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GRANTS FOR WERRIBEE BUSINESSES TO REDUCE PACKAGING WASTE

Packaging waste is being turned into new products including toys and shopping baskets thanks to funding from the Victorian Government, paving the way towards a more sustainable economy. With grants of up to $50,000, the Investment Support Grants for Packaging will help small to medium..

VICTORIAN STUDENTS TOP THE CLASS IN NAPLAN

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, students in the Education State are excelling – with Victorian kids across the state, recording the nation’s highest NAPLAN results and huge improvements on previous years. Since 2015, the Andrews Labor Government has invested more than $22.2 billion in..

EXTRA LEARNING SPACE COMING TO MANOR LAKES P-12 COLLEGE

Students at Manor Lakes P-12 College will soon get state-of-the-art, double-storey relocatable classrooms to meet growing student enrolments, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that Manor Lakes P-12 College will receive modern, double-storey relocatable buildings, to offer flexibility to..

SOLAR PANELS FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

The Victorian Government will install solar panels at government schools, helping them be greener and more environmentally sustainable while reducing electricity costs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications are now open for Werribee schools to apply for funding to install solar power systems…

DRIVE-THROUGH VACCINATION CLINIC FOR WYNDHAM

After a successful start for Australia’s first drive through vaccination clinic in Melton, Victoria will now be home to an additional three drive-through sites – helping us reach our goal of one million doses in the next five weeks. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, Member..

LIVE PERFORMANCE SUPPORT NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

The Victorian Government is providing more support for live performance events that have been cancelled due to the recent coronavirus restrictions. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said that applications are now open for the second round of the Government’s Live Performance Support Program to assist..

HELP TRAIN A NEW GENERATION OF SKILLED VICTORIAN WORKERS

Industry experts from Werribee are being encouraged to sign-up as TAFE teachers, with a new incentive program funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the launch of the new TAFE Teacher Training Scholarship, with up to 200 study assistance scholarships..

BUILDING BOOST FOR VICTORIAN SCHOOLS

The Werribee community will soon benefit from a massive school infrastructure boost, with the Andrews Labor Government delivering new schools and upgrades across the Catholic and independent education sectors. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced a local project as part of 34 projects across..

WORK STARTS ON WERRIBEE SCHOOL UPGRADES

Students at Manor Lakes P-12 College are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with an architect appointed to design the school’s exciting upgrade. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that Conrad Gargett has been appointed to..

WELCOMING AUTISTIC KIDS TO WERRIBEE MANSION

Historic Werribee Mansion has become a more welcoming place for children with autism thanks to a partnership funded by the Victorian Government. While trips to parks can be enjoyed by all Victorians, for children with autism, a visit can be an experience that increases their..

FUNDING BOOST FOR COUNCILS TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES

Wyndham City Council will receive more funding to help them prepare for and respond to emergencies thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. An extra $1 million will be invested in the Municipal Emergency Resourcing Program, taking the total funding for Victoria’s..

HELPING LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS STAY COMFY AND SAVE MONEY

The Andrews Labor Government will help thousands of low-income Victorians upgrade their inefficient heating and cooling systems – improving the comfort of their homes, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and saving households up to $300 per year on their energy bills. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas..

MORE SHADE TO PROTECT THE WERRIBEE COMMUNITY FROM SKIN CANCER

People in Werribee will be better protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays, thanks to grants from the Andrews Labor Government to install more sunshades in schools, public areas and sports clubs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP urged schools, community organisations and sporting clubs in Werribee..

CONSTRUCTION TENDERS OUT FOR 10 NEW SCHOOLS

More Werribee students and their families will soon have access to a great education close to home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government, with 13 new schools on track to open across the state in 2023. Construction tenders have been put out as part of..

NEW INCLUSIVE AREAS FOR WERRIBEE STUDENTS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Victorian government schools build inclusive play areas, sensory gardens and learning areas through the Inclusive Schools Fund. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced Searle x Waldron Architecture would design works to be undertaken at Warringa Park School to deliver..

SUPPORTING WYNDHAM’S YOUNG PEOPLE TO STAY AWAY FROM CRIME

The Andrews Labor Government has awarded $350,000 to Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) to help young people find pathways away from offending. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas, Member for Altona Jill Hennessy, and Member for Tarneit Sarah Connolly announced CMY would receive funding for the..

HAVE YOUR SAY ON EDUCATION REFORM

Victorians are being encouraged to have their say on the Andrews Labor Government’s major reforms of             school-based vocational education and senior secondary education. The reforms will see the integration of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) into the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). This..

WERRIBEE VICTORIAN CLAY TARGET CLUB ON TARGET FOR FUNDING

Wyndham shooters are celebrating today, after securing funding to upgrade their facilities. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that Werribee Victorian Clay Target Club is one of 28 clubs across the state to benefit from the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Shooting Sports..