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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..

NEW ARTS CENTRE FOR WYNDHAM

Two exciting new community facilities are on the way for Wyndham thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane has announced Wyndham City Council will receive $4.5 million towards the projects from the Growing Suburbs Fund, which..

MAKING KINDER ENROLMENTS EASIER FOR WYNDHAM FAMILIES

The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for Wyndham families to secure a kinder place. Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt today announced Wyndham is one of 41 local government areas that will share in $720,000 and receive a Central Enrolment Development Grants. Wyndham..

MORE WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

More grassroots sport clubs and organisations in the Werribee district are set score new sports equipment thanks to a share in an additional $1,980.00 from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced two more successful applicants from Werribee of the latest round..

WORK STARTS ON WOODVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADES

Students at Woodville Primary School 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 today announced that architecture firm Thomson Adsett has been..

RECOGNITION FOR WERRIBEE SCHOOL INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Local businesses across Victoria that are giving students vital on-the-job experience have been honoured by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today celebrated an employer in Werribee who is providing valuable workplace education for students through programs such as Head Start, school-based..

VOLUNTEERING INNOVATION FUND ROUND TWO OPEN

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging volunteer groups in Wyndham to apply for round two of the Volunteering Innovation Fund. The Fund is now open with grants of up to $50,000 available for projects that create change and inspire more people to volunteer in..

WYNDHAM SCHOOLS SHARE IN MAINTENANCE BOOST

Students at more than 200 schools across Victoria are set to benefit from an essential maintenance boost, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced two additional schools in Wyndham are among the Victorian schools that will share in $10.4..

GRANTS OPEN TO SUPPORT WERRIBEE’S DEDICATED CARERS

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Werribee carers have the supports they need to stay heathy as they care for some of our most vulnerable community members. The second round of the $572,000 Supporting Carers Locally Grants Program are now open increasing support of carer..

2021 VICTORIAN JUNIOR LANDCARE AND BIODIVERSITY GRANTS

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP is encouraging schools, kindergartens, childcare centres, Scouts, Girl Guides, and youth groups in Wyndham to apply for grants up to $5,000 for biodiversity projects in our local community. Tim Pallas said up to $450,000 in funding for the 2021..

NEW APPRENTICESHIPS BODY TO BUILD SKILLS FOR VICTORIANS

Thousands of apprentices and trainees will be better connected with real learning and job opportunities through the Andrews Labor Government’s new Apprenticeships Victoria. Apprenticeships Victoria (AV) will coordinate and oversee all aspects of the delivery of apprenticeships, and forms a key part of the Labor..

WERRIBEE LANDMARK NOW AN ART EXHIBIT

A partnership between the Andrews Labor Government, Arts Assist and Southern Rural Water has turned a disused historical concrete water tower into an engaging exhibition of art in the Werribee CBD. Thanks to funding of $146,055 from the Labor Government provided in 2018, a giant..

NEW PLAYSPACE FOR WERRIBEE WEST KINDER FAMILIES

Werribee West families will soon have access to the new and modern first-rate facilities they deserve, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP today visited Werribee West Kindergarten to turn the sod on..

ARCHITECT APPOINTED FOR WYNDHAM PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Better facilities are on their way for students at Wyndham Park Primary School with the appointment of an architect to design the school’s important upgrade thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced James Dean & Assoc Pty Ltd would..

WERRIBEE CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

Five grassroots sports clubs and organisations in Werribee are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $5,800 from the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the successful applicants from..

JOBS ADVOCATES IN WERRIBEE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOBSEEKERS

The Andrews Labor Government’s new Jobs Victoria is helping more Victorians get back to work and businesses to find the right workers. As part of the initiative, the Government is investing a record $619.4 million to help people looking for work to access the information,..