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GIVING VICTORIAN KIDS THE BEST MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

The Andrews Labor Government will boost mental health and wellbeing support at Victorian schools, ensuring kids have access to a full suite of mental health tools to thrive at school and in life, as a key response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health..

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR VICTORIAN TRAINING AWARDS

Outstanding individuals and organisations in the TAFE and training sector can now be nominated for the Victorian Training Awards 2022. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged Werribee locals to nominate for the prestigious event which is in its 68th year and recognises the achievements of..

THOUSANDS MORE TAFE PLACES TO RESKILL AFTER THE PANDEMIC

More Victorians will have access to the skills they need for the job they want, with funding for an extra 10,000 places across the TAFE and training system for people looking to reskill after the pandemic and move into healthcare and other in-demand jobs. Member..

AUSTRALIAN-FIRST SICK PAY GUARANTEE FOR CASUAL WORKERS

Victorians in Werribee who work in casual or other insecure jobs will no longer be forced to choose between a day’s pay and looking after their health, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee. An Australian-first, the $245.6 million scheme will transform..

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS RECOGNISED

The Andrews Labor Government is recognising the hard work of Victorians who selflessly give their time to the community by announcing the 2021 Volunteering Awards finalists. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Parks Victoria, AMES Australia and Sikh Partnership as finalists in the Victorian Volunteer..

GETTING MORE VICTORIAN WOMEN INTO AUTOMOTIVE CAREERS

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring more Victorian women have the chance to pursue a meaningful career in automotive, through a new training partnership with Chisholm TAFE and local industry. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged women in Werribee to explore the exciting opportunities made..

20 MILLION REASONS TO CELEBRATE SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUBS

Hundreds of thousands of Victorian students are now starting the school day with full stomachs, clearer minds and better moods, with the Andrews Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs program celebrating 20 million meals served. Wyndham MPs Tim Pallas, Jill Hennessy and Sarah Connolly today celebrated..

ONE YEAR ON: HUGE PROGRESS ON MENTAL HEALTH REFORM

One year after the historic delivery of the final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, the Andrews Labor Government has made huge inroads into the landmark reform of the state’s mental health and wellbeing services, with work underway on more than..

WORK STARTS ON LITTLE RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE

Better facilities are on their way for students at Little River Primary School with works commencing on an important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced works are underway at Little River Primary School to deliver a natural landscaped..

UPGRADING LOCAL SCHOOLS BRICK BY BRICK

Students at Manor Lakes P-12 College will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading their school. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that a builder had been appointed to build Manor Lakes P-12 College’s $935,000 upgrade,..

MORE RESPITE AND JOB SUPPORT FOR CARERS

Unpaid carers in Werribee will receive additional respite opportunities, supporting their vital roles of caring for vulnerable loved ones during the pandemic. Thanks to the Andrews Labor Government, 55 respite projects will share in $9.5 million of additional funding. The funding will see more opportunities..

$250 POWER SAVING BONUS EXTENDED UNTIL 30 JUNE

The Victorian Government is extending the popular $250 Power Saving Bonus payment to support more vulnerable households doing it tough with energy bills. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said that the extension would provide crucial financial support for eligible households who have yet to receive..

MINI VACCINATION CLINICS COMING TO WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

The Victorian Government is making sure families have every opportunity to get their children aged 5-11 vaccinated– with mini-vaccination clinics starting close to home at schools in Werribee. More than 150 primary schools will have mini-vaccination clinics under a $4 million grants program to help..

UPGRADED FACILITIES FOR THOMAS CHIRNSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Werribee students now have bigger and better facilities at their school, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas visited Thomas Chirnside Primary School to open its $317,000 upgrade, which included toilet repairs and creation of a shared outdoor learning area. In..

THREE NEW COMMUNITY CENTRES FOR WYNDHAM

Three new community centres will help deliver services to Wyndham’s rapidly growing community thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced on behalf of Local Government Minister Shaun Leane that Wyndham City Council will receive..

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY GROUPS PROTECT OUR COASTS AND PORT PHILLIP BAY

Local coastal volunteer and community groups will share in over $1.5 million thanks to the latest round of funding from the Victorian Government’s Coastcare Victoria Community Grants Program and Port Phillip Bay Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications for both grant programs are..

PRINCIPALS ON THEIR WAY FOR NEW WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

Current and aspiring school principals have a unique opportunity to lead a brand-new school and establish a new culture from the ground up, with applications now open for principal positions at the Andrews Labor Government’s new schools set to open in 2023. Member for Werribee..

FUNDING BOOST TO MAKE WERRIBEE SCHOOLS MORE INCLUSIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting more Victorian schools to build inclusive indoor and outdoor learning spaces and playgrounds to better support students with disabilities and additional needs. As the 2022 school year begins, Member for Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications for Round..