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TIME FOR TURNBULL TO LIFT HIS GAME ON EARLY CHILDHOOD

Families across Victoria and in Werribee are being urged to join the fight to have the Turnbull Government do what’s right and finally sign up to long-term kindergarten funding. Under the federal Liberals, Victorian families have borne the brunt of five successive short-term agreements to..

GIVING WERRIBEE ELECTORATE’S CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY A FAIRER GO

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting hundreds more children with a disability by bridging the gap while they wait to enter the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos announced $9.7 million to fund an additional 741 Early Childhood Intervention..

LABOR KICKS IN TO BOOST GRASSROOTS SOCCER IN WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

The Andrews Labor Government is helping local soccer clubs improve their facilities and encourage more locals in the Werribee electorate to play the world game. To ensure the world game continues to grow at the grassroots level, the Labor Government has announced a $2.5 million..

NEW DEFIB BREATHES LIFE INTO MANOR LAKES FOOTBALL CLUB

Manor Lakes Football Club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency on and off the park with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Tim Pallas MP today announced that Manor..

NEW FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND CULTURAL CENTRES IN WERRIBEE

The Andrews Labor Government will provide funding to culturally diverse community organisation in Werribee and Wyndham to support the construction of the community cultural precincts. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced a $32,686 grant to the Wyndham Community and Education Centre to assist in..

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, 28 March 2018. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small..

MENTOR SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN WESTERN SUBURBS

Students in Melbourne’s western suburbs who are at risk of dropping out of school will be given more support to stay in class thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Student Mentoring Program. The Labor Government today announced $1 million in grants for 21 schools and..

GRANTS AVAILABLE TO STAMP OUT GRAFFITI IN WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

The Werribee electorate is being urged to work with the Wyndham City Council to apply for a community-based grant to combat local graffiti hotspots. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the latest round of Graffiti Prevention Grants that will provide funding of up to $30,000…

A YEAR ON, HOMES FOR VICTORIANS IS MAKING THINGS FAIR IN WYNDHAM

Thousands of Victorians now have the comfort and security of a new home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s ground-breaking Homes for Victorians initiative.   A year after its launch, more than 1255 first home buyers have benefited from stamp duty exemptions and concessions in Wyndham. This..

WORKS UNDERWAY ON DUNCANS ROAD INTERCHANGE

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with building the Duncans Road and Princes Freeway interchange at Werribee, which will slash congestion for drivers as part of the $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the early works of the..

MAKING WERRIBEE KINDERGARTENS MORE INCLUSIVE

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Werribee kindergartens upgrade their buildings and playgrounds and buy equipment to provide a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities and additional needs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced $6.4 million for the new Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program..

NEW SITE FOR NEW WERRIBEE SCHOOL

The new Wollahra Primary School is a step closer, with a site in Wyndham Vale being acquired as part of a $236.8 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government to buy the land needed to meet the future needs of Melbourne’s fastest growing communities. Tim..

BUILDING MATESHIP WITH MORE MEN’S SHEDS

The Werribee community is being encouraged to apply for an Andrews Labor Government grant to build more men’s sheds and support the emotional and social health of men. This year’s Men’s Shed Funding Program grant round – with $885,000 up for grabs – has an..

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..

SUPPORTING NEW MUMS AND DADS RIGHT IN THE WERRIBEE ELECTORATE

More Werribee families facing disadvantage from across the state will be eligible for extra parenting help and advice thanks to an Andrews Labor Government boost for supported playgroups. Tim Pallas MP today announced Werribee families will benefit from a $22.1 million expansion of the Supported..

MORE POLICE FOR THE WESTERN SUBURBS TO SUPPORT A SAFER COMMUNITY

Melbourne’s western suburbs will see more police on the streets, with an additional 42 officers above attrition due to hit the beat over the next year as the Andrews Labor Government continues to deliver the biggest boost to police resources in history. Premier Daniel Andrews..

CEDA ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL OVERVIEW – TREASURER TIM PALLAS

First, can I thank Melinda Cilento and Michael Camilleri from CEDA. CEDA makes an invaluable contribution to public life in Victoria through hosting events like today’s lunch and publications like the annual Economic and Political Overview. Can I also thank Michael Blythe and Damien Augustinus..

WERRIBEE ATHLETES ARE GOING PLACES

Getting to the finish line is sometimes only half the battle for some of our emerging sports stars, so the Andrews Labor Government is making getting to the start line a lot easier. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced that applications for the next..