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UPGRADING AND IMPROVING VICTORIAN KINDERS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Wyndham kindergartens upgrade and improve their facilities and giving them access to the latest technology. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today encouraged local councils and not-for-profit organisations delivering funded kindergarten programs to apply for a grant as part of..

KICKING IN FOR COUNTRY FOOTY AND NETBALL IN WERRIBEE

With regional football and netball back bigger and better than ever, the Victorian Government is proud to be kicking in $5 million to support clubs in Werribee District grow and sustain participation and help communities thrive through the Country Football and Netball Program. Member for..

HELPING WYNDHAM STAY SAFE AND STAY OPEN

Wyndham businesses will soon get specialist advice on staying safe and staying open through 2021 thanks to new funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane has announced Wyndham will receive $170,000 to keep local businesses and local people safe. Wyndham..

FURTHER BOOST FOR WERRIBEE CAMPING AND CARAVAN PARKS

Popular caravan and camping destinations in Werribee will share $2.04 million in Round 3 of the Andrews Labor Government’s Camping and Caravan Grants to upgrade and improve the visitor experience. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the third round of grants were open for..

AWARDS RECOGNISE WYNDHAM EARLY YEARS PROFESSIONALS

Victorians can nominate an individual, early childhood service or organisation in for a Victorian Early Years Award to recognise the outstanding work of early years professionals to improve the lives of chil-dren and their families. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced nominations are open..

AUSTRALIAN-FIRST ACADEMY FOR OUR BEST TEACHERS

Teachers from Werribee will benefit from a brand-new multi-site academy of teaching and leadership excellence, as Victoria leads the way in raising the bar on teacher quality. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the Andrews Labor Government will invest $148.2 million in establishing the Victorian..

$2.55 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR VICTORIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging environmental volunteers in Werribee to apply for grants to support their work in protecting and restoring our land and natural environment. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio opened the latest round of the Victorian Landcare..

PLANS FOR UPGRADES TO WERRIBEE SOUTH BOAT RAMP

Boaters getting out on the water at Werribee South boat ramp will soon have better facilities with designs being drawn up to make improvements to the popular boat ramp and car park. Concept designs for Werribee South ramp have been commissioned as part of the..

FREE GLASSES FOR KIDS IN WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

Primary school students in Werribee schools are receiving free vision screenings and if needed, further testing and glasses, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today presented students at Woodville Primary School with some of their first ever glasses to address..

MAKING WERRIBEE GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ENERGY EFFICIENT

Four Werribee schools are becoming greener and more environmentally sustainable while reducing their electricity costs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Greener Government School Buildings program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today visited Wyndham Vale Primary School to mark the installation of the school’s new..

TUTOR TARGET EXCEEDED IN WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

More than 5,600 tutors are working across Victoria, including 124 tutors in Werribee District schools, to ensure no student is left behind in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. That includes schools such as Werribee District’s Manorvale Primary School – where 5 extra tutors are..

WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Three more grassroots sport clubs and organisations in Werribee are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in an additional $4,000 from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the successful applicants..

HELPING PROTECT HOSPITALS FROM CYBER ATTACKS

Victorian hospitals and health services will share in $30 million to upgrade and modernise their IT infrastructure to help guard against cyber-attacks, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced Mercy Public Hospitals Inc. was one of the 28 health..

BUILDING BOOM DELIVERS BETTER HOMES AND MORE JOBS FOR VICTORIANS

The Victorian Government is delivering more homes and jobs in the west and across Victoria as housing upgrades and construction ramp up under a statewide building blitz. Under the Building Works package announced in May 2020, $498 million has been allocated to repair, upgrade and..

KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE AROUND SCHOOLS

As Victorian students head back to school, the Andrews Labor Government is making it safer and easier to get to class, with new innovative pedestrian crossing technology and electronic speed signs being rolled out across the suburbs. Rolling out across the west, east and south..

VICTORIA SET TO DELIVER CASH FOR CANS

Victoria’s new container deposit scheme (CDS) that’s set to start in 2023 is designed to maximise the return of used drink cans, bottles and cartons for recycling, and reduce Victoria’s litter by up to half, Member for Werribee Tim Pallas says. Minister for Energy, Environment..

NEW POP-UP LIBRARY VAN FOR WYNDHAM

A new pop-up library will soon be hitting the road in Wyndham thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has announced Wyndham City Council will receive $97,428 from the Victorian Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Program. Based on a popular..

NEW INNOVATION HUB TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE TODAY

Traditional Owners will collaborate with Victoria University researchers on sustainable water and waste schemes at an innovative new hub, funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Higher Education Gayle Tierney was joined by Treasurer and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas in launching the $7..