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$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..

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..