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LOCAL WERRIBEE ELECTORATE WOMEN OFFERED A BOOST TO CHANGE THE GAME

Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s game changing $220,000 women in sport leadership scholarships. The Change Our Game Scholarship Program creates opportunities for women to pursue their leadership and development in the sporting and active recreation industry. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said..

PICK YOUR PROJECT IN THE WERRIBEE DISTRICT

Locals in Werribee will be given the chance to nominate and decide on their own funding under a new community-building fund, announced today by the Andrews Labor Government. The new grassroots democracy program, Pick My Project, will be backed by $30 million from the Victorian..

VICTORIA’S BRAVE TRIPLE ZERO HEROES HONOURED

Thirty-one brave youngsters have been honoured today for their heroic and life-saving actions in the face of an emergency at the 14th annual Junior Triple Zero Hero Awards. Local Member for Werribee Tim Pallas congratulated the Triple Zero Heroes in Werribee electorate who received Emergency..

LOCAL WOMEN OFFERED A BOOST TO CHANGE THE GAME

Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s game changing $220,000 women in sport leadership scholarships. The Change Our Game Scholarship Program creates opportunities for women to pursue their leadership and development in the sporting and active recreation industry. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said..

MORE POLICE, PROTECTION AND PREVENTION FOR A SAFER WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering the police, protection and prevention our state needs, with new laws, more specialist police, equipment and technology to crack down on serious and organised crime. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas welcomed the launch of the Community Safety Statement 2018/19..

MORE SHADE in HOPPERS CROSSING TO PREVENT SKIN CANCER

More people in Hoppers Crossing will be protected from the sun’s rays, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government installing more sunshades and trees in community spaces and sports clubs across Victoria. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that 1st Hoppers Crossing Scouts is one..

CELEBRATING THE FIRST EVER VICTORIAN YOUTH WEEK IN WYNDHAM

Young people from Wyndham will be celebrated and recognised during the inaugural Victorian Youth Week in April, with more than 100 activities running across the state. The Wyndham City Council received an Andrews Labor Government grant to run One Wyndham Launch a program for local..

RECOGNISING THE PROTECTORS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN

The Andrews Labor Government is getting ready to celebrate those who work every day to protect vulnerable children and families in Victoria. Nominations are now open for the Victorian Protecting Children Awards – previously known as the Robin Clark Protecting Children Awards – with all..

RECOGNISING WYNDHAM’S EARLY CHILDHOOD HEROES

The Andrews Labor Government is gearing up to celebrate the work of the childcare sector throughout Victoria and here in Wyndham through the 2018 Victorian Early Years Awards. Now in its 13th year, the awards recognise the best and brightest of those in the early..

RECOGNISING WYNDHAM’S EARLY CHILDHOOD HEROES

The Andrews Labor Government is gearing up to celebrate the work of the childcare sector throughout Victoria and here in Wyndham through the 2018 Victorian Early Years Awards. Now in its 13th year, the awards recognise the best and brightest of those in the early..

BUDGET BOOST TO HELP WERRIBEE MERCY HEALTH FIGHT WINTER FLU

Werribee Mercy Health will have the support it needs to fight the flu this winter, thanks to a boost for emergency departments from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced $50 million from the Victorian Budget 2018/19 to help hospitals open..

BOOST FOR MEN’S BEHAVIOUR CHANGE PROGRAMS IN WYNDHAM

The Andrews Labor Government is protecting victims of family violence in Wyndham by boosting programs that encourage perpetrators to change their attitudes and behaviour. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the Labor Government is investing $965,269 in Wyndham for men’s behaviour change programs and..

BOOST FOR LOCAL SPORTS CLUBS IN WERRIBEE

Grassroots sports clubs in the Werribee electorate are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and be more competitive. Tim Pallas MP today announced that clubs in Wyndham would share in more than $750,000 from the latest round of the Andrews Labor..

INCLUSIVE KINDERS WELCOME KIDS OF ALL ABILITIES

Even more Victorian kinders will get new equipment to be more inclusive for children with extra needs, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos has launched the second round of the equipment stream of the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program,..

MORE SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Teachers and students are being encouraged to think about how they can improve school facilities for students with disabilities or special needs, with round four of the Inclusive School Fund now open. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas encouraged schools to be creative and innovative with..

CHANGING PLACES, CHANGING ATTITUDES, CHANGING LIVES

People with special needs will now have access to more of Victoria’s popular attractions, parks and community venues thanks to the roll out of more world-class Changing Places toilets. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the Werribee Open Range Zoo would be one of..

AUTUMN BREEZE BRINGS RACING TO WERRIBEE

Werribee Racing Club will host its first ever Autumn Race Day on Saturday, 7 April, thanks to a joint funding package of almost $19,000 supported by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the Labor Government is contributing more than $9,000..