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BUILDING BOOST FOR CATHOLIC AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

The Andrews Labor Government is making sure every student in Werribee has the infrastructure they need at school, with a huge boost to non-government schools’ infrastructure across the state. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications are open for Round 4 of the Non-Government Schools..

THREE-YEAR-OLD KINDER ROLLS OUT IN WERRIBEE

Children in Werribee will start Three-Year-Old Kinder funded by the Andrews Labor Government this week, as part of a nation-leading reform to give every child the best start to their early education. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today celebrated the statewide roll-out of Three-Year-Old Kinder..

UPGRADING WERRIBEE SCHOOLS BRICK BY BRICK

Students in Werribee will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading Warringa Park School. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Interface Constructions Pty Ltd had been appointed to build Warringa Park School’s $7.966 million upgrade, which..

NEW GRANTS FOR BETTER KINDERGARTENS IN WERRIBEE

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting kindergartens in Werribee to help plan their future infrastructure projects, creating extra places for three- and four-year-old children in growing areas across the state. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced BasicNeeds Australia is one of 39 recipients sharing in..

SPRUCING UP MORE SCHOOLS IN WERRIBEE

As the school year draws to a close, the Andrews Labor Government is supporting more Werribee schools to complete small but vital upgrades through the Minor Capital Works Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced 3 schools in Werribee will share in more than..

BREATHING LIFE BACK INTO WERRIBEE WATERWAYS

  The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Waterways of the West Action Plan to better protect and manage the rivers and creeks of Werribee. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the new action plan after two years of consultation with Traditional Owners, Werribee community..

HELPING WYNDHAM KIDS SEE CLEARLY WITH GLASSES MILESTONE

Thursday 9 December 2021 HELPING WYNDHAM KIDS SEE CLEARLY WITH GLASSES MILESTONE One thousand more Victorian students can now see more clearly and concentrate better at school, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s free Glasses for Kids program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas and Member..

BETTER FACILITIES FOR WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

Thursday 9 December 2021 BETTER FACILITIES FOR WERRIBEE SCHOOLS Students in Werribee will have better school environments to learn and succeed in, with the Andrews Labor Government funding key maintenance projects at schools right across the state. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that..

VICTORIA’S ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE CHARGING BLITZ

Thursday 9 December 2021 VICTORIA’S ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE CHARGING BLITZ The Andrews Labor Government is supercharging the state’s zero emissions vehicle journey with $5 million for a fast-charging network and $3 million in new charging grants for local council and business fleets. Minister for Energy,..

WERRIBEE CUP SET TO BE A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT

Saturday 4 December 2021 WERRIBEE CUP SET TO BE A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT This year’s Werribee Cup will be fun for the whole family, backed by a funding package from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the Labor Government..

LITTLE RIVER MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE AND LIBRARY IMPROVED

Saturday 4 December 2021 LITTLE RIVER MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE AND LIBRARY IMPROVED The Little River Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library has been serving locals for more than a century and continues to do so, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. A $12,000 grant from..

FUNDING TO MAKE SCHOOLS TREE-SAFE

Tuesday 30 November 2021 FUNDING TO MAKE SCHOOLS TREE-SAFE The Andrews Labor Government is supporting schools in Werribee to assess, manage and remove high-risk trees through the Safe Tree Program, keeping school environments safer. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that through the Safe..

HELP WITH ENERGY BILLS THROUGH THE $250 POWER SAVING BONUS

Tuesday 30 November 2021 HELP WITH ENERGY BILLS THROUGH THE $250 POWER SAVING BONUS The Victorian Government is encouraging households doing it tough with energy bills to apply for the one-off $250 Power Saving Bonus payment, as the 12-month program marks more than 320,000 payments..

WERRIBEE SOUTH BOAT RAMP DESIGNS READY FOR REVIEW

Boaters are being encouraged to have their say on proposed upgrades at the Werribee South boat ramp as part of planned improvements by the Andrews Labor Government. Designed to make launching boats quicker and easier, the upgrade is just one project in an unprecedented investment..

READING CHALLENGE OPENS A NEW WORLD TO WYNDHAM KIDS

Young Victorians in Wyndham are among more than 71,000 young Victorians who explored exciting new worlds and built their literacy skills this year as part of the Premiers’ Reading Challenge, now in its seventeenth year. Victorian kids aged from pre-school to Year 10 collectively made..

MORE CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT FOR WYNDHAM TECH SCHOOL

Wyndham Tech School will soon be more high-tech than ever, thanks to an Andrews Labor Government boost to support Victorian Tech Schools to buy new equipment and deliver more innovative STEM learning programs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Wyndham Tech School will share in..

MAKING KINDERS IN WERRIBEE MORE INCLUSIVE FOR ALL CHILDREN

The Andrews Labor Government is making kindergartens in Werribee more inclusive for children of all abilities, with upgrades to early childhood education centres and specialist equipment to help improve learning outcomes. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the opening of the second round of grants..

MORE OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE OPTIONS IN WERRIBEE

More schools in Werribee will soon establish outside school hours care services, helping more parents and carers to get into the workforce while ensuring their children are cared for thanks to the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Warringa Park School’s Warringa Crescent..