with extra cleaning for all of Term 3 as part of a $45 million support package during the coronavirus pandemic. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the..
Families in Victoria’s fastest growing areas are a step closer to getting the state-of-the-art schools they deserve, with the appointment of new principals at all 14 schools opening in 2021 and commencement of community consultation to name the new schools. Minister for Education James Merlino..
The Andrews Labor Government will put solar panels on government schools, helping them become more environmentally sustainable and reduce electricity costs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that applications are now open for the Greener Government School Buildings program, to install solar panels systems..
Werribee residents will have more opportunities to get active and play sport as coronavirus restrictions gradually ease, with three local sporting clubs to improve the health of the community. The clubs will share in $8,880 in Active Club Grant funding to deliver new sports programs..
Kinder kids in Wyndham will benefit from extra support for their learning and development, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Australian-first School Readiness Funding program. All kindergarten services in Wyndham will receive funding to help them access a range of evidence-based programs and engage with..
The Victorian Government has helped tip millions of dollars back in to the Wyndham economy by supporting local businesses to get through to the other side of the coronavirus crisis. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP announced 351 businesses in Wyndham have received full payroll..
Victorian parents and carers now have access to additional evidence-based practical advice and ideas to help their children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Parents of two-year-old and three-year-old children can sign up to Play Learn Grow, a free and new evidence-based program developed in collaboration with..
MR PALLAS: I also take this opportunity to acknowledge the passing of Peter Gibbons. Peter served on Wyndham council from 2012 to 2016 and was a tireless advocate for the community. Peter was a strong believer in service to others, and his contribution to Wyndham..
MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance: COVID-19) (10:13): I rise today to acknowledge to the house a highly respected councillor for Wyndham City Council, Kim McAliney. She has been a champion for..
MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance: COVID-19) (11:29): The coronavirus pandemic and the associated economic event means that Victoria is facing some considerable economic challenges, but this government is meeting those challenges..
A resident of Wyndam Vale is among the first wave of Victorian creatives who will work to rebuild and sustain their creative businesses with support through the Victorian Government’s Sustaining Creative Workers initiative. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the news that local creative workers..