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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..

Helping Wyndham Kids to Stay Safe In The Sun

HELPING WYNDHAM KIDS TO STAY SAFE IN THE SUN Students and other Victorians will be better protected from the sun’s damaging rays thanks to new grants being made available by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP announced the latest round of..

Wyndham Communities Benefit From $50 Million

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..

New Name for New School in Wyndham South Revealed

NEW NAME FOR NEW SCHOOL IN WYNDHAM SOUTH REVEALED The name of the new Wyndham South (Riverwalk) Primary school opening in Wyndham South in 2020 has now been chosen, following local community consultation. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP today unveiled that Riverwalk Primary School..

Delivering Support for Wyndham Libraries

DELIVERING SUPPORT FOR WYNDHAM LIBRARIES The Andrews Labor Government is investing in improving public libraries in Wyndham so that local communities continue to have access to quality facilities. Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek today announced $4.5 million was available as part of the 2019-20..

SMALL BUSINESS BUS BRINGS ADVICE ON WHEELS TO WERRIBEE

Small business operators in the Werribee area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Wednesday, 26 September 2018. The Victorian Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business..