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BUILDER APPOINTED TO CONSTRUCT STATE-OF-THE-ART SCHOOLS

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to build 100 new schools across the state by 2026 with Kane Constructions Pty Ltd appointed to construct Wollahra Primary School (Supported Inclusion Hub). Wollahra Primary School is among the 14 new schools that are on..

AMES Australia wins Premier’s Sustainability Award

AMES Australia from Werribee won the Environmental Justice Award for their Working Beyond the Boundaries program at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2019 held on the 10th of October. The Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas, said the local organisation, AMES Australia along with Parks Victoria, demonstrates..

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW FIRE? GET READY BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

A hard-hitting new advertising campaign has been launched that will reinforce the deadly risks of fire and the importance of planning and preparing for the fire season, as the state heads towards a long, hot and dry season. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today welcomed..

RISING STAR ATHLETES TRAVEL GRANTS APPLICATIONS OPEN

The Andrews Labor Government is backing our rising sports stars with applications now open for travel grants to help them take their skills to the next level. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the opening of applications for the latest round of the Labor Government’s..

KICKING GOALS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN WERRIBEE

Applications are now open for the Andrews Labor Government’s 2019-20 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program, which provides women and girls with opportunities to participate in grassroots sport and active recreation – from the boardroom, to community events and beyond. The Change Our Game..

FUNDING FOR WYNDHAM GAMBLING HARM PROJECT

The Andrews Labor Government is providing $100,000 for a project/s that will focus on preventing gambling harm in Wyndham. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas congratulated support group ‘Stepping Out!’ on their successful proposal to look at ways of preventing gambling harm in their community. ‘Stepping..

KIDS ACROSS WYNDHAM ENCOURAGED TO WALK TO SCHOOL

Families in Wyndham are encouraged to hit the streets and walk, ride or scoot to school this October as part of VicHealth’s Walk to School program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said it was great to see many local schools had registered for the health..

SENIORS FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH WEEK OF FREE TRAVEL

The Victorian Seniors Festival returns this October with more than 2,500 free or low-cost events across the state and a week of free travel for seniors state-wide. Seniors Card holders will enjoy a week of free travel on all public transport across Victoria from 6–13..

A HELPING HAND TO BETTER MANAGE CHRONIC ILLNESSES

More people in Wyndham living with a chronic illness will get support from their local peer-led support groups thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP today announced local support groups were among 69 to share in more than..

REDUCING STIGMA IN MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

October is Mental Health Month – an opportunity for Werribee workplaces and community groups to to raise awareness of  the importance of social and emotional wellbeing. Events and activities across Victoria are aimed at opening up conversations about anxiety and depression to help reduce stigma..

WYNDHAM SCHOOLS COMPLETE PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE

Students across Wyndham have enjoyed hundreds of books over the past few months as part of the Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Tim Pallas congratulates the 2,127 Werribee District students who took part in this year’s Challenge. They were among the 113,000 students and children who completed..

WYNDHAM COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM $50 MILLION

Wyndham City Council can now apply for funding to fast-track community facility projects, with the opening of the Victorian Government’s 2019-20 Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF). Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek today announced the opening of the latest funding round, with a further $50 million..

CELEBRATING GURU NANAK WITH WYNDHAM LOCALS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Victoria’s Sikh communities celebrate the 550th birthday anniversary of Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev Ji with events around the state, including Wyndham. Fulfilling an election commitment, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Richard Wynne and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas,..

HELPING TO CELEBRATE WERRIBEE CHILDREN

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Werribee community to host fun and free educational activities and events for local families and children as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations. Tim Pallas today announced Wyndham City Council and Wyndham Little Buddies Toy Library was..

Guidelines Released For Melbourne’s New Dog Parks

GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR MELBOURNE’S NEW DOG PARKS New parks for Victorians and their four-legged friends to stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors are one step closer, with new guidelines for their locations released by the Andrews Labor Government. The guidelines will help councils identify..

ABOLISHING RAMP FEES TO GET MORE VICTORIANS OUT ON THE WATER

The Andrews Labor Government is making it cheaper and easier for more Victorian families to get out on the water by abolishing parking and launching fees at public boat ramps. Boat launching and parking fees in Wyndham City Council’s Werribee River Camp are now free..

Wyndham Schools to Share In $515m Maintenance Blitz

WYNDHAM SCHOOLS TO SHARE IN $515M MAINTENANCE BLITZ Wyndham schools will share in a $515 million in the single largest boost to school maintenance ever undertaken, thanks to an unprecedented investment by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP said this funding..

School Breakfast Clubs Expansion to Help Wyndham Students Thrive

SCHOOL BREAKFAST CLUBS EXPANSION TO HELP WYNDHAM STUDENTS THRIVE The Victorian Government is making sure students living in Wyndham have the support they need to thrive at school, by investing in providing healthy breakfasts, lunches and school holiday supplies to children who need them. Member..