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CELEBRATING YOUNG PEOPLE IN WYNDHAM

Young people in Wyndham will participate in a range of events to recognise and celebrate the contribution they make to their local community. Victorian Youth Week runs from 5 to 14 April 2019 and highlights the important role young people play in in our state..

HONOURING WERRIBEE’S INSPIRING SENIORS

Werribee locals are being encouraged to recognise the contributions made to our community by seniors and organisations by nominating people for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced nominations are open for the awards that highlight the role..

NEW NAME FOR SCHOOL OPENING IN WYNDHAM IN 2020

The Andrews Labor Government is giving the Wyndham community the chance to have their say on the name of a new government school opening next year. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP said the Victorian School Building Authority would consult with local communities on naming..

Ending Gym Intimidation in Werribee

Victorian women are feeling unwelcome and intimated by gyms resulting in them shunning their local fitness centres and missing out on the chance to get healthy and active, new data shows. Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos recently joined VicHealth Acting chief executive Dr Lyn Roberts..

CHANGING THE GAME FOR WOMEN IN WERRIBEE

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to back women in sport, through the second round of the 2018-19 Change Our Game Scholarship Program. The Program creates opportunities for women to pursue leadership and development opportunities throughout the sporting and active recreation sector. Member for Werribee..

SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN WERRIBEE TO HELP STUDENTS THRIVE

More than one million payments have been made to families from the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund making sure disadvantaged students don’t miss out on vital activities with their peers. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today marked over $2.9 million in payments to students across..

MYKI GOES MOBILE

  Werribee passengers with an Android smartphone will be able to use their phone to pay for travel on Victoria’s public transport network from Thursday, 28 March. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said Mobile myki will make travel easier for passengers as they won’t need..

GRANTS OPEN FOR WERRIBEE FOOTY AND NETBALL CLUBS

The Andrews Labor Government is giving growing footy and netball clubs in country Victoria and outer metropolitan locations another chance to secure funding to upgrade grounds, courts and pavilions to welcome more members than ever before.   Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged local clubs..

$1.3 MILLION BOOST TO TRAIN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

The Andrews Labor Government has announced $1.3 million for additional TAFE training, to be delivered in Werribee by Victoria University Polytechnic. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said the funding boost will provide equipment to help students enrolled in Certificate III in Civil Construction gain on-the-job..

SUPPORTING MEN’S HEALTH WITH MEN’S SHED BOOST

The Andrews Labor Government is building or upgrading men’s sheds for communities all over Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced this year’s Men’s Shed grant applications are now open. The Labor Government is investing nearly $900,000 to build, upgrade or refurbish men’s sheds,..

PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE FUTURE WORLD OF WORK

Young people across Victoria are being invited to talk about the workplace of the future at the Victorian Government’s Youth Summit on Friday 5 April at Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne. Rapid global, technological, social and environmental changes are transforming the way we work, where..

BUILDING THE FACILITIES OUR VETERANS DESERVE

The Andrews Labor Government and Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP is inviting local organisations that support veterans to apply now for grants of up to $200,000 to spruce up their buildings and facilities. Minister for Veterans Robin Scott today opened a new funding round..

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GRAFFITI PREVENTION GRANTS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping local communities to protect their neighbourhoods from illegal graffiti, with applications now open for the Graffiti Prevention Grants program. Wyndham community groups can team up with their local council to apply for a grant of up to $30,000 to..

FREE TAFE COURSES STILL OPEN AS ENROLMENTS SKYROCKET

More than 13,500 Victorians are on their way to getting the skills they need for the most in-demand jobs, as the Andrews Labor Government’s Free TAFE initiative sends enrolment numbers skyrocketing. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas MP said that February saw a 60 per cent..

Treasurer’s Speech to CEDA

It’s nice to be back at CEDA’s Economic & Political Overview. This is always the ideal forum to outline the strength of the Victorian economy and how we’re travelling as a State. If you only listened to property pundits, you’d be forgiven for thinking it..

HELPING SENIOR VICTORIANS IN WYNDHAM TO KEEP HEALTHY AND CONNECTED

The Andrews Labor Government is helping improve the health and wellbeing of senior Victorians in Wyndham who are at risk of becoming socially isolated. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP is encouraging local community groups to apply for funding as part of the Labor Government’s..

FIRST STEPS FOR VICTORIA’S FREE BABY BUNDLE

Free Baby Bundles for first-time parents being delivered by the Andrews Labor Government are a step closer – and Victorians are being urged to nominate their favourite children’s books. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP today called on locals to have their say over which..

VICTORIANS URGED TO BE CAREFUL DURING EXTREME HEAT

The Andrews Labor Government is pleading with Victorians to heed the warnings this summer and look after themselves and others – particularly the elderly and young children – when the weather heats up. The Labor Government is currently promoting the Never Leave Kids in Cars..