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VICTORIAN LEARN LOCAL AWARDS 2022 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Nominations are open for the Andrews Labor Government’s 16th annual Victorian Learn Local Awards, recognising excellence in the adult and community education sector. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas invited Werribee locals to nominate people whose stories illustrate the life-changing impact of the sector. Categories at..

SUPPORTING VICTORIAN STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting funding for Victorian schools to support kids with disability, to ensure they have the tools they need to learn and thrive in the classroom and in life. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that two government schools in Werribee..

Country Footy And Netball Set For Big Wins In 2022

More country football and netball clubs are in for a big score with upgrades to ovals, pavilions and courts on the way thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today visited Anakie to announce more $197,000 towards a new netball..

NEW WERRIBEE POLICE COMPLEX FOR GROWING COMMUNITY

The new Werribee Police Complex is delivering more important specialist policing services to the booming Wyndham community, better connecting them to policing, health and court services and ensuring local police have the modern facilities they need to keep the community safe. Minister for Police Lisa..

BIG PLANS FOR NEW REGIONAL PARK IN WERRIBEE

The community is invited to have their say on the draft Strategic Directions plan for the new Werribee Township Regional Park. The plans set the long-term vision and priorities for the park, which is one of the parks brought to life as part of the..

UPGRADED FACILITIES FOR THOMAS CHIRNSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL NOW COMPLETE

Werribee students now have the facilities they need for a great start in life with the Andrews Labor Government completing an upgrade at Thomas Chirnside Primary School. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced works are now complete on Thomas Chirnside Primary School’s project to..

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT YOUNG VICTORIANS

The Andrews Labor Government is working with grassroots organisations to give young people more chances to connect with their communities through the new Youth Engagement Grants. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that Lorrok Inc, Victoria Karen Communities Network Group, and Australian Karen Preserving..

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..